Senior Solution Sales Executive Payer - Remote

About the Position

Senior Solution Sales Executive Payer - Remote

Eden Prairie, Minnesota + Additional locations

Requisition number: 2372897

Job category: Sales/Direct Selling

Primary location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Date posted: 06/24/2026

Overtime status: Exempt

Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality, and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are looking to expand our sales team by adding a driven and dedicated Sales Executive to the Payer Sales team. The Sales Executive will be responsible for new business growth in an assigned territory responsible for Optum's Product Portfolio of Provider Enablement/Value Based Care focused on the Payer market. Candidates must be able to travel 50% regionally to client locations.

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

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and identifying new business opportunities in assigned geographic territory
• Making initial contact with prospective clients and managing customer relationships until execution of contract
• Sell and market all Optum's Provider Enablement Solutions to prospective clients including Value Connect, Value Enablement, and Optum Insight ACO
• Attend all pertinent industry conferences, trade shows, and functions as seen to benefit the organization and grow our client base
• Continually grow revenue base in assigned geographic territory
• Maintain high-level relationships with key Payer contacts which result in new contract opportunities
• Regularly schedule client meetings to follow up on new business opportunities and re-educate existing clients of Optum's available service lines
• Communicate on a regular basis with internal teammates and management to ensure weekly business growth goals are achieved on a consistent basis
• Successfully execute sales initiatives and goals within assigned territory

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle sales experience in the healthcare industry
• Proven track record of success in achieving individual quota targets
• Willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time

Nice to Have

• 5+ years of full-cycle sales experience
• Health Plan/Payer industry experience
• Healthcare Provider industry experience
• Experience working with Provider Enablement/Value Based Care Solutions
• Proficiency in Account Planning and understanding of territory management
• Proven ability to generate your own leads as well as work with inside sales team
• Proven ability to provide timely and accurate revenue forecasting

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

We Offer

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $90,000 - $195,000 annually based on full-time employment. This role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

About the Company

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.

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