Account Executive

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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Small Business Account Executive identifies potential health care business customers. The main function of this position will be selling health care products to small business (2 to 50 employees) customers, through brokers. The Small Business Account Executive will be responsible for attaining regional and health plan goals related to specific targeted health care products and producing sales that result in profitable premium levels for the company. In addition, the Small Business Account Executive will develop business relationships with customers and brokers/consultants and general agents within the small business market.

This role requires 50% travel throughout New Jersey. Candidates must be physically located within a commutable distance from the assigned territory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ultimate accountability for business results
• Monitors the business plan throughout the year
• Possesses expert consultative skills
• Makes advice known through strategic direction
• Determines business solutions that positively impact the regional Small Business ancillary results
• Impact of Decisions
• Decisions determine the focus of the business and market
• Requires clear consistent communication to reach the goals of the organization
• Decisions impact the profitability of business, the perception of the customer and the organization
• Ancillary Product Knowledge
• Influences new products and plans
• Identifies new products that will be profitable for the organization
• Knows competitors' product
  
  

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

• Current sales license or ability to obtain one upon hire
• 2+ years of sales or account management experience; in the insurance industry preferred
• Ability to understand Underwriting, Financial and Analytical details as necessary
• Ability to establish and grow relationships in the broker community for the small business market for the assigned geographic area
• Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation
  
  

The salary range for this role is $60,000 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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