Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sidecar Health is redefining health insurance with a mission to make excellent healthcare affordable and accessible for everyone. They are seeking a Senior Director of Account Management to lead the function responsible for retaining and growing their employer book of business, focusing on building scalable systems and enhancing client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Define the vision and operating model for Account Management across mid-market employer groups (up to 10,000 employees), including both fully insured (GFI) and self-insured accounts
- Create the strategic roadmap for transitioning the team from manual, high-touch processes to scalable, automated systems — without sacrificing client experience
- Identify where human-led account management adds the most value and design the infrastructure around it
- Partner with C-levels to align account management strategy with company growth targets and new market expansion
- Architect the organizational structure, hiring plan, and role definitions needed to support a growing and more complex book of business
- Build and own the tools, playbooks, and processes that enable account managers to serve larger groups efficiently
- Drive automation and self-service capabilities in partnership with product, operations, and technology teams
- Develop clear escalation paths and operational infrastructure so account managers can stay focused on client development rather than issue resolution
- Serve as a senior client-facing leader - present with key broker partners and HR decision-makers on high-stakes accounts
- Model and reinforce a culture of proactive, consultative account management throughout the team
- Travel approximately once per month for key client meetings and broker events
- Own retention, growth, and satisfaction targets across the mid-market book
- Define and track KPIs that reflect both client health and team effectiveness
- Report to senior leadership on performance, risk, and strategic priorities
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in Account Management, Customer Success, or Client Strategy within the health insurance or benefits industry, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role
- Deep knowledge of employer group health insurance
- Experience building and scaling account management functions and infrastructure
- A track record of leading and driving outcomes through organizational design
- Systems-level thinker: you identify structural gaps and build durable solutions, rather than patching issues as they arise
- Natural energy for client-facing work — you are genuinely energized by broker and employer relationships and bring that energy into how you lead
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence internal stakeholders and senior client contacts alike
- Comfort operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where ambiguity is the norm and resourcefulness is essential
- Bachelor's degree required
Benefits
- Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and equity package
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- A 401k retirement plan
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Opportunity to make an impact at a rapidly growing mission-driven company transforming healthcare in the U.S.
Company Overview
Sidecar Health's employer plans empower members with transparency, control, and financial incentives to make smart healthcare decisions. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Covina, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://sidecarhealth.com.