Sales Manager - Kansas City, MO

Be part of an elite team as Sales Manager. This consultative sales role involves presenting a Medicare Advantage plan called the UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan to nursing home residents, their families and/or legal representatives. This role will drive sales goals by managing business relationships for the Medicare and/or Medicaid product lines within an assigned territory and consistent with state and federal regulations for this Institutional Special Needs Plan programs. The Sales Manager initially will be responsible for educating eligible consumers and Institutions about the Medicare product lines; generating enrollment leads and referrals; conversion of leads and referrals to support enrollment of Medicare eligible consumers into the ISNP Medicare Advantage plan; and managing Optum Care Plus engagement with stakeholders and organizations focused on services to a shared client base. Primary Responsibilities:

Work under the direction of the Executive Director to drive and achieve sales goals by leading or advancing the sales cycle
Contribute to the development of a viable sales plan for the assigned territory
Serve as a subject matter expert on Optum Care Plus plans and all UnitedHealth Care Medicare products and maintains all current product certifications and appropriate licensure
Serve as a liaison for the Health Plan in a designated territory via (group) or individual education opportunities
Develop new forums to educate eligible consumers about Optum Care Plus products
Conduct presentations, sales activities and other informational events in accordance with current approved communication and marketing programs and state/federal regulations
Participate in planning and implementation of outreach strategies and programs in conjunction with clinical and Provider Relations staff
Travel throughout assigned territory to provide education about Optum Care Plus to promote enrollment
Responsible for member enrollment and achieving a defined minimum number of monthly sales through solid execution of the following:

Lead Generation and lead management
Overcoming sales objections
Facilitating completion of enrollment application
Ensuring member enrollment completed
Execute basic administrative duties as defined by the Sales Lead, including detailed management of appropriate reporting / database systems, funnel management, customer information, territory planning, etc
Maintain a working knowledge of plan benefit, program changes and industry insights
Ensure compliance and quality of sales process components, adhering to all applicable state and federal regulatory requirements and Optum policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
3+ years successful sales and marketing experience in healthcare or health insurance
Ability to communicate complex healthcare information to potential clients
Ability to develop and manage relationships to reach business goals
Ability to be compassionate while selling
Function independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision
Ability to manage multiple priorities including visiting nursing homes on a regular basis and following up on leads in a timely fashion
Ability to track a schedule to keep appointments on time and information pertaining to those appointments in order
Understanding of the nursing home environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Must have State insurance license
Preferred Qualifications:

Previous supervisory experience a plus
3+ years successful sales and marketing experience in healthcare or health insurance with seniors
Previous experience selling Medicare products
Experience developing a market / business plan
Experience working with a sales force automation / CRM tool
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