Strategic Client Executive II, NA Central Region - Minneapolis or Chicago Preferred - Remote

About the Role

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 for the better. Join us to build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and optimized. This role focuses on strategic client management for National Accounts in the 5,000+ customer segment, ensuring growth, profitability, and superior customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a book of National Accounts, ensuring maintenance, growth, and increased profitability.
• Develop and execute client-specific business plans to deliver "value-added" services.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, and UHG senior management.
• Monitor client financial performance, including renewal planning and profitability levels.
• Navigate internal departments to produce positive results for clients and the company.
• Participate in client, broker, and consultant meetings, assessing needs and resources for RFPs.
• Provide feedback to management on market trends and maintain healthcare industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales and client management experience in group employee benefits.
• Appropriate state insurance licenses or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated underwriting, financial, and analytical skills.
• Proven relationship management skills and a track record of cultivating client relationships.
• Superior customer service skills with a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Ability to articulate the value proposition, including clinical and financial aspects.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with group presentation expertise.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel 30%+ as needed.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate UHG to resolve customer issues.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and leadership skills.
• Skillful negotiator with a strategic vision for accounts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with senior-level staff.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The salary for this role ranges from $75,000 to $160,000 annually, based on full-time employment. This role is also eligible for bonuses based on sales performance.

Location: Central Region, Minneapolis or Chicago preferred (remote work available)