Regional Account Manager – Optum Specialty Oncology

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

The Regional Account Manager, Oncology is expected to develop and execute a territory sales plan, develop sales targets, close sales, coordinate sales efforts with strategic manufacturing and distribution partners, support the needs of the medical practice clients and participate in company sales planning, meetings and reporting as it relates to specialty medications and therapy management. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of achieving results, building relationships, customer focus, and promoting all sales and marketing programs. Job will require occasional evening and weekend event attendance.

 

This is a commission eligible position and covers the Chicagoland area.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop territory sales plan
• Research and identify sales targets
• Make cold calls
• Use consultative sales process, probe for customer information and barriers
• Develop creative solutions to gain profitable business
• Creates relationships with manufacturers
• Close sales
• Serve needs of medical practice accounts and solve underlying issues
• Balance field sales activities with account management duties and disciplines
• Maintain current business by providing a high level of customer service 
• Manage territory T&E and customer related expenses
• Travel 25% with occasional evening or weekend event participation

 

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:

• 5+ years of experience in medical device, lab or specialty pharmacy sales
• Proficient use of Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Proven track record of sales success
• Experience with a CRM
• Reside in Chicago or surrounding area
• Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Oncology Experience
• Autoimmune, Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology or Gastroenterology therapy sales experience
• Relationships with top cancer centers in IL
• Experience with sales force

 

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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,000 to $130,000 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.

 

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.