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We are looking for a strategic and experienced Associate Director, Client Operations to lead the relationship with one of our key Quit for Life accounts, while also leading and developing part of the Client Management team within our State Quit Services organization. This role sits at the intersection of senior client leadership and people management — owning the health, growth, and retention of one of our key accounts while building the capability and career growth of the team supporting our broader State Quit for Life portfolio.
This role works closely with our product, engineering, billing, evaluation, and reporting teams, and represents Client Services in cross-functional and executive-level conversations about account strategy, escalations, and growth. We're looking for a leader who is highly detail-oriented, thrives under deadline pressure, brings sound judgment to ambiguous or high-stakes situations, and has a genuine passion for public health.
This is an ideal position for a candidate who wants to combine hands-on ownership of a key client with the opportunity to coach and grow a team, and who is passionate about furthering the work of tobacco and nicotine cessation.
Preferred locations: Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, & Georgia
Act as the client's internal advocate, building strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure satisfaction, retention, and delivery excellence
Serve as the senior relationship owner and primary escalation point for our largest State Quitline account, building trusted, executive-level relationships with state stakeholders
Provide strategic consultative guidance on service delivery, program design, and Quitline enhancements, anchored in the client's evolving public health priorities
Lead strategic account planning for the flagship account, including retention strategy, expansion/enhancement opportunities, and long-range roadmap alignment
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Create and champion strategic plans to target priority populations across accounts
Present business reviews, performance results, and strategic recommendations to internal executive stakeholders and client leadership
Travel periodically for onsite client visits, team building, and educational conferences
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND THE EMPLOYER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY November 29, 2026.
RVO Health is a health-technology company created through a joint venture between Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum. Together, we’ve brought some of the most trusted names in healthcare under one roof, including Healthline, Healthgrades, Fullspan Health, Medical News Today, Optum Perks, and more. We're the #1 source for doctor search in the U.S. Every day, people turn to our brands in moments that matter to find reliable health information, connect with doctors, save money on prescriptions, and take meaningful action on their wellbeing.
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Senior · 7+ years experience
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