[Remote] Senior Employee Benefits Strategic Relationship Consultant
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Voya Financial is committed to providing financial opportunities for everyone, and they are seeking a Senior Employee Benefits Strategic Relationship Consultant. This role serves as the primary relationship manager for Voya’s top-tier employee benefits distribution partners, focusing on strategic management and fostering long-term partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for Voya Health Solutions strategic distribution partners, operating with a high degree of independence
- Act as the first point of contact for partner carrier relations regarding issue resolution, product inquiries, process guidance, and overall relationship management
- Lead ongoing partnership activities including:
- Regular status calls and strategic update meetings
- Process discussions and alignment efforts
- Documentation of agreed-upon terms and conditions
- Develop and deliver internal and external presentations on Voya products, services, and partnership strategies
- Create, manage, and track action plans to ensure commitments are fulfilled and partner expectations are met
- Communicate strategic relationship updates to internal stakeholders and field partners, ensuring consistent messaging across:
- Executive Regional Managers, Regional Directors, Sales Representatives, and Client Representatives
- Sales Support, Implementation, Underwriting, Product, and Actuarial teams
- Support and lead contributions to Requests for Information (RFIs) and other business development initiatives as a subject matter expert
- Assist with single-case RFIs and questionnaires related to strategic partnership agreements and provisions
- Partner with distribution partners and Voya Legal to draft, negotiate, and execute agreements, including:
- Supplemental Compensation Agreements
- Single-Case Agreements
- Technology Agreements
- Marketing Agreements
- Collaborate with the Strategic Relationship Senior Leadership Team to drive productive, profitable, and sustainable partnerships
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in employee benefits or the insurance industry
- Strong consultative and strategic problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to build, manage, and sustain relationships with key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and conflict management skills
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Solid understanding of underwriting and risk concepts
- Strong computer proficiency
- Ability to travel as needed
- Insurance licensing
- Experience mentoring or leading others
- Presale expertise with the ability to influence and support sales outcomes
- Demonstrated success in data analysis and translating insights into recommendations
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
- 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
- Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
- Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year
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