Sr. Manager, Business Development

eHealth, Inc.

$132K — $165K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, sales, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of business development or enterprise sales experience in healthcare or insurance.
  • Proven success in prospecting, negotiating, and closing complex deals.
  • Experience managing full sales cycles with mid-market and enterprise employers.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly in client engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Build, manage, and nurture relationships with broker and consultant partners to increase ICHRA adoption.
  • Prospect and develop new broker and employer relationships into active business.
  • Own the entire sales cycle, including complex, consultative deals with diverse employer sizes.
  • Create and implement business development plans that align with growth targets.
  • Collaborate with Marketing on the creation of sales enablement tools and improve targeting strategies.
  • Represent the company at industry events and lead presentations and webinars.
  • Maintain rigorous pipeline management through tracking opportunities and follow-ups.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on the first day of employment.
  • 401K plan with matching contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Employee stock purchase program available.
  • 12 company-paid holidays and flexible PTO options.
Full Job Description
We're seeking a high-impact, results-driven Business Development Senior Manager to join our growing team and help drive the future of employer health benefits through ICHRA. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by expanding our employer segment through broker partnerships and new business development.

You'll work closely with the VP, Business Development and cross-functional teams to execute growth strategies, refine go-to-market positioning, and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships. Ideal candidates are passionate about building relationships, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are motivated to deliver consistent sales performance.

What you'll do:
  • Build, manage, and grow a network of broker and consultant partners to drive ICHRA adoption.
  • Prospect, cultivate, and convert new broker and employer relationships into active business.
  • Own the full sales cycle, navigating complex, consultative deals with small, mid-market, and enterprise employers.
  • Develop and execute business development plans aligned to growth targets and employer strategy.
  • Partner with Marketing to create and refine sales enablement tools (e.g., pitch decks, campaigns, webinars, conference materials) and improve targeting and positioning.
  • Represent the company at conferences, broker events, and client meetings; confidently lead presentations and webinars.
  • Maintain strong pipeline discipline, including tracking opportunities, managing follow-ups, and driving conversion.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations) to ensure seamless delivery and a strong client experience.


Specialized Skills & Competencies
  • Strong relationship-building and partnership development capabilities
  • Advanced consultative selling and negotiation skills
  • Deep understanding of ICHRA and group health insurance markets
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation delivery
  • Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate strategy into execution
  • High level of organization, attention to detail, and pipeline management discipline
  • Self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguity and proactively solve problems
  • Collaborative approach with experience working across cross-functional teams


What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, sales, or another related discipline
  • 10+ years of business development or enterprise sales experience in healthcare or insurance
  • Proven success prospecting, negotiating, and closing complex deals
  • Experience managing full sales cycles with mid-market and enterprise employers
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including leading client discussions and engagements


Preferred:
  • Established broker and consultant relationships with a track record of activating and growing partnerships
  • Deep understanding of ICHRA and group health insurance solutions
  • Experience representing organizations at conferences, broker events, or industry forums


Reporting Structure

Reports to: VP, Business Development

Key Partners: Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations

Work Environment

This role operates in a flexible or remote environment with travel required for broker meetings, conferences, and client engagements.

What we offer (benefits):
• Generous benefits include medical, dental and vision beginning on your first day of employment
• 401K with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase program
• 12 company paid holidays and flexible time off (PTO for non-exempt)

*Please note the above is a summary of responsibilities; a full job description is available upon request.

Application deadline: June 29, 2026.

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The base pay range reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The actual base pay offered will depend on various factors including individual skills, experience, performance, qualifications, the department budget, and the location where work is performed. Base pay is one component of eHealth's total rewards package, which also includes an annual performance bonus, plus an array of benefits designed to support employees' personal and professional wellness. For more information on our total rewards offerings, please visit our career site.

Base Pay Range -$132,000 - $165,000

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