Strategic Accounts Director

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Accounts VP to join our Account Management team. This role will report to the SVP, Strategic Accounts. The Strategic Accounts VP will be responsible for retaining and upselling some of Garner’s largest employer clients. You will collaborate with account managers to ensure Garner’s most important clients have an excellent experience and achieve the expected results.

As a Strategic Accounts VP, you will become our client’s trusted strategic partner on plan design, bending cost trends and driving plan performance. Through your efforts, you will be responsible for driving improved Net Revenue Retention and other KPIs for your book of business.

Garner is headquartered in NYC, but this position is available for individuals who are comfortable with remote work and occasional travel to HQ. This position is fully remote with up to 25% travel.

• Own the process to retain and upsell some of Garner’s largest employer clients
• Collaborate with account managers to ensure Garner’s important clients have an excellent experience
• Become our client’s trusted strategic partner on plan design, bending cost trends and driving plan performance
• Work with clients to resolve strategic problems and ensure Garner is delivering value to the employer’s health plan and members
• Establish and manage some of the most important strategic broker and client relationships
• Monitor and anticipate the strategic needs of your book of business
• Monitor overall client health and execute strategic plans to proactively address key account risks
• Collaborate with product, data, and technology teams to deliver customized reports and presentations demonstrating the value and ROI of Garner
• Drive improved net revenue retention and other KPIs for your book of business

• Deep health plan design and benefits knowledge, including experience advising large and Enterprise employer clients on benefits strategy and cost performance
• 7+ years of experience in a commercially-oriented account management or sales role in the employee benefits space
• A deep commercial focus with the desire to be measured and compensated via the retention and growth of your book of business
• Proven results of achieving retention and upsell targets year over year
• A self-starter with the strong desire to work in an ambiguous, rapidly evolving, and fast-paced startup environment with notable upside
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Problem solver in ambiguous situations
• Strong communicator who can effectively articulate a vision
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• A desire to be a part of a high-performing, mission-driven team that operates with intense urgency, a strong sense of individual accountability, and a commitment to authentic feedback

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a transformative role, helping shape the future of healthcare.

Please note: we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

The target salary range for this position (inclusive of Base + Commission) is $190, annually. Individual compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including qualifications, skills, and applicable laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in our equity incentive and competitive benefits plans, including but not limited to: flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan options, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, Teladoc Health and more.

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