Business Development Analyst - Remote

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 Growth Engagement & Operations (GEO) Sales Operations Consultant supports the Employer Business sales organization within Optum Financial by providing operational, analytical, and strategic support across national accounts, middle market, and distribution sales segments. This role serves as a critical operational partner to sales leadership and producers by enabling efficient sales execution, improving pipeline visibility, coordinating proposal and solution resources, and supporting revenue growth initiatives within the GEO

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical sales operational issues
• Support sales operations initiatives including onboarding, internal communications, and sales process documentation
• Troubleshoot internal operational issues impacting opportunity progression
• Assist with development of operational playbooks and sales support procedures
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Identify operational risks to revenue targets and escalate insights to leadership
• Provide operational and analytical support to producers to reduce administrative burden
• Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed
• Work with less structured, more complex issues
• Assesses and interpret customer needs and requirements
• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
• Solve complex problems and/or conduct moderately complex analyses
• Work with minimal guidance; seek guidance on only the most complex tasks
• Translates concepts into practice
• Provide explanations and information to others on difficult issues
• Coach, provide feedback, and guide others

• Acts as a resource for others with less experience

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 sales operations, sales support, business operations, or related roles
• Experience working within matrixed enterprise organizations
• Experience supporting large employer or middle market sales organizations
• Experience supporting health care, benefits administration, or financial services sales teams
• Experience with CRM systems and sales reporting tools
• Proven solid analytical and data interpretation skills
• Proven ability to develop dashboards or executive reporting 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting complex B2B sales organizations
• Knowledge of pipeline management and forecasting processes
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational processes
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate internal resources including proposal development, solution architecture, underwriting, and implementation teams
  
  

*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 $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.