Solution Sales Executive - Health Benefit Accounts - NY Region - Remote

UnitedHealth Group • New York, NY

2d • $60,000 - $130,000 • Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Solution Sales Executive (SSE) is responsible for driving growth of Optum Financials’ Health Benefit Accounts (HSA, HRA, FSA) portfolio across the employer market. This role owns complex, consultative sales cycles and partners deeply with brokers, consultants, and employer decisionmakers to deliver differentiated, scalable solutions.
Success in this role requires deep consumer directed healthcare expertise, comfort navigating multi stakeholder enterprise deals, and the ability to influence outcomes across a highly matrixed organization. The SSE operates as a trusted advisor—positioning health benefit accounts as part of a broader financial and benefits strategy rather than a standalone product.
This position supports mid market and enterprise employers within the New York region.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of consultative sales experience within consumer directed healthcare, employee benefits, or financial services
• Experience managing complex sales cycles involving multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) for pipeline and performance management
• Demonstrated success selling HSA/HRA/FSA solutions in broker- and consultant led distribution models
• Proven ability to exceed quota and drive measurable outcomes (ARR, TCV, assets, or revenue growth)
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Nice To Haves

• Experience selling to medium to large employers (300-5,000+ EEs)
• Experience contributing to go to market strategy, segmentation, or product commercialization
• Proven background in financial services, banking, or investment adjacent benefits
• Proven track record of influencing VP and C suite buyers

Responsibilities

• Own and execute end to end sales cycles for Health Benefit Account solutions, from prospecting and discovery through pricing, contracting, and close
• Drive growth across simple to complex employer segments, often involving organizations with 1000+ benefits eligible employees
• Build, deepen, and maintain strategic relationships with brokers, consultants, and distribution partners across the assigned territory
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employer HR, Finance, and executive stakeholders—aligning Optum Financial solutions to business, financial, and workforce objectives
• Articulate differentiated value propositions for HSA, HRA, FSA, and adjacent benefit solutions, including financial, tax, and regulatory considerations
• Lead deal strategy and coordination across internal partners including Product, Pricing, Legal, Implementation, and Operations
• Deliver compelling, data driven presentations to stakeholders at all levels, including VP and C suite decision makers
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to forecast revenue, track performance, and drive execution
• Represent Optum Financial with professionalism and credibility in virtual, onsite, and industry settings

Benefits

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees