Senior Strategic Accounts Manager

Who you are

• Deep health plan design and benefits knowledge, including experience advising employer clients on benefits strategy and cost performance
• 4+ years of experience in a commercially-oriented consultant/broker, account management, or sales role in the employee benefits space
• A deep commercial focus with proven results of achieving retention and upsell targets year over year
• A self-starter mentality with the ability to work in an ambiguous, rapidly evolving, and fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and articulation skills
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in ambiguous strategic situations
• 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

What the job involves

• We are seeking an exceptional Senior Strategic Accounts Manager to join our Strategic Accounts team
• This role will report to the Director, Strategic Accounts
• This role is critical for retaining and growing Garner’s mid-market (250 - 1,000 employees) employer clients by serving as their trusted strategic partner on plan design, cost trends, and performance
• The Senior Strategic Accounts Manager is responsible for driving improved Net Revenue Retention and other key performance indicators for their book of business
• Own the process to retain and upsell Garner’s small and mid-market employer clients (250 - 1,000 lives)
• Collaborate with Account Managers to ensure clients receive an excellent experience and achieve expected results
• Serve as the client’s trusted strategic partner on plan design, bending cost trends, and driving plan performance
• Establish and manage key strategic broker and client relationships
• Monitor overall client health, anticipate strategic needs, and execute proactive plans to address key account risks
• Partner with finance, product, data, and technology teams to deliver reports demonstrating Garner's value and ROI
• Drive improved Net Revenue Retention and other KPIs for your book of business

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Garner for Garner (employees enrolled in a Garner medical plan gain access to the Garner benefit to find Top Providers and get reimbursed for eligible expenses)
• Hybrid and remote work
• Team meets twice each year to spark innovation and foster belonging
• Variety of social programs beyond work hours
• Equal paid parental leave (12 weeks) following the birth, adoption or placement of a child
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company match and immediate vesting
• Other financial benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts and mortgage assistance