National Account Executive
Job Summary:
The National Account Executive (NAE) is a highly motivated professional with at least 5 years of successful experience interfacing directly with larger more complex clients preferably in healthcare, to manage existing PBM clients and at least three years of staff management experience. The position is responsible for the co-development of long term account strategy for the Clients assigned to the team they support. Working with subject matter experts, the NAE will be responsible for supporting “up sell” and expansion opportunities, and communicating these opportunities appropriately to the internal team members to be incorporated into the annual strategic business plan. The NAE will be responsible for supporting their team in client retention, achieving corporate strategic goals relative to client base and overall customer satisfaction, including solving customer issues relative to their contracts and reporting. This position will require the ability to communicate across multiple organization levels and the ability to lead projects is required. Additionally, the NAE will be responsible for direct management of the Sr. Client Services Executives (SCSE) and Client Service Executives (CSE) assigned to them along with supporting the management of the coordinators reporting up through the SCSEs. This includes mentoring, providing guidance, training, performance reviews, managing PTO and other such managerial tasks. This position will also provide support to the team through participation in all strategic client VALUE Summary and Strategic Business Plan meetings and other client meetings as required. In addition, this position will participate in Sales finalist meetings and provide Sales support as necessary.
Job Duties Include:
Manage and support the team of SCSEs, CSEs, SCSCs and CSCs assigned to them
Support the creation and presentation of data for Strategic Business Plans, VALUE Summaries, and Performance Standard reports
Provide support and guidance if Performance Guarantees are not met, including: how to best to resolve, creating corrective action plans and communicating appropriately to the client
Manage Clients at a strategic level, including: renewals, contract negotiations, new business support, etc.
Up-sell programs
Identify and present Client opportunities to improve costs, service and health
Committee involvement
Lead or support internal department and corporate projects
Responsible for reporting team metrics
Assist with budget management
Responsible for team members achieving goals: team and personal
Assist with creating and developing strategic direction for the Client Services team
Provide on-going formal training to team members
Manage hiring process, on-boarding process and termination process for their team members
Travel to Client sites
Support Sales efforts including traveling to and participating in finalist meetings
Other duties as assigned/required.
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Job Qualifications:
Knowledge of PBM or health care industry required
Strategic thinking ability and skills to support preparation of business plans and appropriate execution in order to accomplish business objectives
Ability to work independently and prioritize work in order to meet client needs and team needs
Strong team orientation, commitment to sales and client service and desire to succeed
Willingness to travel as needed to meet goals
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and negotiation skills required
PC skills; Microsoft Office, Email, and Internet
Ability to manage top level account managers through entry level type resources
Valid State Driver’s License and current Automobile Insurance Policy
Essential Background Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related area preferred
Key Skills/Competencies:
Critical thinking/Problem-solving
Judgment and Decision-making
Influence and Persuasion
Negotiation Skills and Conflict Resolution/Management
Communication Skills (written, verbal/presentation and active listening)
Teamwork/Collaboration
Customer-Centric Skills, and ability to understand internal and external customers
Strategic Thinking/Systems Aptitude Thinking
Project Management and ability to prioritize continually/multi-task
Leadership and ability to communicate a compelling vision for the program/products
Understanding and coping with constant change
Ability to build and manage relationships
Ability to lead a team of people
The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees
Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
Client Services Executive Qualities:
A great aptitude for learning
Enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Shows leadership skills and the ability to think more strategically
A passion to mentor and lead a team of people