Position Description
Great sales are the result of strong purpose, conviction and pride - pride in your ability and your product. UnitedHealth Group offers a portfolio of products that are greatly improving the life of others. Bring along your passion and do your life's best work.(sm)
Primary Responsibilities:
Drive growth by creating and elevating executive level relationships with PGA leaders in an effort to extend relationships and introductions per the contract with the PGA
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
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 using all sponsorship assets including but not limited to PGA and The Players Championship
Create and execute on a multi - year Strategic Plan related to the sport of golf that utilizes all assets within our PGA partnership as well as other unique VIP events
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or other related field or equivalent work experience
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 professional 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 30% or more
