Job Description

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.

IF YOU PROVIDE VERIFICATION YOU HOLD THE APPROPRIATE STATE LICENSES AT THE TIME AN OFFER IS MADE, AND UPON HIRE YOU SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE OUR UHC PORTFOLIO AGENT NEW HIRE TRAINING CLASS, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS.  

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00AM – 7:00PM, shift will be provided during training.

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

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. 

ALL NEW HIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE UHC PORTFOLIO AGENT NEW HIRE TRAINING CLASSES AND DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY OF THE MATERIAL.

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 14 days, must obtain all appropriate state insurance licenses (may be completed during training)
• You will be asked to perform this role in an office setting or other company location, however, may be required to work from home temporarily due to space limitations
• 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. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas, In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders.

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

CAREERS AT UNITEDHEALTHCARE MEDICARE & RETIREMENT. The Boomer generation is the fastest growing market segment in health care. And we are the largest business in the nation dedicated to serving their unique health and well-being needs. Up for the challenge of a lifetime? Join a team of the best and the brightest to find bold new ways to proactively improve the health and quality of life of these 9 million customers. You’ll find a wealth of dynamic opportunities to grow and develop as we work together to heal and strengthen our health care system. Ready? It’s time to do YOUR LIFE’S BEST WORK.(SM) UNITEDHEALTH GROUP IS AN ESSENTIAL BUSINESS. The health and safety of our team members is our highest priority, so we are taking a science driven approach to slowly welcome and transition some of our workforce back to the office with many safety protocols in place. We continue to monitor and assess before we confirm the return of each wave, paying specific attention to geography-specific trends. At this time, 90% of our non-clinical workforce transitioned to a work at home (remote) status.  We have taken steps to ensure the safety of our 325,000 team members and their families, providing them with resources and support as they continue to serve the members, patients and customers who depend on us.

SOME OF THE STEPS WE’VE TAKEN TO ENSURE EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING INCLUDE:

• Transitioned our new hire training classes to be conducted virtually
• Launched our ProtectWell app and UnitedCARES program to help ease the burden and stress for our UnitedHealth Group team members and their immediate family affected by COVID-19
• Daily updates from our CEO Dave Wichmann to support and inspire team members during this challenging time
• Onsite social distancing and increased sanitization measures for employees who have been welcomed back to our offices
• Fully cover the COVID-19 healthcare costs for our employees
• Employees who self-identify as high risk or who live with someone who is high risk have been asked to remain working from home

Company Description

Careers at UnitedHealthcare. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.SM 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.