Carelon Account Executive III

Shift: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Eastern and Central time zones preferred;
Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office

Hybrid 2: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work‑life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Carelon Account Executive III is responsible for account management retention activities within an assigned book of business.

How you will make an impact:

• Responsible for achieving client retention by identifying client strategy and developing deep familiarity with all aspects of client contracts including products, service levels, and client KPIs.
• Foster collaboration with key stakeholders to develop account plans for each client and achieve shared goals.
• Identify and execute cross‑sell / upsell opportunities to achieve gross margin, P&L and EBITDA targets.
• Understands and leverages data on account performance and provides input on the regional growth strategy each year.
• Takes a lead role in client meetings, upsells and RFPs / Rebids.
• Serves as a key client contact for independent resolution and innovation for client executive teams.
• Coaches Account Managers as needed.
• Lead and influence communications with C‑suite leadership on company value proposition and alignment to client strategy.
• Manage client expectations and negotiates mutually beneficial contract terms and deliverables with client team.
• Champions change initiatives and tailors style to meet client expectations.

• Requires a BA/BS and a minimum of 8 years of experience working in a sales and/or account management, strategy, or sales support operations role; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

• MBA preferred.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member‑facing roles to become vaccinated against…