Sales VP, Healthcare

Cotiviti

Healthcare payer sales VP selling Payment Integrity software to Health Plan executives. Managing territories, quotas, strategic sales, and multimillion-dollar software contracts for Cotiviti.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in selling Health Plan software and services, with a proven track record of closing high-value contracts. Possesses strong leadership and organizational skills to manage sales processes and develop high-performance teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Health Plan Software SalesC-Level Executive EngagementSales Process ManagementMarket Penetration StrategiesSales CRM Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentContract NegotiationData Mining SolutionsCoordination of BenefitsMarket AnalysisPricing Strategy CreationPerformance PlanningSales Quota ManagementCompetitive ResearchCustomer Relationship Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAnalytical ThinkingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMS Dynamics

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Payer MarketHealth PlansPayment IntegrityMarket DevelopmentMarket Segmentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Secure new sales and vet new approaches in a growing, developed healthcare payer market
Manage a sales territory and corresponding quota
Implement strategic sales activities and provide regular updates to the Chief Growth Officer and sales management
Research and analyze competitive conditions, customer needs, and market trends
Recommend strategies to capitalize on market opportunities and align sales plans with marketplace needs
Ensure sales activities are cost-effective, efficient, and within budget constraints
Monitor competitor pricing and market price sensitivity; create pricing strategies
Recommend improvements to sales and service delivery, programs, and procedures
Ensure existing customers are serviced according to company standards and policies
Develop relationships with customers, trade professionals, and external contacts
Coordinate communication with internal departments and teams
Attend industry trade shows, professional meetings, and seminars
Keep current with industry, market, product, and technology trends
Complete annual Performance Plan responsibilities, special projects, and assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in Healthcare, Marketing, Business, or related field required
12–15 years’ experience prospecting new business accounts and selling software products in a hunter sales role
Minimum 5+ years’ experience selling into Health Plans; 7+ years preferred
Extensive experience selling to Health Plan C-level executives, SVP Business Owners, procurement, VPs, and directors
Proven track record closing Health Plan software system and service sales with contract values from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions
Required experience with a leading Health Plan software and service vendor in the Payment Integrity space
Specific experience selling Coordination of Benefits and/or Data Mining solutions highly desired
Network of Health Plan account contacts at the Executive level
Understanding of market penetration, market development, and market segmentation strategies
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and perform multiple roles and functions
Experience managing sales processes, pursuit teams, and closing processes
Strong leadership skills and ability to educate and create a high-performance sales team
Strong organizational and quality management skills; ability to handle competing tasks and priorities
Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills
Experience with sales CRMs, such as Salesforce or MS Dynamics
Excellent command of the selling process and discipline to follow the sequence of events to close business
Ability to travel 20–40% of the time
Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Strong analytical skills and ability to research prospective customers and plan prospecting activities
Ability to perform daily functions with little or no direct supervision
Must provide a dedicated, secure work area
Must provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commission eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid family leave
9 paid holidays per year
17–27 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, depending on level and length of service
Remote work arrangement
Virtual interviews
Dedicated, secure work area and high-speed internet/office setup provided by the candidate