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Sales Associate - Remote in the Northeast

Basking Ridge, New Jersey

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Sales Associate - Remote in the Northeast

Requisition number: 2356466 Job category: Sales Support Primary location: Basking Ridge, NJ Additional locations: New York, New York | Baltimore, Maryland Date posted: 04/08/2026 Overtime status: Exempt Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

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 Sales Associate is a great opportunity to build your sales skills by working alongside Solution Sales Executives (SSE) assisting with the delivery of the suite of products within the Health Benefit Accounts (HBA) division of Optum Financial. While working remotely, you will work with consultants, brokers, and distribution partners to help employers with their HBA needs and match the correct products and benefits.

The preferred candidate will reside in the Northeast in EST, preferably in New York, New Jersey or Maryland.

If you are located in Northeast or be in EST, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges

Primary Responsibilities:

Work alongside SSE to learn and understand the market
Identify, prospect, and establish new customers within a large territory
Sell account-based services (HSA's) directly to new employers either in collaboration with Carrier / Broker Alliance or independently, primarily in the under 3000 employee group size
Help SSEs meet annual sales goals and sales activity targets
Develop sales plans and calling strategies
Participate in sales presentations and conferences creating an awareness of Optum Financial's products and services
Develop new Broker / Consultant networks to mine new Employer referrals
Develop and Foster internal relationships with UHC / Optum partners to develop new business opportunities
Maintain an ongoing relationship with brokers / consultants to encourage continuing new business referrals and to support brokers and consultants with technical assistance

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:

High School Diploma/GED
2+ years of sales development AND/OR business development experience
2+ years of sales and marketing experience including growing a business or portfolio of clients
2+ years of account relationship management experience
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate level of proficiency with CRMs (ex. Salesforce)
Reside in the Northeast or in the Eastern Standard Time zone

Preferred Qualifications:

Quota carrying experience
Healthcare/financial services experience
Ability to call on C-level decision makers and economic buyers

Soft Skills:

Experience to effectively message, position and present information for client impact and influence
Experience in negotiation, influencing, collaboration, and listening skills
Proven ability to operate and effectively navigate in a highly complex environment with a high level of collaboration

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

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 $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

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