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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
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We are looking for a motivated Junior Sales & Business Development Executive to support our sales team by identifying potential clients, assisting with sales activities, and helping to develop new business opportunities. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their sales career who is eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced commercial environment.
What you'll do:
Assist in identifying new business opportunities across target markets
Support senior sales colleagues in managing existing client relationships
Research prospective clients, decision makers, and contacts
Help prepare weekly and monthly sales updates (including pipeline activity) using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)
Assist in preparing client presentations and sales materials
Attend sales meetings, client calls, and internal briefings to gain end-to-end sales experience
Support marketing and promotional activities, including events, trade fairs, and online campaigns
Collaborate with the Operations and Commercial teams to help identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities
Conduct basic competitor and market research
Contribute to proposals and bid documentation with guidance from senior team members
Help maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring all leads, contacts, and opportunities are up to date
You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
What you will bring:
If you don't meet every single requirement, don't let that hold you back - we're just as excited about potential as we are about qualifications and experience, and you could be exactly who we're looking for.
Degree or diploma (business, marketing, sales, or related fields)
Demonstrated fundamental understanding of basic sales principles (training will be provided)
Possesses a solid interest in pursuing a career in sales or business development
Demonstrated solid communication and interpersonal skills; confident speaking with clients
Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills; able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Proven ability to have a positive, proactive attitude with a "can-do" approach
Proven ability be team-oriented and collaborative
Demonstrated willingness to learn sales techniques, CRM systems, and industry knowledge
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven salesforce (or similar CRM) experience
Fluent in English
Outcome focus: Works toward agreed goals and is open to guidance and coaching
Adaptability: Open to learning new systems, processes, and approaches
Initiative: Shows enthusiasm, contributes ideas, and takes action where appropriate
Presentation skills: Comfortable presenting information with guidance and practice
Pressure tolerance: Remains calm and focused during busy periods or tight deadlines
What We Offer:
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive and supportive team culture
Key benefits: Private health insurance, wellness programs, matching pension contribution, lunch provided by the company, training opportunities, employee donations matching and others
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 UnitedHealth Group. xehkeey All rights reserved.
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