Business Development Analyst - Remote in Mississippi OR Louisiana

If you are located within the state of Mississippi OR Louisiana, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* (work from home) as you take on some tough challenges.

Welcome to one of the toughest and most fulfilling ways to help people, including yourself. We offer the latest tools, most intensive training program in the industry and nearly limitless opportunities for advancement. Join us and start doing your life's best work . SM

This position is full - time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM from including the flexibility to work occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays based on business need. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Will identify and develop potential business opportunities and new targeted customers or groups, but do not have primary responsibility for closing sales
  
• Establishes and cultivates strategic business relationships with key sales and market influencers, potential new customers, and related community institutions
  
• Works closely with sales and marketing groups to translate business development strategies into specific initiatives, additional market research projects, and selling activities
  
• Management positions in this function may work closely with finance and other functions on potential acquisitions and alliances, but that is not the primary focus of jobs in this function
  
• Analyzes and investigates
  
• Provides explanations and interpretations within area of expertise
  

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 Qualification:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher)
  
• 2+ years of experience with working in a fast - paced sales environment and managing multiple projects at one time
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Word (create and compose written documents), Microsoft Excel (create, read, and interpret / analyze data), and Microsoft Outlook (read and compose emails)
  
• Ability to work any 8-hour shift between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM from Monday - Friday including the flexibility to work occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays based on business need
  

Preferred Qualification:

• Associates Degree (or higher) OR equivalent experience
  

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within the state of Mississippi OR Louisiana
  
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
  
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
  
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
  

Soft Skills:

• Experience with working in multiple systems simultaneously and accurately
  

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