Job Description

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.

Here at Optum, we have an opportunity for an

Account Manager

to join our Pharmacy and Medicines commercial team on apermanent basis.


We are a tech for good business, and everyone who works here genuinely makes an impact every day on the healthcare industry, what could be more rewarding?


You will be joining our collaborative commercial team that are responsible for selling our solutions into the Community Pharmacy space. This is a dynamic role that blends account management, retention and selling to new prospects. You'll be responsible for identifying new opportunities and nurturing existing relationships to grow revenue and retain market share.

This is a field-based role working predominantly in the North of England with the requirement to meet with customers occasionally, and travel to our offices for team meetings quarterly. Therefore, you are required to have a full driving license.


So, if you are someone with a passion for delivering customer success with previous sales experience, then apply today!

What you'll do

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving and delivering new business opportunities, new customer acquisition and customer development to ensure revenue streams are maximised.


You will work with existing and future customers and have full accountability for their customer satisfaction. Whilst managing your own customer portfolio, you will build and maintain credible relationships to provide a seamless sales experience.


Collaboration is key at Optum, not only will you work with our external customers but also work with internal teams to identify, scope and progress new ideas and growth opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Keep the sales forecast for your accounts accurate and up to date and attend sales forecast reviews as required Capture incoming enquiries, campaign leads and sales referrals and manage these and other opportunities in the Optum Client Relationship Management system to ensure accuracy of contact data Execute the sales process from qualification through to close, to include: demonstrations (where required), negotiation, orders and contract paperwork Calling prospects to identify new business opportunities and contacts and to generate interest in products and services

Who you'll be

You'll need to have proven experience of B2B sales with an excellent ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers. Working remotely, you will have the confidence to take ownership of your accounts whilst working on your initiative to provide excellent customer service.



Working with existing and future customers, you will demonstrate strong communication skills adapting to different audiences when required.

You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Skilled negotiator, able to close deals and manage contracts confidently even in the face of challenges Ability to identify decision makers, influencers, etc. and collectively influence their short and long term strategic business plan
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. 2025 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved