Primary Responsibilities:
Establish strong working relationship with Optum partners to help facilitate business development opportunities through introductions, networking, and other activities
Develop and execute partner promotional events, sponsorship, hospitality, communication, etc. in coordination with Growth Office and business segments
Manage entertainment and sponsorship assets, including management of invited guests, ticket inventory, UHG executive communication, site visits and post-event measurement
Deliver VIP guest experience, including event communications, coordination of food / beverage and transportation, personal attention to invited guests
Identify, cultivate and deepen C-suite and complex client / partner relationships
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or other related field or equivalent work experience
8+ years of business development, client relations, consulting, marketing, event planning or program management experience within a complex, matrix organization
4+ years of experience in driving deep, productive relationships with C-Suite and senior-level client executives
Direct experience with professional golf events, particularly with the PGA TOUR
Previous business development experience in a promotions / marketing / sales capacity
Experience in relationship management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively work in a matrix environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Willing and able to travel nationally 50% or more