Account Executive-Home Health | Clinton, Mississippi | LHC Group

Account ExecutiveExplore opportunities with Mississippi HomeCare of Clinton, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.As the Account Executive, you will be responsible for executing the sales strategy to increase company market share through account development and educating the medical community on services provided while operating within a set budget. You will serve as the customer service representative for all home health agency referral sources, including sales calls, home health education and information, and community in-services regarding home health.Primary Responsibilities:Build and maintain relationships with target referral sources to execute the bring care to more people (growth strategy)Implement, manage, and document consistent sales activities with multiple contacts in each referral sourceSeek to better understand the needs of customers to provide customized solutions and earn new/continued referralsExpand the healthcare community's use of our services by supporting knowledge and awareness of our solutionsServe as a liaison between our referral sources (community), our patients/families facing end of life care, and our agenciesYou'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:Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportationDemonstrated excellent presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skillsDemonstrated solid computer skills in Microsoft Outlook and CRM software requirementsDemonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervisionPreferred Qualifications:2+ years of successful home health/hospice sales experienceUnderstanding of home health/hospice coverage issuesProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)Ability to professionally and effectively interact with a variety of individualsAbility to be creative and generate ideas as they relate to marketing and community educationEffective and persuasive communication skillsEffective time management and organizational skillsAbility to maximize cost effectiveness in the use of resourcesPay 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 $53,711 to $80,566 annually based on full-time employment. 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.