National Account Strategic Executive

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National Account Strategic Executive

Location:  This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 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 accommodation is granted as required by law. 

The National Account Strategic Executive is responsible for development of retention strategy for the largest, most complex clients within National. Typical group size is greater than 25,000 with a total book of business membership of 100,000 or more.

How you will make an impact:

• Builds deep relationships as well as interacts with and influences executive level decision makers within the client organization.
• Develops multi-year strategic plan in partnership with client to achieve retention and growth.
• Facilitates the growth of specialty business within existing accounts.
• Provides support for field sales staff with request for proposal (“RFP”) responses, proposals, client presentations, and underwriting coordination on any sales or retention opportunities.
• Manages the annual renewal process for accounts, including underwriting negotiation, preparation of renewal analysis, and client presentations.
• Works directly with internal stakeholders and team to assure that all aspects of account service run smoothly.
• Interacts with and advises senior leadership on client relationships.
• Applies practical and innovative solutions for our clients including opportunities for penetration sales.
• Interprets financial data, reporting and modeling to develop business strategies both for Anthem and our clients.
• Leads project initiatives that may impact clients.
• Works with stakeholders to create and/or design custom solutions to support sophisticated client needs.
• Trains and mentors lower level staff to drive positive culture change and client satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS and a minimum of 9 years of experience in account management or sales; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
• Sales license required where necessary or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Experiences, Skills and Capabilities:

• Strongly prefer a minimum of 3 years of experience with groups greater than 25,000.
• Ability to travel 30% of the time strongly preferred.
• Client facing experience strongly preferred.

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Who We Are

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.

How We Work

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 COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.