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

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 optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Great account management is result of solid purpose, conviction and pride - pride in your ability and your product. UnitedHealth Group offers a portfolio of products that are greatly improving the life of others. The Strategic Client Executive is responsible for the overall management of a book of National Accounts in the 5,000+ customer segment. They are accountable for the maintenance, growth and increased profitability of existing business and the strategic direction of assigned accounts. Direct strategic, customer specific initiatives, which deliver 'value added' services through the execution of client specific business plans. Coordinate and influence superior customer service delivery by developing and maintaining solid intercompany relationships. If you are located in Central Region, Minneapolis or Chicago preferred, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Solid understanding of self-funded marketplace and pricing disciplines Establish and maintain 'solid and appropriate' level relationships with customers and consultants; ensure UHG senior management has customer specific 'board level' contacts Develop and monitor client financial performance including renewal planning, negotiation and profitability levels Detailed understanding of all UnitedHealthcare products, services and solutions Ability to navigate UnitedHealthcare internal departments to produce positive results for clients and the company Demonstrate marketing and technical expertise through: Client, broker and consultant meetings Assessment of approach, resources, and contacts needed to complete RFP's Provide feedback to management on market trends as represented by our clients Maintain a high level of healthcare industry knowledge as well as customer's industry 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.

5+ years of sales and client management experience consulting on group employee benefits Appropriate state insurance licenses or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire Demonstrated underwriting, financial and analytical skills Demonstrated relationship management skills & proven track record of building, maintaining and cultivating client relationships Demonstrated superior customer service skills including a sense of urgency and ownership for resolving client issues Demonstrated to be skilled at articulating our value proposition to customers including the Clinical, and financial aspects of our business Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, visually, verbally, and in writing, and develop consensus among multiple stakeholders Demonstrated ability to easily flex between competing priorities in workload or change in deadlines in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated excellent group presentation and training skills Willing and able to travel 30% +/- depending on business need Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated problem solver - can move quickly within UHG to solve customer issues Demonstrated to be detail orientated professional with solid organizational and leadership skills, self-directed Demonstrated to be skillful negotiator with a strategic vision for his/her accounts Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills (internal/external) with the ability to build solid relationships with Senior