Director Strategic Client Management

Responsibilities :

In partnership with VP Client Management, ensures robust strategies and client plans are developed and captured in SalesForce for all clients within their book of business

M anagement of rev e nue for assigned clients inclusive of :

Establish regular caden ce for review of b udgets, forecasts and product utilization for assigned book of business

Ensures that team goals for c lient r enewals & r etention are achiev ed or surpassed

Establish r isk identification and mitigation strategies for volume decreases, service gaps, changes in client relationships and key advocates. Escalates to key leadership partners , develops initial risk mitigation strategy and ensures e xecut ion of agreed upon risk mitigation strategies .

Enables team to d rive r evenue growth through existing product optimization ; ensures that team understand s and can effectively communicate Zelis' key differentiators, product strategy, product features and functionality with applicability to client

Coordinates i mpact a nalysis intake and delivery for existing solutions yielding opportunity to engage with clients to demonstrate additional value for new and / or expanded product utilization

Manag e s client fee requests / or considerations for existing products ; collaborate s within the business to provide OneZelis opportunities and solutions while understand ing the impact of dependencies across the business

Ensured that team is abreast of the regulatory environment and its impact to Zelis clients. Proactively engages strategies to achieve value from the Zelis platform in relation to the regulatory environment

Ensure s team metrics are achieved for measurement of high quality service delivery and client satisfaction ; measurements will include NPS scores, timely escalation and resolution of issues as well as other internal measures such as :

Client Relationship Building - maximizing breadth and depth of relationships ; Works closely with clients to intimately understand their business strategies, needs and challenges.

Serve s as intake point for Client Audit s & Compliance items to ensure seamless and timely responses

Client Reportin g - delivery according to agreed upon intervals with the ability to provide performance synopsis as well as business i nsights demonstrating the Zelis value proposition

Serve s as intake point for e scalated Accounts Receivable and work towards timely resolution within the Zelis enterprise

Ensures all Stewardships / Q BRs are completed and optimize value within client book

Securing client reference status and permission in support of key Zelis projects, case studies or other Zelis initiatives, as needed

Client case study selection

Manage s existing contract s

Support s Sales for cross-sell and up-sell initiatives ; identify opportunities and funnel to s ales partners to incorporate into pipeline

Support s implementation; serve as liaison between the client and the business to ensure operational efficiencies during initiation and ramp

Monitor d ocumentation and ongoing tracking of key client plans, contacts and attributes all in Salesforce

Promotes and supports educational opportunities within the team ; drives accountability within the team for comprehensive understanding of all Zelis offerings

Skills / BACKGROUND :

Bachelor's degree in Business or Heath Care Administration or related .

10 years in client management role

5 years in leadership role

Demonstrated success in revenue management and increased utilization within an assigned book of business for individually assigned accounts as well as solid track record of achievement for team goals

Extremely knowledgeable in the Payor and / or TPA space

Ability to lead and manage a team in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation, public speaking, and meeting management capabilities. Ability to tailor messages to audiences

Proven collaboration with key business partners : Sales, Operations, Marketing

Ability to anticipate future trends and incorporate them into business review planning

Synthesizes complex issues and communicates clearly to both clients and internal stakeholders

Ability to communicate and interact formally and informally with Directors, VPs, and Senior Executives ; demonstrates Enterprise thinking with ability to influence; proven ability to influence across a matrix as well as with leadership

Experience leveraging data and reporting to accurately identify client and industry trends ; able to synthesize data into compelling narratives

Demonstrates sense of urgency and ability to multi-task and prioritize

Strong listening and comprehension skills, ability to understand and address client concerns, feedback, and appropriately manage discussions with clients

Travel : estimated 40 % domestic [internal and external meetings]; Location : Remote

Location and Workplace Flexibility : We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture and all of our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Zelis makes an impact : Our core values

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts - driving real, measurable results for clients.

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At Zelis, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our operations. We embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at Zelis, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

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Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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