Sales Director

UVP is a pioneering company that is changing the way employer sponsored groups, healthcare affiliated ancillary and other third-party strategic vision care benefits are being delivered to the market. UVP offers industry leading technology and online eyewear expertise that result in unmatched value for the vision care member. We are looking for a Chicago metropolitan area based experienced sales person to actively identify, recruit, manage and optimize long-term relationships with Benefit Brokers and Consultants, HR (Benefits) Managers for large employers, TPAs and individual health exchange/distribution partners. This individual should be comfortable reaching out and getting in front of the right prospects as well as maintaining long term relationships. You will report directly to the Senior VP of Sales Responsibilities: ● Meet the overall sales targets of the company's B2B channels by initiating and creating new account revenue. ● Must be comfortable and committed to consistent and aggressive territory-based outreach. ● Manage, utilize, and facilitate the growth of the territory sales database and other sales operations tools. ● Report directly to the senior VP of Sales and work closely with UVP’s CEO. Qualifications: ● Minimum 4 years of hands-on sales in the health or ancillary health benefits space. ● Experience with health or ancillary health related products. ● Flexibility to manage and close both small and large enterprise deals. ● Proven track record that demonstrates consistent goal achievements. ● Superior communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills). ● Strong leadership and management skills. ● Experience in building, managing, and coaching a sales team. Personal Traits: ● An independent self-starter, who is comfortable with taking the initiative and constantly seeks an increased share of responsibilities. ● A calculated risk-taker, detail-oriented and a multi-tasker who thrives under pressure. ● Positive, organized, creative and highly motivated. This is a remote position (work from home) but MUST reside in the Chicago metropolitan area. United Vision Plan (UVP) is part of Optimax Eyewear, a global eyewear powerhouse and leader in online eyewear distribution, including the consumer site GlassesUSA.com.