Channel Specialist

Company Description Optum is a health services and innovation company dedicated to helping people live their healthiest lives by making health care easier, more affordable, and more effective. The organization focuses on delivering the right care when and how it is needed, supporting informed health decisions, and simplifying prescription services while helping people save money. Optum combines clinical expertise, data, and technology to improve health system performance and patient experiences. Team members collaborate across disciplines to address complex health challenges and drive meaningful change in care delivery. Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a global leader in diversified health care.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Channel Specialist role based in Manila. The Channel Specialist is responsible for managing and supporting relationships with channel partners to drive sales growth and enhance market reach. In this role, you will assist in onboarding and enabling channel partners, ensuring they understand Optum's solutions, value propositions, and sales processes. You will monitor channel performance, analyze sales data, and provide regular reports and insights to internal stakeholders. Daily activities include coordinating joint marketing or sales initiatives, responding to partner inquiries, troubleshooting operational issues, and collaborating with sales, marketing, and operations teams to optimize channel effectiveness. You will also help ensure compliance with company policies, maintain accurate records in CRM systems, and contribute to continuous improvement of channel strategies and partner experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills to interpret channel performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent Communication abilities to collaborate with internal teams and build productive relationships with channel partners.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in Channel Sales and working with Channel Partners to drive revenue and market expansion.
• Sales acumen, including understanding of sales cycles, pipeline management, and partner enablement.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with CRM tools and basic data analysis (e.g., Excel, dashboards, or reporting tools).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple partner requests and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in health care, technology, or related industries is an advantage but not required.