Growth Specialist - Remote in Las Vegas, NV

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

This role reports to the Nevada Growth Manager and is part of the Optum West Region Growth and Marketing team and will work very closely with the Market Director of Marketing and Marketing Specialists. The Optum West Growth and Marketing Team values diversity of backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas since we know that the best innovation comes from those differences.

If you are located in Las Vegas, Nevada,  you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain an event calendar for broker/agents
• Maintain given budget and relationships in community
• Attend outreach events and expos representing Optum Nevada
• Schedule and coordinate outreach events for providers
• Maintain marketing outreach materials
• Attend broker events with a table to promote Optum Nevada
• Coordinates, supervises and is accountable for the daily activities of business support, technical or production team or unit
• Impact of work is most often at the team level
• Owns output at task level
• Work is generally limited to own function
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion
• Coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• Develops plans to meet short-term objectives
• Identifies and resolves operational problems using defined processes, expertise, and judgment
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, and business plan
• Product, service, or process decisions are most likely to impact individual employees and/or customers (internal or external) 

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:

• Associate's degree
• 3+ years of Nevada Medicare Advantage plan and broker channel development management experience
• 3+ years of FMO (Field Marketing Organization) and payer relationship management experience
• 3+ years of Executive communication and presentation skills
• 3+ years of Data analysis and reporting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strategic planning and business development
• Team leadership and coaching experience
• Salesforce, G360, or equivalent CRM proficiency
• MSP and co-op program management
• Event and partnership strategy development
• Large-scale broker engagement programs
• Market growth and expansion planning
• Process improvement and operational effectiveness initiatives

*All Telecommuters 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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