Sales Development Program
UnitedHealthcare
Minnetonka, MNFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Lead generationData visualizationOperationsExcelMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- SalesCustomer service
- Work
- On-site in Minnetonka
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Lead generation58%Operations22%Excel13%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
UnitedHealthcare is seeking individuals for their Sales Development Program in Minnetonka, MN, offering early careers full-time sales opportunities as Sales Agents. This role involves handling inbound calls to consult customers on their insurance needs and match them with appropriate coverages, products, and benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle inbound phone calls from prospective members, identifying assistance needs and converting callers to qualified leads and sales.
- Ask appropriate questions, actively listen, and document required information in computer systems.
- Utilize product portfolio knowledge to assess prospect needs, explain product differences, and assist in selecting the best product.
- May make outbound calls to follow up with members or review products and services with current members.
- Assist prospects with completing enrollment applications accurately and in accordance with product requirements.
- Meet established goals for performance, attendance, and consumer experience.
- Meet and maintain requirements for agent licensure, appointments, and annual product certification.
- Actively apply AI tools and techniques within the functional area to drive efficiency, insights, and innovation.
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges.
- Apply AI tools to solve business problems within your domain.
- Build and optimize prompts for analysis, reporting, and automation.
- Integrate AI into workflows (e.g., reporting, dashboards, operations processes).
- Analyze data using AI-enabled tools and generate insights.
- Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven improvements.
- Ensure responsible and compliant use of AI solutions.
Work Schedule
- Operating hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM; shift provided during training with rotational weekend work.
- Full-time position with flexibility desired based on seasonality.
Work Location & Training
- Onsite training program in a standard day shift for 6 - 10 weeks.
- Site location: 9800 Health Care Ln, Minnetonka, MN 55343.
- Training is fully onsite.
Program Features
- Participate in a Sales Development Program designed to accelerate career growth.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals, mentors, and sales leaders.
- Build relationships within a peer development program to expand network.
- Development program is curriculum-based and structured.
Compensation & Benefits
- Guaranteed base pay + monthly sales incentive earning potential.
- Average first-year annual earnings: $60K (base + commissions).
- Top performers can earn $80K+.
- $2,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Additional $1,000 bonus if candidates have their licensure at the time of offer.
- 18 days accrued Paid Time Off during the first year + 8 Paid Holidays.
- Medical Plan options, Health Spending Account or Health Saving Account.
- Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Education Reimbursement.
- Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program.
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, etc.).
Requirements & Tech Stack
- AI tools and techniques
- AI-powered solutions
- AI tools
- Prompts for analysis, reporting, and automation
- AI into workflows
- AI-enabled tools
- AI-driven improvements
- AI solutions
- Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Qualifications
- Currently in the final year of obtaining a Bachelor's degree, OR obtained degree no longer than 24 months prior to the position start date, from an accredited college/university.
- Bachelor's Degree must be obtained prior to start of employment.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Preferred: Work or volunteer experience in sales, customer service, health care, or health insurance.
- Note: No license is required prior to starting the role; the company will pay for and provide support to obtain required state insurance licenses.