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Sr. Director, Sales/Account Management - Market Management
Our sales and account management team drives our mission of providing high-quality, affordable health care services to improve the lives of our members and communities. Working for an industry leader in health care, you’ll be provided with the tools to help you grow in your career and make a difference with the work you do each day. We’re pioneering preventive medicine, conducting comprehensive research, and advancing integrated care, and our sales and account management team forges our story and connects us to those we serve.
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Job Type:Standard
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Job Level:Director/Senior Director
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Travel:Yes, 20 % of the Time
Success Profile
These are the traits of the most successful members of our sales and account management team.
- Communicator
- Entrepreneurial
- Persuasive
- Strategic
- Mission Driven
- Tenacious
Our Culture
The Sales & Account Management team is filled with goal-oriented self-starters. These positions are fast-paced and performance-based, allowing you to fully utilize your skills and expertise to build a rewarding career. Kaiser Permanente recognizes and rewards team members for their success — leading to a high-performance culture where everyone is motivated and valued.
Hear From Our People

Jonathan
Associate Account Manager II
We have a great group of people who really value the needs and the relationships we have with our customers. Management has done an outstanding job of providing us with space to develop our skills and the resources and tools to be successful.

Danielle
Area Director of Account Management
I work with amazing people. Not only are they talented and focused on excellence, they all share a deep commitment to the organization and our customers. When I joined Kaiser Permanente, I learned that the greatest strength of the organization is its mission – to care for our members and our communities.

Pamela
Senior Executive Account Manager
In my 30 year career, I've spent 18 years with Kaiser Permanente – it's been my very best. KP's mission statement about focusing on the member and communities it serves is real! In addition to my incredible day to day teammates, I have had opportunities interacting with amazing doctors and other staff. There is no better place for me to work hard and have fun.
Sr. Director, Sales/Account Management - Market Management
Leads commercial growth initiatives focused on increasing and retaining membership, expanding market presence, and supporting long-term sustainability. Oversees the alignment and execution of sales, account management, and commercial marketing strategies to drive acquisition, retention, and market share across assigned lines of business. Guides long-term sales and retention strategies by aligning product design, benefits, pricing, and market segmentation with evolving customer needs and healthcare marketplace trends. Leverages performance data, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities, refine go-to-market approaches, and support achievement of sales and retention targets, including prospecting, referral networks, and open enrollment strategies. Maintains strong relationships with customers, brokers, consultants, and channel partners to reinforce value, build loyalty, and ensure customer needs are met. Provides market and subject-matter guidance to teams on complex sales, renewal, and benefits strategies, contributing market perspective to broader planning and decision-making. Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement by promoting effective use of resources, process optimization, and compliance. Accountable for key performance indicators that support sustained growth, competitive positioning, and strong market performance.
- Builds organizational capacity by developing high-potential talent, fostering collaboration across teams, and aligning workforce plans with business needs. Establishes performance management, feedback, and coaching practices that promote accountability, continuous learning, and sustained performance.
- Leads teams through organizational change by staying current on industry trends, benchmarks, and best practices, and applying insights to improve ways of working, decision-making, and overall effectiveness.
- Oversees multiple teams and/or functions by translating sales, commercial marketing, and retention strategies into actionable operating plans. Sets goals, standards, and performance measures, and ensures work is completed in alignment with organizational priorities, policies, and timelines.
- Analyzes resources, costs, and forecasts to inform business planning; oversees budgets and allocations; and ensures effective use of marketing, technical, and operational resources to support sales and growth initiatives.
- Ensures a high level of customer service by guiding teams to develop future-focused solutions that meet lead, prospect, and customer needs while supporting quality and service goals. Provides subject-matter guidance on products, benefits, and services to strengthen KPs value proposition.
- Oversees enrollment, implementation, renewal, and RFP/RFR activities to support new business acquisition and retention across local and regional markets. Guides cross-functional coordination to ensure effective delivery of membership onboarding, training, reporting, and ongoing support.
- Contributes to the development and execution of sales and commercial marketing strategies, including product, benefit, and pricing approaches aligned to customer and market dynamics. Oversees analysis of industry trends, competitor offerings, and performance data to inform long-term account and book-of-business strategies.
- Drives progress toward membership growth and retention goals by managing teams executing strategies in new and emerging markets. Oversees prospecting, open enrollment, and relationship-building efforts with brokers, consultants, and key influencers.
- Champions continuous improvement of tools, systems, and processes to enhance effectiveness, scalability, and compliance. Identifies barriers to execution, resolves escalated issues, and implements solutions to ensure delivery of business objectives.
- Promotes collaboration and information flow across functions to align account strategies with KPs long-term objectives. Represents market and customer perspectives to inform decision-making and support sales, retention, and growth priorities.
- Minimum eleven (11) years of experience in sales, customer service, telemarketing, account management, health plan administration, insurance, or a directly related field.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports.
- Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Social/Physical/Life Science, Business, or a related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Health Insurance License (Nevada)
- Ability to develop and implement effective programs, and change initiatives.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills required to develop and maintain staff and community relationships.
- Maintains current information and knowledge of all applicable Kaiser policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Four (4) years of experience managing operational or project budgets.
- Five (5) years of experience in project management.
- Five (5) years of experience in health care or another heavily regulated industry (e.g., Banking).
- Five (5) years of customer-facing sales experience in any industry.
- Five (5) years of experience in business-to-business sales (i.e., selling products or services from one business to
- another business).
- Six (6) years of experience managing large or complex projects or programs, including designing and evaluating for scale based on the size of management.
- Five (5) years of experience delivering presentations to executive management (e.g., VP level and above).
- Four (4) years of experience using advanced Excel functions (e.g., formulas, pivot tables).
- Four (4) years of experience in the health insurance industry.
- Health Insurance License in state(s) where applicable.
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