UnitedHealth Group Hiring For Regional Account Manager, Gastrointestinal at New Orleans, LA, United States Full Time

Job Description

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that’s improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn’t about another gadget, it’s about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There’s no room for error. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)
The Regional Account Manager, Gastrointestinal is expected to develop and execute a territory sales plan, develop sales targets, close sales, coordinate sales efforts with strategic manufacturing and distribution partners, support the needs of the medical practice clients. This role will call on Gastroenterologists focused on Hep C, and UC Chron’s while generating new referrals.
If you are located in New Orleans, Louisiana, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop territory sales plan
• Research and identify sales targets
• Make cold calls
• Use consultative sales process, probe for customer information and barriers
• Develop creative solutions to gain profitable business
• Creates relationships with manufacturers
• Participate in company sales planning, meetings and reporting as its relates to specialty medications and therapy management
• Close sales
• Serve needs of medical practice accounts and solve issues
• Manage territory T&E and customer related expenses
• Travel 25% with occasional evening or weekend event participation

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
• 2+ years of experience in Med Device, Lab, or specialty pharmacy sales
• Proficient use of Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Proven track record of sales success
• If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or professional health care degree
• GI, Chron’s, Ultra Colitis, or Hepatitis C sales experience

Careers with Optum Specialty Pharmacy. If you choose a career with Optum Specialty Pharmacy, you’ll join a team that is dedicated not only to delivering the latest in specialty therapy, but also providing that care in a patient-first approach that offers better outcomes. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we strive to help our patients feel comfortable in their regimen so they can receive the treatment they need while maintaining the lifestyle they prefer. At Optum Specialty Pharmacy, you’ll join a team that inspires you to do better every day, resulting in your life’s best work.(sm)
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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