Early Careers Business Development Associate - Advisory Board Research - Telecommute or Washington, DC

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Hiring for summer 2022

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you getLeading edge technology in an industry that`s improving the lives of millionsHere, innovation isn`t about another gadget, it`s about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliablyThere`s no room for errorJoin us and start doing your life`s best work.(sm)

The business development associate (also known as the solutions sales associate) is at the forefront of our research sales business, playing an integral role in our goal of “powering modern health care.” solutions associates work closely with our senior sales staff to manage all new business pursuits within their suite of products and territoryThe solutions associates are responsible for developing and executing strategy to source pursuits with leading health systems, scheduling sales meetings between c-suite level executives and our senior sales staff and optimizing team interactions to impact new business generation.

Associates can expect to develop expertise in commercial skills and the healthcare industryThe cross-sectional and relationship-driven nature of work allows associates unparalleled access to other divisions within the firm including client management, product delivery, marketing, operations, and research, among othersThis uniquely enables associates to launch their careers throughout the broader organization.

This position is part of the advisory board, a subsidiary of unitedhealth groupAdvisory board is based in washington, d.c., but you have the option to enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within united states as you take on some tough challengesAll telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the u.sAs you take on some tough challenges.

Primary responsibilities:

Reach out via phone, email, linkedin, etcTo schedule in-person and phone interactions between healthcare exectives and our senior sales executives
Drive toward monthly metric-based key performance indicators (kpis), such as number of sales meetings, pipeline generation, and salesforce data integrity
Customize and refine outreach scripting by updating content, urgency, script length, outreach method, etcWith the aim of improving our outreach to sales meeting conversion rate
Strategically determine which individuals and organizations we should reach out to using a combination of past interactions, marketing intel, organizational relationships, national news, upcoming events, new best practices, etc.
Own calendaring, logistics and administrative responsibilities for client interactions and internal cross-departmental meetings
Prepare materials for client interactions - such as agendas, decks, proposals, etc.
Maintain salesforce - our customer relationship management (crm) tool - integrity to track key performance metrics and client interactions
Review inbound interest to determine the best follow up approach
Track strategy effectiveness and make adjustment recommendations
Produce reports analyzing previous client interaction and utilization of products and services

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 and/or currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college/university
Coursework to obtain degree must be completed prior to start of employmentDegree must be awarded and verified within 6-8 weeks following the commencement date at your school
3+ months experience with sales, fundraising, and/or customer service experience
Eligible to work in the u.sWithout company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (f-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring h-1bs, tns, etcWill not be considered) f-1 visa holders with optional practical training (opt) who will require h-1b status, tns, or current h-1b visa holders will not be consideredH1-b and green card sponsorship is not available for this position
Full covid-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this roleUnitedhealth group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

Preferred qualifications:

Ability to quickly understand complex business issues and make strategic decisions
Goal-orientation - takes initiative, shows individual accomplishment, results driven, proven ability to exceed expectations, and has strong critical-thinking skills leadership experience
Proven experience managing multiple, competing priorities; demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks and activities efficiently and according to importance
Leadership experience, adaptability, and experience taking initiative

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, unitedhealth group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose covid-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employmentIn addition, some roles require full covid-19 vaccination as an essential job functionUnitedhealth group adheres to all federal, state and local covid-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client covid-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure complianceCandidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationFailure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Careers with optumHere`s the ideaWe built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyoneSo when it comes to how we use the world`s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serveOptum, part of the unitedhealth group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potentialFor you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matterOptum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)

*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.

Colorado, connecticut or nevada residents only: the salary range for colorado residents is $43,200 to $76,700The salary range for connecticut/nevada residents is $47,700 to $84,400Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etcIn addition to your salary, unitedhealth group offers 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 unitedhealth group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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 workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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