Vice President, Business Development - National Accounts

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)



This is an executive-level position that has accountability for developing new relationships with large, complex employers that will drive revenue expansion for UnitedHealthcare Employer and Individual and Optum within the National Market segment.



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



Primary Responsibilities:

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• Develop trusted executive-level relationships with a targeted set of prospective clients in the National Accounts space; client include large, multi-national and complex employers that represent strategically important relationships for UnitedHealth Group
  
• Define and execute multi-year strategies that deliver unique value for the targeted employers and create opportunities for UnitedHealth Group that will result in the placement of UnitedHealthcare and Optum products and services and increase overall revenue
  
• Leverage all of UnitedHealth Group's capabilities and assets in an effort to design and deliver custom tailored solutions that will address the unique needs of the targeted employers
  
• Partner with Executives across all of UnitedHealth Group's businesses to identify and create solutions aligned with the targeted clients' needs while simultaneously developing deep and trusted relationships
  
• Establish productive internal partnerships that span UnitedHealth Group's various functions and businesses
  
• Work with other UnitedHealth Group business units to facilitate joint opportunities; collaborate and provide feedback in the development and enhancement of current products and customer offerings
  
• Drive innovation across National Accounts to support real-time strategy refinement utilizing lessons learned and best practices to drive continuous improvement across all businesses
  
• Anticipate industry trends and assess competitor positioning to proactively position the company for long term success that translates to revenue growth and the development of new enterprise strategic relationships for UnitedHealth Group
  
• Possess solid leadership qualities, organizational skills as well as business and financial acumen
  
• Identify business opportunities that fall outside UnitedHealth Group's traditional products and services that ultimately translate into additional growth and expansion into new markets for all involved parties
  
• Represent the company both externally and internally as an industry expert and thought leader with existing and prospective customers, brokers, consultants and government agencies
  
• Maintain an aggressive cadence in terms of individual and group meetings, calls and social interactions with all prospective clients
  
• Active involvement with national industry groups such as the Business Group on Health; coordinate and promote the participation of UnitedHealth Group Executives at annual meetings as subject matter experts, showcasing our talent and maintaining our position as the industry leader in healthcare
  
  
  
  
  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:
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree
    
  • 15+ years of experience in the healthcare or other insurance/benefits industry partnering and consulting with large National Account Employers
    
  • 5+ years of experience in a capacity responsible for business development with a proven track record of success in securing new business while simultaneously achieving a high level of persistency as measured by customer retention
    
  • Proven experience managing and influencing effectively in a large, matrixed environment
    
  • Familiarity with all aspects of healthcare sales and marketing along with a solid understanding of the impact of sales activities on UnitedHealth Group's operations and profitability
    
  • Proven ability to assess problems and implement solutions based on sound marketing, operational and financial principles
    
  • Proven ability to develop creative solutions to address a wide variety of unique market problems and opportunities
    
  • Advanced consultative selling skills
    
  • Expert level new business development skills with the ability to cultivate new relationships with potential accounts/clients
    
  • Solid strategic focus and orientation in addressing and solving complex issues
    
  • Ability to perform this role in an office setting or other company location
    
    
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
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    • Advanced degree in business administration, marketing or a related field
      
    • Consulting experience working with large complex customers
      
      
      
      
      Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Work with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving millions of people as we transform health care with bold ideas. Bring your energy for driving change for the better. Help us improve health access and outcomes for everyone, as we work to advance health equity, connecting people with the care they need to feel their best. As an industry leader, our commitment to improving lives is second to none.
      
      
      
      All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
      
      
      
      California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $175,000 to $275,000. Role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.
      
      
      
      
      
      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.

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