About LanternLantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com. Lantern is on an exciting trajectory of rapid growth! The Client Success Team is looking for a Manager, Client Success to own the health and growth of our Emerging Market segment (employers with 1,000–5,000 EEs) in close partnership with the VP of Client Success, Emerging Market. This is a player-coach role: the Manager will personally own a book of roughly 10 client accounts while directly managing and coaching a team of 3–4 Client Success Managers. The Manager is the first point of escalation for their direct reports, driving issues to resolution and looping in the VP of Client Success for situations that require VP-level involvement. The Manager also acts as a thought partner to the VP — providing visibility into the health of the full segment book (their own accounts plus their team’s) and helping drive department-wide process and operational improvements. The ideal candidate combines hands-on client relationship skills with strong coaching instincts, a data-driven mindset, and comfort operating as a close partner to segment leadership rather than an independent decision-maker.Responsibilities:Own Book of Business (~10 accounts)Personally own the end-to-end relationship for an assigned book of approximately 10 Emerging Market client accountsDevelop and execute service strategy to drive renewal, growth, and member retention across owned accountsIdentify opportunities to grow account revenue through better utilization, pricing strategy, and communication of new or enhanced offeringsExercise judgment in handling client discussions, escalations, and issue resolution for owned accountsProactively diagnose and resolve root-cause drivers of service or delivery issuesConduct professional, productive in-person and virtual meetings with clientsWillingness to travel as needed to clients, Lantern headquarters (Dallas), and relevant industry events Team Leadership, Coaching, Escalation Management, and Day-to-Day TriageDirectly manage, mentor, and coach 3–4 Client Success Managers, with potential for the team to grow over timeCoach, mentor, and hold direct reports accountable for identifying revenue-growth opportunities within their book of business — utilization, pricing strategy, and communication of new or enhanced offeringsServe as the first point of escalation for direct reports, driving issues to resolution and looping in the VP of Client Success for situations that require VP-level involvementCoach direct reports on the full spectrum of client success skills: relationship management, upsell and cross-sell strategy, renewal strategy, and how to identify both risk flags and growth opportunitiesConduct regular 1:1s and co-own Emerging Market team meetings alongside the VP; provide ongoing feedback and support career development and progressionSupport hiring and onboarding of new Client Success Managers as the team scalesFoster a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on shared client success goals Book of Business Analysis & ReportingAnalyze the health of the full book of business rolling up to the role — owned accounts plus all direct reports’ accounts — including renewal risk, growth pipeline, and client satisfactionPrepare and deliver regular readouts to the VP of Client Success summarizing segment health, key risks, wins, and emerging trendsProactively flag at-risk accounts or systemic issues before they escalate, keeping the VP consistently informed (“managing up”)Own data hygiene and accuracy across reporting tools, dashboards, and CRM records to ensure real-time visibility into segment performance Partnership with VP / Segment Co-LeadershipAct as a close thought partner and co-leader with the VP of Client Success on strategy for the Emerging Market segmentPartner with the VP on goal-setting, resourcing, and team structure decisions as the segment growsPartner with key stakeholders to develop and standardize Client Success processes and playbooks (relationship management, upsell, renewal, risk escalation, reporting, etc.)Champion adoption of standardized processes and best practices across the teamProactively identify opportunities for improvement and automation, and propose solutionsActively participate in and own segment initiatives and special projects as needed Cross-Functional CollaborationEstablish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders in sales, marketing, network, member services, and other related functionsFoster a “one team” approach, advocating on behalf of clients and the Client Success team for improved processes and automation Requirements:Bachelor’s degree requiredExperience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on the self-funded benefits industry, required7+ years of job-related experience in a strategic account or client management role within human capital, healthcare, or benefits preferred2–3 years of people management experience preferred; candidates with strong mentorship experience and demonstrated leadership readiness will also be considered given this is a first-line management roleHealthcare start-up experience strongly preferredAbility to engage interpersonally with all levels within an organization, including C-suiteProcess-driven with strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insightProficient in Salesforce (SFDC) and the Microsoft 365 suite; familiar with Monday.com and BI/reporting platforms; comfortable using AI tools in day-to-day workStrong coaching and influence-management skills, with the ability to motivate a team supporting a shared book of businessAbility to thrive in a matrixed organizational structure and operate as a close partner to segment leadershipMotivated team player with a positive, collaborative attitudeAbility to work in a fast-paced, start-up-like environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHigh energy level, willing to contribute to establishing a world-class corporate culture Strong Candidates will:Move Fast: Acting with urgency to respond to client and business needsBe Comfortable in a Fast-Paced Environment: that can be challenging but highly rewardingBe Good with Numbers: both in how they articulate value propositions but also in how they measure and report successBe Strategic Thinkers/Problem Solvers: both in how they work cross functionally, and also in how they build their function and supporting systems/processesBe Customer Focused: always looking to understand, advocate for and improve how we engage with our prospectsHave High Energy and a Positive Outlook: infusing their engagement with prospects and internal teams with positive energy to help achieve our joint goalsBenefitsMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort & Long Term DisabilityLife Insurance401k with company matchPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveCompensation: Base salary range: $100k–$120k plus variable compensation, depending on relevant experience, location, and qualifications. About You:You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins. INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas. You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear. You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life.

Manager, Client Success (Emerging Market)

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