Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Exciting opportunity to drive new business for Optum Financial. Health Benefit Accounts (whether HSA, FSA or other notional accounts) are an important part of any employee benefit offering. The ideal candidate will engage benefit consultants and brokers as well as employers and sharing the value proposition that is unique to Optum in order to win new business. Join a team that is focused on helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify, prospect, and establish new customers within a determined territory
• Build Strategic Partnerships with consultants, brokers and distribution channel partners. Build solid relationships with key partners to maximize product sales and portfolio balance
• Establish new employer relationships selling account-based services (HSA's, FSA, HRA and COBRA)
• Meet annual sales goals, sales activity targets, developing sales plans and calling strategies,
• Conduct / participate in sales presentations and conferences creating an awareness of Optum Financial Services' products and services - travel will be necessary for conferences and in person meetings
• Develop new relationships within networks to mine new Employer referrals
• Maintain an ongoing relationship with partners to encourage new business referrals and to support partners with technical assistance
• Own / lead sales process and client engagement through the sale, coordinating with all necessary parties (ex. legal, pricing, finance, RFP etc.) to close a sale

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of sales development experience, business development experience, or a combination of both
• 2+ years of experience calling on decision makers and economic buyers
• 2+ years of sales and marketing experience including growing a business or portfolio of clients/distribution partners within the health insurance/financial services industry
• 2+ years of experience working with CDH programs (HSA/HRA/FSA); Wellness programs; COBRA; Investments
• Proven ability to travel frequently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience to effectively message, position and present information for client impact and influence
• Experience in negotiation, influencing, collaboration, and listening skills
• Experience with CRM (ex. Salesforce)
• Proven ability to operate and effectively navigate in a highly complex environment with a high level of collaboration
• Proven excellent written and presentation skills
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, with an attention to detail and high-quality standards

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $130,000 annually. Role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.