Director, Strategic Account Management - CVS Media Exchange (CMX)

CVS Health Director, Strategic Account Management

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. CVS Media Exchange [CMX] is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for our suppliers, merchants, stores, GMs, brand advertisers, and agencies. Our full-funnel ad solutions leverage CVS's in-store and online data, extensive reach, and provide measurable results for our clientele. With a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service; these solutions help businesses build brand awareness, engage with CVS consumers, and convert CVS consumers to shoppers.

The Director, Strategic Account Management will lead and develop a high-performing team of Senior Account Managers and Account Managers, driving strategic client relationships, optimizing media execution, and ensuring measurable outcomes for suppliers, advertisers, and agencies. This leader is responsible for team growth and delivering on business objectives through effective collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative leader with extensive experience in account management, proven ability to develop high-performing teams, and a track record of driving measurable business growth through innovative media solutions and exceptional client partnerships.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Senior Account Managers and Account Managers, fostering professional growth and a culture of continuous improvement
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct ongoing coaching to elevate team capabilities
• Share best practices and drive adoption of innovative strategies to maximize revenue growth and client satisfaction
• Strategic Planning & Oversight
• Partner with Industry Managers to oversee Joint Business Planning (JBP) efforts, ensuring alignment of media strategies with supplier and advertiser growth objectives
• Guide the creation of campaign strategies and audience targeting recommendations across brands and product lines
• Approve strategic supplier growth proposals, leveraging deep understanding of client business goals and marketing objectives
• Client & Supplier Relationship Management
• Serve as executive sponsor for key supplier and advertiser relationships, ensuring high-level engagement and satisfaction
• Support the team in managing day-to-day business, resolving escalations, and identifying opportunities for incremental revenue
• Champion education of clients on performance metrics, insights, and optimization strategies
• Campaign Execution & Performance Optimization
• Oversee the end-to-end campaign lifecycle, ensuring precision in launch, optimization, and wrap-up across all accounts
• Monitor campaign performance using KPIs and data-driven insights, guiding the team to optimize outcomes and deliver actionable recommendations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with sales, merchandising, insights, strategy, and billing teams to drive strong results and advertiser satisfaction
• Ensure seamless execution and accurate delivery of campaigns through effective collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Support monthly billing processes and maintain oversight of campaign tracking systems
• Strategic Influence & Thought Leadership
• Present key issues, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership with clarity and strategic vision
• Influence supplier investment and drive growth through innovative media solutions and data-driven strategies
• Stay abreast of industry trends, analytics platforms, and emerging technologies to inform team strategy and client recommendations

Location : This role is hybrid and commutable to one of the following Corporate Hubs, which you must work in the office of 2 days a week (Tuesday - Wednesday) :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education :

Pay Range :

The typical pay range for this role is : $100,000.00 - $231,540.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company's equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include :

For more information, visit https : / / jobs.cvshealth.com / us / en / benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on : 01 / 02 / 2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.