Garner is on a mission to transform the U.S. healthcare system — and we’re the only proven player doing exactly that. We partner with employers to redesign how healthcare works: applying 550+ proprietary clinical metrics across 80+ specialties to a dataset of 320M+ patients to identify the best-performing doctors, then using compelling incentives to steer members to the care that helps them get healthier, faster.
The result is a rare “win win” — better care and lower costs for both members and employers. In just five years, our work has helped over 2.5 million people access higher-quality care and saved $1B in healthcare costs. We recently raised our Series E and have doubled five years running. If you've ever wanted your work to solve a problem that touches every person in this country, this is the opportunity to do exactly that. You'd be joining a team fundamentally reimagining healthcare in the U.S. — and using AI to scale that impact further and faster than anyone else can.
About the role:
We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Accounts Director to join our Strategic Accounts team. This role will report to VP, Strategic Accounts. This role is critical for retaining and upselling some of Garner’s largest employer clients (1,000 - 5,000), ensuring they have an excellent experience and achieve expected results. The Director becomes a trusted strategic partner on plan design, bending cost trends, and driving plan performance, ultimately driving improved Net Revenue Retention and other KPIs for their book of business.
Where you will work:
Garner is headquartered in NYC, but this position is available for individuals who are comfortable with remote work and occasional travel to HQ. Travel up to 25% of the time is expected.
What you will do:
- Own the process to retain and upsell some of Garner’s largest employer clients (1,000 - 5,000 lives)
- Collaborate with account managers to ensure important clients have an excellent experience
- Become our client’s trusted strategic partner on plan design, bending cost trends and driving plan performance
- Establish and manage some of the most important strategic broker and client relationships
- Monitor overall client health and execute strategic plans to proactively address key account risks
- Work with clients to resolve strategic problems and ensure Garner is delivering value to the employer’s health plan and members
- Collaborate with product, data, and technology teams to deliver customized reports and presentations demonstrating the value and ROI of Garner
The ideal candidate has:
- 7+ years of experience in a commercially-oriented account management or sales role in the employee benefits space
- Deep health plan design and benefits knowledge, including experience advising large and Enterprise employer clients on benefits strategy and cost performance
- Proven results of achieving retention and upsell targets year over year
- A self-starter with the strong desire to work in an ambiguous, rapidly evolving, and fast-paced startup environment with notable upside
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Problem solver in ambiguous 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.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a transformative role, helping shape the future of healthcare.
What you’ll get here
You’ll work on problems that matter, at a company working to change healthcare at scale. You’ll work at the intersection of AI and systemic healthcare reform, where the problems we solve are as interesting and compelling as the mission.
At Garner, you’ll take on real, ambitious problems with real ownership and autonomy, alongside exceptional, principles-based people who genuinely want you to win. It’s demanding by design. You’ll be challenged to stretch beyond what you thought possible and receive consistent coaching to help you grow and do the best work of your career. This isn't the right fit for everyone, and that's intentional. The people here are driven by what's at stake for real people, and that's what gives our intensity its purpose.
Compensation Transparency:
The target total comp (inclusive of base + bonus) range for this position is $190,000 - $250,000. Individual compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including qualifications, skills, and applicable laws. In addition to base compensation and variable compensation, this role is eligible to participate in our equity incentive and competitive benefits plans, including but not limited to: flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan options, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, Teladoc Health and more.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:Garner Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Garner Health is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in account management or sales in employee benefits
- Deep health plan design and benefits knowledge
- Proven results of achieving retention and upsell targets
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Problem solver in ambiguous situations
What the Team is Saying
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Garner Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Employees enrolled in a Garner medical plan can use the “Garner for Garner” benefit to receive reimbursements toward eligible out‑of‑pocket expenses when using Top Providers, with caps listed as up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families. Company materials present this as enabling near‑zero out‑of‑pocket costs for many situations alongside comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials outline flexible PTO for salaried staff and a fully paid six‑week sabbatical after five years. These time‑away benefits are highlighted as unusual for a company of this size.
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Parental & Family Support — Materials specify 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all paths to parenthood. Family medical leave support is also included as part of the core package.
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What We Do
Garner Health is a health tech startup that is transforming the healthcare economy by enabling patients to receive high-quality and affordable care. Garner Health has two core offerings: Garner, a benefit program that uses a new approach to data science and incentive accounts to help employees find the best doctors in their communities, and Garner DataPro, a provider recommendation platform that serves referrals based on the most accurate provider performance and directory data in the industry. Garner Health’s offerings utilize over 75% of the medical claims data in the United States to objectively examine patient outcomes based on more than 500 specialty-specific quality and efficiency measures. By analyzing millions of healthcare journeys across 82 distinct medical specialties, Garner Health sets a new industry standard in delivering reliable, actionable referrals and navigating patients to the highest-quality providers. Garner Health is a remote-first company based in NYC.
Why Work With Us
Our values connect us in caring deeply about doing something different and hard — transforming the healthcare economy. They create an actionable set of norms for how we operate, including how we make decisions and support one another. Learn about our values here: https://www.getgarner.com/about.
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