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. 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.
Assist in identifying new business opportunities across target markets
Support senior sales colleagues in managing existing client relationships
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
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.
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 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
Works toward agreed goals and is open to guidance and coaching
Opportunities for professional development
Private health insurance, wellness programs, matching pension contribution, lunch provided by the company, training opportunities, employee donations matching and others
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. 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. 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.