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**COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT UPDATE:** We have updated our COVID-19 policy for new and existing employees. Learn more *This policy applies to US/ US territory candidates and employees only:* 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 employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth 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 compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment. **Healthcare Sales Representative Columbus, OH Sign-on bonus up to $6,000**
Requisition Number: 2043426 Job Category: Sales/Direct Selling Primary Location: Dublin, OH
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Our teams are helping people from around the world. We can bring out your best as you put your listening, analytical and problem solving skills to work in a setting that is geared to helping improve lives and enhance health care for millions. Here, youll discover a wealth of pathways for professional growth within Customer Service, Billing, Claims, Enrollment & Eligibility and across our global economy. Join us and find out why this is the place to do **your lifes best work.SM**
Leverage your sales experience into a sales career with **UnitedHealth Group**. As an **Inside Sales Representative**, you'll answer incoming calls from people interested in purchasing insurance supplements (no cold calling). You'll solicit basic information, answer questions and provide options while serving as a consultant to help the callers select the right plan for their situation and budget. Dont wait to join us! Theres never been a better time than now to start doing **your life's best work.(sm)** **SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $6,000 AVAILABLE FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS**
**Inside Sales Representatives** receive a competitive base salary and are eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. Our training classes not only prepare you for your role and ensure that you have the tools and resources that you need to be successful, but we will pay for and provide support for you to obtain the required state insurance licenses you need to have.
**Work Schedule:** Monday-Friday 7:00AM 9:00PM, shift will be provided during training with rotational weekend work.
All new hires will be required to successfully complete the UHC Portfolio Agent New Hire training classes and demonstrate proficiency of the material.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
* Answer incoming phone calls from prospective members and identify the type of assistance and information the customer needs with the goal to convert the caller to a qualified lead and ultimately sale
* Ask appropriate questions and listen actively to identify specific questions or issues while documenting required information in computer systems
* Using knowledge of the product portfolio to accurately assess the distinct needs of different prospects, explain the differences between various products, and assist the prospect member in selecting a product that best meets their unique needs
* May make outbound calls to prospective members to follow up on questions or to current members to review current or new products and services
* Assist the prospect in completion of the enrollment application over the phone with complete, accurate and required information, consistent with product requirements and enrollment guidelines
* Meet the goals established for the position in the areas of: sales quota, attendance and other performance criteria
* Meet and maintain requirements for agent licensure, appointments, and annual product certification
* Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
* Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
* Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
* 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Education Reimbursement
* Employee Discounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Referral Bonus Program
* Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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Youll 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:**
* High School Diploma/GED OR 10 years of equivalent working experience
* Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts within our hours of operation including the training period, where lunches and breaks are scheduled, with the flexibility to adjust daily schedule, and work over-time and/or weekends, as needed
* Within 30 days, must obtain all appropriate state insurance licenses (may be completed during training)
* Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth 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:**
* Sales experience
* Familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
* Flexibility to customize approach to meet all types of caller communication styles and personalities
*UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.*
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****PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.**
*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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