TELUS Corporation

Account Executive, Absence & Disability Management

TELUS Corporation$110K — $160K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of progressive business development or sales experience
  • Experience selling to small to mid-market organizations
  • Strong consultative selling skills and business acumen
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic business plans
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong organizational skills in a growth-driven environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a business development strategy for Absence & Disability Management solutions
  • Drive lead generation in the U.S. small to mid-market segment
  • Manage the entire sales cycle, including RFIs and RFPs
  • Build and nurture relationships with prospective clients and strategic partners
  • Identify up-sell and cross-sell opportunities across TELUS Health's portfolio
  • Manage pipeline growth focusing on high-impact opportunities
  • Collaborate with internal teams for integrated client strategies

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance-based variable compensation
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
  • Generous vacation and paid time off programs
  • Retirement savings programs with company matching
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Remote work flexibility within the U.S.
  • Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities
  • Collaborative and inclusive culture valuing employee impact
Full Job Description
Our Absence & Disability Management team at TELUS Health is transforming how U.S. employers support employee wellbeing and workplace resilience. You'll join a purpose-driven, fast-growing team that's expanding rapidly in a high-potential market, working alongside subject matter experts and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated health solutions that make a real difference. This is a hunter-focused role ideal for someone energized by new business development, relationship building, and driving meaningful growth in the health solutions space.
What you'll do
  • Develop and execute targeted business development strategies to drive net-new revenue in TELUS Health's Absence & Disability Management solutions across the U.S. small to mid-market segment
  • Lead full sales cycles from prospecting through contract negotiation, including managing RFIs and RFPs with support from internal subject matter experts
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with prospective clients and key partners, leveraging consultative selling approaches to understand client needs and position integrated solutions
  • Identify and capitalize on up-sell and cross-sell opportunities across TELUS Health's broader portfolio, driving revenue expansion within existing and new accounts
  • Collaborate with internal teams including product, clinical, and operations to develop customized, multi-line-of-business client strategies that drive adoption and long-term partnerships
  • Strategically manage pipeline growth and forecast accuracy, prioritizing high-impact opportunities and maintaining disciplined sales processes
  • Represent TELUS Health at national industry events, client engagements, and strategic sales initiatives to build brand presence and generate qualified leads


What you bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare, Sales, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of progressive business development or sales experience with demonstrated success in lead generation, opportunity management, and closing complex deals
  • Proven experience selling into small to mid-market organizations with ability to navigate multiple stakeholders and decision-makers
  • Strong consultative selling approach with excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic business development plans with strong business acumen and market awareness
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment with strong organizational skills and professional maturity
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% for client meetings and industry events


Great-to-haves
  • 5+ years of experience in Absence & Disability Management, group benefits, workers' compensation, occupational health, or employee health and wellbeing solutions
  • Proven track record selling health, HR, or benefits-related solutions in the U.S. market
  • Experience with CRM systems and sales forecasting tools


Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000

Sales Incentive Plan Range: $110,000 - $160,000

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise.

About TELUS Corporation

TELUS Corporation is a Canadian telecommunications company that provides a wide range of communications products and services, including wireless and wireline voice and data services, internet access, television, and healthcare. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact. TELUS Corporation is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and has operations in Canada and internationally. The company is focused on delivering exceptional customer service and has won numerous awards for its customer service and innovation.
Learn more about TELUS Corporation
Size
90,800 employees
Market Cap
$28 billion
Industry
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
NASDAQ

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