TELUS Corporation

Account Executive, Absence & Disability Management

TELUS Corporation$80K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in business development or sales with a focus on lead generation
  • Experience selling to small to mid-market organizations
  • Strong consultative selling skills with business acumen
  • Ability to craft and implement strategic business development plans
  • Outstanding communication and relationship management skills
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to thrive in a growth environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute targeted business development strategies for Absence & Disability Management solutions
  • Generate leads and create new opportunities in the U.S. mid-market segment
  • Manage the full sales cycle, including RFIs and RFPs, with subject matter expert support
  • Establish and nurture relationships with prospective clients and strategic partners
  • Identify and leverage up-sell and cross-sell opportunities within TELUS Health's portfolio
  • Manage and prioritize high-impact opportunities to grow the pipeline
  • Collaborate with internal teams for integrated client strategies and represent TELUS Health at industry events

Benefits

  • 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
  • Flexibility to work remotely within the U.S.
  • Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities
  • A collaborative, inclusive culture
Full Job Description
Business Development Director, Absence & Disability Management TELUS Health | United States (Remote) The Opportunity As a Business Development Director, Absence & Disability Management, you will play a critical role in driving new revenue and expanding TELUS Health's presence in the U.S. market. This is a hunter-focused sales role ideal for someone passionate about growth, lead generation, and building strong client relationships in a fast-evolving health solutions landscape. You'll be responsible for identifying new opportunities, leading complex sales cycles, and collaborating with internal subject matter experts to deliver meaningful solutions that support employee health and workplace resilience. What You'll Do • Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy for TELUS Health's Absence & Disability Management solutions • Drive lead generation and net-new opportunity creation within the U.S. small to mid-market segment • Own and manage the full sales cycle, including RFIs and RFPs, with support from internal subject matter experts • Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients and strategic partners • Identify and capitalize on up-sell and cross-sell opportunities across TELUS Health's broader portfolio • Strategically manage pipeline growth while prioritizing high-impact opportunities • Collaborate with internal teams to support integrated, multi-line-of-business client strategies • Represent TELUS Health at national sales initiatives, industry events, and client engagements What You Bring • Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent experience • 5+ years of progressive business development or sales experience, with demonstrated success in lead generation and opportunity management • Experience selling into small to mid-market organizations • Strong business acumen and consultative selling approach • Ability to create and execute strategic business development plans • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills • Strong organizational skills, professional maturity, and comfort operating in a growth-driven environment Preferred / Nice to Have (in one of the 2 noted) • 5+ years experience in Absence & Disability Management, group benefits, workers' compensation, occupational health, or employee health and wellbeing solutions • 5+ experience selling health, HR, or benefits-related solutions in the U.S. market Location & Structure • Location: U.S.-based (remote) • Territory: Segment-based (small to mid-market), not tied to a specific geography • Compensation Structure: Base + variable compensation, with a strong emphasis on performance and growth outcomes What we offer: • 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 • Flexibility to work remotely within the U.S. • Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities • A collaborative, inclusive culture where your impact is valued Join a team where your work directly contributes to healthier workplaces and better lives - and where growth, accountability, and purpose go hand in hand. #LI-JG1 #TELUSHealth #lifeatTELUS #ADM

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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