Lead Client Director - Strategic Healthcare (Payer) - MN/IL/IND

What you will do

We are seeking a strategic and highly experienced Sr. Client Director to own and nurture C-suite relationships across multiple business lines, serving as the single point of accountability for enterprise-wide, multi-year transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will apply deep industry expertise to understand complex customer business challenges and drive comprehensive account strategies that deliver sustained growth and value.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage executive-level relationships, acting as the primary liaison between the client and all business units.
• Lead the development and execution of long-term, multi-year transformation agendas aligned with client priorities.
• Apply industry knowledge to identify and address customer challenges, guiding strategic account planning.
• Drive top-line growth through compelling, value-based storytelling focused on multi-year Customer Account Contract Value (CACV) expansion.
• Develop and oversee account strategy and growth roadmaps for large, complex enterprise clients.
• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional team comprising Account Executives (AE), Solution
• Consultants (SC), Product, and Customer Experience Groups (CEG).
• Link customer outcomes directly to business and financial impact to demonstrate value realization.
• Leverage a consulting mindset to advise clients on transformational opportunities and measurable business results.

Qualifications & Requirements

What Sets This Role Apart

Unlike traditional Account Executives, the Sr. Client Director focuses on cultivating long-term strategic growth and nurturing multi-year client relationships rather than solely executing individual deals.

To be successful in this role, we need someone who has

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
• 10+ years' experience managing a team of field-based sales or solution sales representatives in a matrixed sales environment in the enterprise software space to enterprise customers
• Proven experience managing executive-level client relationships in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong background in consulting or strategic advisory roles.
• Deep Industry-specific experience in Healthcare Payers and Providers
• Ability to translate customer challenges into actionable strategies.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional team coordination skills.
• A strong track record of driving significant business growth through value-based engagement.

Pay and benefits

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $173,340 - $225,020, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure.

Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs.

Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

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