Experienced Full Stack Market Sales Manager, Government Plans - Houston, TX Bilingual Spanish
About UnitedHealthcare
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 equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing... together.About Our Team
Serving one in five Medicare beneficiaries, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement is the largest business dedicated to the health and wellbeing needs of seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries. For more than three decades, UnitedHealthcare has served the health care coverage needs of Medicare beneficiaries, navigating through multiple evolutions of the Medicare program and growing to become the preferred choice of more beneficiaries than any other company. Today we remain committed to providing people with a choice of innovative health and well-being solutions that help them access the quality care they need and enjoy the superior experience they deserve.About the Role
The role of this Agent/Market Sales Manager is vital in achieving this commitment to our members through their focus on innovative leadership, agent support and coaching, and accountability for growth and results in all distribution channels selling UnitedHealth Group portfolio of products offered to Medicare beneficiaries.Primary Responsibilities
As a Market Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:- Developing Others into a successful team aimed at increasing growth and market permeation by continually building and nurturing agents through educational support on product information, selling skills, systems, and processes at United Healthcare.
- Actively engaging in the management and coaching of agent performance by implementing successful start strategy and guiding agents through agent paths.
- Monitoring, coaching, and training to compliant activity to ensure maximum member satisfaction and retention.
- Influencing and articulating brand ideals and messaging through collaborative engagement with agents and agencies in the development of effective and efficient business and marketing plans.
- Leveraging existing, and creating new, agency partnerships to produce maximum market dispersion and lead utilization opportunities.
- Facilitating Execution Plans by directing and executing strategic and systematic lead management to generate market level growth.
- Fostering connections with community organizations to ensure agents have smooth tactical execution of events and meetings and fully utilize support functions and roles.
- Actively tracking sales activity through the Field Leadership Portal and utilizing data to measure and drive sales activity.
- Networking with professional organizations to create opportunities for referrals, partnerships, and other methods of engagement for both agents and members.
- Utilizing competitive perspective and market knowledge to position United Healthcare as the carrier of choice.
- Effectively and efficiently allocating enterprise resources to maximize growth and profitability.
- Communicating Effectively and Managing Conflict by working collaboratively with others (both inside the sales unit as well as outside) to achieve goals.
- Relating to others in an open and accepting manner and treating everyone with dignity and respect while focusing on inclusion and diversity to maximize team performance.
- Keeping others up to date on information, openly contributing ideas and fully understanding support decisions made by the team and the organization.
- Leading with and modeling Achievement Drive by demonstrating the ability to meet or exceed performance standards in a timely manner.
- Exhibiting attention to detail and ability to track/maintain various components/data elements required/needed (e.g. sales materials, files, etc.).
- Displaying a solid Growth Mindset by encouraging innovation and pioneering thinking whenever possible.
- Using facts, sound judgment, and application of business knowledge when making decisions within existing processes.
- Quickly identifying and effectively resolving issues/problems in a way that supports the long-term goals of the organization yet meets the immediate needs of the situation.
Required Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:- A state life/health insurance license, which must be obtained within 60 days of hire if you do not already have one.
- Sales, territory management, business development, or related experience.
- Proficiency with technology resources (computers/mobile devices, Internet, social media platforms & networks, software applications, virtual presence, etc.).
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- The ability to work Monday-Friday and outside core business hours, including evenings and weekends, per business needs.
- A valid driver's license and good driving history.
- Access to an insured and reliable vehicle.
- Travel up to 50% of the time within the Houston, TX market area.
- Live in/within a commutable distance to Houston, TX.
- Bilingual Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications are preferred:- Active state health insurance license.
- Experience managing/leading a team.
- Experience managing/leading a sales team.
- Experience giving presentations to all level leaders of organization including senior managers/executives.
- Proven success exceeding company sales goals and deliverables.
- Bilingual.
Demonstrated Skills
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:- A self-starter mentality, able to work with minimal guidance, seeking guidance on most complex tasks.
- Proven project management and leadership skills.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to think innovatively and creatively and resolve complex matters.
- Proven interpersonal and relationship-building skills.