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Strategic Client Executive, NA Northeast Region

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
90K-195K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
90K-195K Annually
Mid level
Manages a portfolio of large national healthcare accounts, driving retention, growth, profitability, renewals, and strategic account plans. Builds relationships with customers, brokers, consultants, and senior stakeholders; leads negotiations, client presentations, and RFP efforts. Coordinates internal teams to deliver client solutions, monitors financial performance, provides market feedback, and applies healthcare, underwriting, pricing, and analytical expertise.
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Requisition Number: 2372450
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 NY, NJ, CT, PA, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges
Primary Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Required Qualifications:
  • Appropriate state insurance licenses
  • 3+ years of experience in managing large National Accounts (5,000 lives+) in the insurance industry
  • Proven underwriting, financial and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated relationship management skills & proven track record of building, maintaining and cultivating client relationships
  • Demonstrated presentation skills, Skilled at articulating our value proposition to customers including the clinical, and financial aspects of our business
  • Demonstrated excellent group presentation and training skills
  • Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualification:
  • Skillful negotiator with a strategic vision for his/her accounts

*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 $90,000 - $195,000 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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