Vice President, Government Accounts

Looking to level up your career by working with an ambitious global team? Want to play a key role in the success of a growing healthcare and technology company? Interested in engaging in online conversations about patience experience, consumer and employee insights, customer experience (CX), the evolution of the healthcare industry, and emerging technology like AI? Come to PG Forsta!

Our businesses – Press Ganey, Forsta and Rio SEO -- are breaking down silos to explore and understand the full Human Experience of our clients’ target audiences, which include patients, consumers, employees across an array of industries including healthcare, technology, retails, and consumer goods and services. We deliver groundbreaking experience and research technology, unmatched expertise, and real impact for ambitious leaders globally.

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, market leading SaaS company, with colleagues and customers from all over the world and an experienced executive leadership team

• Exciting challenges in an international environment

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews

• Flexible location and working environment – possibility to work from home

• Benefits like annual bonuses, employee referral bonuses, Employee Support Program, Internal Mobility program, etc.

• and many more…

Job Description

The VP, Government Accounts is responsible for leading the overall relationship with clients to ensure client value is realized. This role will be accountable for driving the retention and growth of Press Ganey’s suite of solutions. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the overall relationship manager for the client and be responsible for retention of existing client revenue through developing outstanding relationships across all levels of the organization, especially within the executive suite.

• Lead the client value strategy, navigating the C-suite and other business leaders, to ensure the client is maximizing the relationship. 

• Identify sales opportunities and engage with the sales team to partner on securing client growth.

• Responsible for meeting regularly with the C-Suite (including ongoing Executive Briefings) to align with the strategy and goals of the client organization.

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of client and develop recommendations based on clients’ business needs and usage patterns

• Work cross functionally across Press Ganey to fulfill on client value proposition and address client needs/concerns. This includes facilitating on-demand and proactive guidance for the client.

• Provide market insights and strategic advice.

• Understand client Partnership Dashboard (including Voice of Client and internal client health assessment). and implement plans to address

Qualifications

• 5-10 years account management / sales / consulting experience, preferably for Government Accounts

• Excellent interpersonal, communications, listening, and presentations skills.

• Solid working knowledge of strategic planning, execution of strategy, business development and sales

• Demonstrated solid leadership qualities and organizational skills

• Flexible to work between the hours of 8AM ET and 5PM ET including weekends and holidays with the possibility to flex up or down hours depending on business needs. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of prior relevant experience 

Additional Information

All positions at Press Ganey require an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check. The specific checks are based on the nature of the position. Background checks may include some or all of the following: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. By applying for a position with Press Ganey, you understand that you will be required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer. You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful completion of the background check and results consistent with Press Ganey's employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required for the position. 

Press Ganey Associates LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and well committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

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