Vice President, Account Management at Vizient

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Management, Client Relationship Development, Consulting Leadership, Leadership Skills, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Team Development, CRM Systems, Microsoft Dynamics, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Revenue Growth, Client Intelligence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Vice President, Account Management The Organization We help society’s foundational healthcare institutions to achieve their full potential in service to others. We are our clients’ trusted partners in ever-changing times. For nearly 40 years, Kaufman Hall has provided independent, objective insights grounded in sound data and analysis to help clients fulfill their missions, achieve their goals, and tackle their toughest problems. Kaufman Hall provides world-class management consulting in Strategy & Business Transformation, Financial Planning & Data Analytics, Treasury & Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Revenue & Operations Improvement, and Clinical Solutions. At Kaufman Hall, we believe that sustained success is never an accident. It is the result of sound decision making, based on data-driven analysis and disciplined thinking, and guided by the fundamental principles of corporate finance. The Position Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, is seeking a Vice President, Account Management, who will lead the Consulting Business Unit’s account management function and oversee a dedicated team responsible for strategic account planning and coordination across approximately 450 priority accounts. This role will establish the structure, methodology, and tools that drive client alignment, strengthen relationships, and support revenue growth. The Vice President will partner closely with senior leadership and practice leaders to ensure account management discipline is embedded across the organization, enabling consultants to focus on strategic engagement and delivery excellence. Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and direction for the Account Management function, including direct oversight of AVPs, Senior Associates, and supporting resources Ensure the account management team is equipped with the tools, processes, and training needed to execute account planning, manage client intelligence, and coordinate across practices and departments Partner with SVP of Sales and Delivery Enablement, Managing Directors, SVPs, and Vizient Enterprise Principals to align client priorities, business development pursuits, and delivery outcomes Design and oversee the account management methodology, including account planning, account plan/frames, documentation, and reporting processes Drive strategic planning discipline across priority accounts, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with KH account teams Oversee preparation and facilitation of account team meetings, ensuring clear agendas, documentation of priorities, and actionable follow-up Ensure CRM and reporting tools capture accurate and actionable client intelligence (account plans, relationship maps, pursuit tracking, and risks/opportunities) Represent the account management function in collaboration with Consulting, Sales & Delivery Enablement, Enterprise Principals, and Consulting Practice Leaders Mentor and develop account management staff, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a background in account management, client relationship development, or consulting leadership with demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams. In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following: 12+ years of relevant and related experience Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop diverse teams Proven ability to build and sustain trusted client relationships across complex organizations Excellent organizational skills and experience implementing structured account management processes Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Familiarity with CRM systems and client intelligence tools, with experience in Microsoft Dynamics preferred Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present confidently to executive-level audiences Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills High level of integrity, professional judgment, and collaborative approach Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kaufman Hall (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) Education Bachelor’s degree required Physical Requirements Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading Work Environment Travel Required: Occasional 0-10% The role is based in Chicago or Denver and requires 3 days per week in office. Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and home office settings, and routinely uses standard office equipment It may require the maintenance of a home office and proximity to an airport for work-related travel Kaufman Hall is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all employment actions without regard to actual and also perceived or assumed protected group status as defined by law of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives. Our policies and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status. The current base salary range for this role is $160,000-$220,000. Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $0.00 to $0.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Vice President, Account Management will lead the account management function and oversee a team responsible for strategic account planning across approximately 450 priority accounts. This role involves establishing methodologies and tools to drive client alignment and support revenue growth.