Business Development Representative - Illinois

Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of businesses. We are part of a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking a Business Representative in Illinois who, under the supervision from the Director, Business Development, will promote strategic growth for Genoa by identifying leads and closing sales transactions.

Territory is Central and Northern Illinois including the Chicagoland area. Candidate is preferred to live in Chicago or the surrounding area. Must be willing to travel 75% of the time, including some overnights when needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain successful relations with customers and potential customers by interacting professionally and pro-actively
• Promote strategic growth for the company by identifying leads and closing transactions; may include concentration on growing mental health and substance use treatment facility footprint, residential/group home consumer base, ACT/FACT teams, and other opportunities including hospital discharge planning and CMC sites
• Attend conferences in an effort to maintain relationships with current customers, identify leads, and interact with potential customers
• Act as a liaison between our company and the customer base through contracting and implementation process

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 Qualifications:

• 2+ years of sales experience (Proven solid selling skills) OR 2+ years pharmacy experience
• Understanding of computer and related products; knowledge of PC skills including use of standard MS Office applications
• Willing or ability to travel up to 75% of the time
• Reside in Chicago, IL or the surrounding areas
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships
• Proven solid presentation skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $50,000 to $115,000 annually based on full-time employment. This role is also eligible to receive bonuses based on sales performance. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, Evanston, IL, Naperville, IL, Aurora, IL

Job ID: UHG-2314149

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-30T20:43:19