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Director, Account Management - Healthcare

Sitel Corp., New York, NY, United States


Remote, Any Location, US

Job Description:

The Director, Account Management serves as the strategic owner of a client logo or vertical and may oversee a team of Account Managers. This role ensures full deployment of the Foundever Group strategy across the account—aligning closely with the client’s business objectives, operational priorities, and long‑term vision. The Director acts as the primary contract custodian and pricing lead, while also supporting product, policy, operations, quality, training, reporting, and IT functions.

To be successful, the Director must have a deep understanding of the client—their strategy, organizational structure, culture, industry vertical, customer journey, pain points, and emerging needs, including those that may not be immediately visible. They proactively identify and deliver mutually beneficial solutions that drive value and exceed expectations. The role is centered on nurturing and expanding existing client relationships, with a strong emphasis on retention, satisfaction, and revenue growth through continuous, consultative account management.

Job Responsibilities

Drive Strategic Growth: Deeply understand client needs, anticipate changes, and lead proposal management with a clear win strategy

Expand Business Opportunities: Identify and pursue new and diverse offerings that increase revenue and margin, partnering closely with sales and marketing

Strengthen Client Relationships: Build trusted, long‑term partnerships by communicating proactively, understanding client objectives, and clearly articulating product value

Lead Account Strategy: Develop strategic account plans, oversee delivery to SOW, and ensure alignment between client expectations and internal performance standards

Team Leadership: Lead and coach a team of account managers, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous development

Operational Excellence: Collaborate cross‑functionally to solve complex client challenges, optimize processes, and drive efficiency and profitability

Contract & Financial Oversight: Serve as contract custodian, support pricing, manage budgets and forecasts, and ensure accurate reporting

Issue Resolution & Communication: Manage escalations, maintain clear communication between clients and internal teams, and ensure seamless service delivery

Performance Management: Present account performance updates, identify growth opportunities, and support talent development and succession planning

Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to SLAs, policies, and compliance standards; protect company and client data; and report concerns as required

Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance customer experience, streamline processes, and strengthen Foundever’s position as a strategic partner

Skills and Qualifications

BA/BS in Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Proven success managing complex, long‑term sales cycles across internal and external stakeholders

Strong background in outsourced solutions, services sales, and contact center environments

Demonstrated leadership experience managing professional teams

Minimum seven years in outsourcing operations, sales, or consulting

Track record of growing large, strategic client accounts

Strategic thinker able to execute both long‑term plans and tactical initiatives

Builds trust through integrity, transparency, and ethical leadership

Strong account leadership with the ability to align strategy to business goals

Expert relationship builder with strong client intimacy skills

Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high‑performing teams

Skilled in consultative selling and cross‑functional collaboration

Strong financial acumen and data‑driven decision‑making

Effective change leader with a customer‑centric mindset and up‑to‑date market knowledge

Creative problem‑solver with strong analytical and financial skills

Skilled at identifying client challenges, assessing risks, and building effective account plans

High emotional intelligence; able to identify opportunities and navigate complex environments

Strong negotiation and communication skills, internally and externally

Able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and fast‑changing situations

Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence at all levels

Capable of driving long‑term growth and creating innovative client solutions

Clear, effective verbal and written communicator

Ability to travel globally as needed

About Us Foundever® is a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry. With 150,000 associates across the globe, we’re the team behind the best experiences for +800 of the world’s leading and digital‑first brands. Our innovative CX solutions, technology and expertise are designed to support operational needs for our clients and deliver a seamless experience to customers in the moments that matter.

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