Market Sales Manager, Government Plans - Volusia/ Flagler County, FL

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Job description

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The role of this Government Programs Market Sales Manager is vital in achieving this commitment to our members through their focus on innovative leadership, agent support and coaching, and accountability for growth and results in all distribution channels selling UnitedHealth Group portfolio of products offered to Medicare beneficiaries.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop Others into a successful team aimed at increasing growth and market permeation by:

• Continually building and nurturing agents through educational support on product information, selling skills, systems, and processes at United Healthcare
• Actively engage in the management and coaching of agent performance by implementing successful start strategy and guiding agents through agent paths
• Monitor, coach, and train to compliant activity to ensure maximum member satisfaction and retention
• Influence and articulate brand ideals and messaging through collaborative engagement with agents and agencies in the development of effective and efficient business and marketing plans
• Leverage existing, and create new, agency partnerships to produce maximum market dispersion and lead utilization opportunities

Facilitate Execution Plans by:

• Directing and executing strategic and systematic lead management to generate market level growth
• Fostering connections with community organizations to ensure agents have smooth tactical execution of events and meetings and fully utilize support functions and roles
• Actively tracking sales activity through the Field Leadership Portal and utilizing data to measure and drive sales activity
• Networking with professional organizations to create opportunities for referrals, partnerships, and other methods of engagement for both agents and members
• Utilizing competitive perspective and market knowledge to position United Healthcare as the carrier of choice
• Effectively and efficiently allocating enterprise resources to maximize growth and profitability

Communicate Effectively and Manage Conflict by:

• Working collaboratively with others (both inside the sales unit as well as outside) to achieve goals
• Relate to others in an open and accepting manner and treat everyone with dignity and respect while focusing on inclusion and diversity to maximize team performance
• Keep others up to date on information, openly contributing ideas and fully understanding support decisions made by the team and the organization

Lead with and model Achievement Drive by:

• Demonstrating the ability to meet or exceed performance standards in a timely manner
• Exhibiting attention to detail and ability to track/maintain various components/data elements required/needed (e.g. sales materials, files, etc.)

Display a strong Growth Mindset by:

• Encouraging innovation and pioneering thinking whenever possible
• Using facts, sound judgment and application of business knowledge when making decisions within existing processes
• Quickly identifying and effectively resolving issues/problems in a way that supports the long-term goals of the organization yet meets the immediate needs of the situation

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.

Demonstrated Skills:

• Thinking/learning: good judgment, decision making, creativity, strategizing
• Communication: building relationships, leading, resolving, managing conflict
• Leadership: motivating, coaching, facilitating, influencing
• Motivating: goal setting, goal achievement, achieving results, self-starter
• Adjustment/self-management: handling stress, personal adaptability
• Analytical: ability to use data to determine strategy and drive results

Required Qualifications:

• Active state health insurance license
• Sales, territory management, business development or related experience
• Experience managing/leading a team
• Experience giving presentations to all level leaders of organization including senior managers/executives
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Proficient with technology resources (computers/mobile devices, internet, social media platforms & networks, software applications, virtual presence, etc.)
• Ability to work Monday-Friday and outside core business hours, including evenings and weekends, per business needs
• Valid driver's license, good driving history and insured, reliable vehicle
• Travel up to 75% of the time within this Florida market area
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
• Live in or within a commutable distance to Volusia or Flagler FL county

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Experience managing/leading a sales team
• Sales experience in insurance industry
• Experience in Medicare products, consumers, or managed care
• Proven success exceeding company sales goals and deliverables

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Careers at UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. The Boomer generation is the fastest growing market segment in health care. And we are the largest business in the nation dedicated to serving their unique health and well-being needs. Up for the challenge of a lifetime? Join a team of the best and the brightest to find bold new ways to proactively improve the health and quality of life of these 9 million customers. You'll find a wealth of dynamic opportunities to grow and develop as we work together to heal and strengthen our health care system. Ready? It's time to do your life's best work.(sm)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

For more information on our Internal Job Posting Policy, click here .

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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