Guild is hiring a dynamic and strategic Strategic Account Director (Healthcare) to drive new business acquisition by advocating for the strategic value of education benefits to enterprise healthcare organizations
Initiate and maintain senior-level client relationships, understand their unique business goals, and close net new business
Navigate complex sales structures end-to-end, utilizing strategies such as prospecting, call planning, account planning, and organizational mapping to drive positive outcomes
Build relationships with C-suite executives and senior level leaders at enterprise healthcare organizations to identify opportunities and drive revenue growth
Partner with internal teams (e.g., BDR, ABM) to prospect and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities
Use data-driven insights to craft tailored solutions that address operational, clinical, or administrative challenges in the healthcare sector
Design and deliver customer-facing presentations and proposals focused on tangible outcomes and value
Cultivate internal champions within accounts to ensure broad support and alignment on decision-making processes
Work cross-functionally with internal partners to design tailored programs, deliver executive presentations, and scope projects aligned with healthcare organizations’ needs
Lead contract negotiations for sophisticated, high-value deals
Develop detailed account plans and executive briefing documents to guide account strategy and pipeline management
Adapt strategies based on evolving offerings and market conditions
Requirements
7+ years of field sales experience at the enterprise level, preferably within healthcare or related industries
Proven success managing and closing complex sales cycles within healthcare organizations or Fortune 500 accounts (bonus for experience selling to CHROs, HR, or C-level healthcare executives)
Knowledge of healthcare organizations, employee benefits, or operational challenges within healthcare
Experience navigating healthcare compliance requirements and regulations during the sales process
Experience with large contract values ($1M+) and a consistent track record of exceeding quota
Familiarity with selling into highly regulated industries, such as healthcare
Exceptional organizational, consultative, and presentation skills, with a strategic mindset and a structured approach to client engagements
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth or ever-evolving environment
Ability to create urgency with clients and internal stakeholders, paired with a persistent drive for results