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.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an education plan to drive awareness of Optum services, build pipeline and enhance close ratios for new business with assigned brokerage and consultant firms
• Develop strategic alliances and distribution partnerships with assigned firms
• Identify key industry trends and emerging customer requirements and drive this information deep into the business development and product development organization to help the company remain ahead of competition and relevant to customers
• Participate in meetings with key internal stakeholders to disseminate market feedback
• Work collaboratively with sales and account executives across the enterprise to share information and market intelligence
• Facilitate resolution of escalated client issues surfaced by the consultant channel
• Engage with internal functional areas such as product, operations, marketing, and various UnitedHealth Group business units to develop and maintain deep knowledge of Optum products and capabilities
• Partner with business development and marketing and to develop and deliver key messages to the broker and consultant community
• Represent Optum at industry events to raise awareness of Optum brand and value proposition
• Effectively represent Our United Culture to demonstrate Optum’s values to the broker and consultant communities

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:

• 7+ years in the employer health and benefits industry with knowledge of the chronic condition and wellness landscape
• 7+ years working with senior leaders, demonstrating increasing responsibility for business development, client relationship management and/or leading consulting engagements
• Experience developing complex health and productivity solutions for employers
• Proven effective people skills with direct experience in successfully forging and managing strategic relationships
• Proven high level oral and written communication skills and the credibility needed to gain the respect and confidence of key brokers and consultants
• Proven ability to operate and effectively navigate in a highly complex, fast-paced, and continuously evolving matrix environment
• Proven solid project management skills
• Ability to master the technical aspects of product solutions and be able to discuss with consultants
• Ability to travel up to 25%

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

The salary range for this role is $150,200 to $288,500 annually based on full-time employment. 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.