Strategic Partner Liaison

VSP Vision Care•Remote IL, IL

3d•$84,000 - $141,750•Remote

About The Position

Drives doctor advocacy efforts, serving as VSP’s principal insurance and legislative advocates among eye care professionals and doctor influencers. Problem solver who works to address complex issues and questions and helps doctors maximize their relationship with VSP. Supports the development and drives implementation of short- and long-term strategic outreach plans, collaborating with business partners across the enterprise. Develops and maintains strong external relationships with policy-setting doctors and influencers within the optical industry. Implements strategies designed to influence the competitive markets in which doctors operate. Serves as a point of contact to research, analyze, and resolve complex issues and escalations involving practice-level and policy matters, coordinating with internal and external business partners when needed. Understands managed vision legislation and its implications for doctors. Knowledgeable about VSP insurance products and services, and assists doctors and staff with strategies to help them maximize their relationship with VSP. As necessary, serves as speaker/facilitator at events/workshops of all sizes. Maintains knowledge about the national and regional health care marketplace, about the vision insurance environment, and about VSP’s insurance products and services. Represents the doctor perspective on issues related to VSP and the broader industry within the enterprise. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the organization's strategic direction, balancing business and customer needs to achieve successful outcomes. Identifies and alerts the organization to business trends and conversation themes which could impact VSP or the industry. Enhances the strategic strength of enterprise partnerships, using progressive tactics to increase value and provide solutions for doctors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or other related area or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of six years of provider relations, direct outside sales, account management, business development, or client relationship experience, preferably in the optical industry.
Capable problem solver who identifies challenges on behalf of doctors and successfully works with other internal stakeholders to address issues.
Demonstrated professionalism and leadership in dealing with situations involving controversy and conflict.
Team player who enjoys working together with others to develop strategy and align on tactical execution.
Self-starter able to work independently.
Advanced written and verbal communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
Experienced speaker capable of addressing large audiences and facilitating group discussions.

Nice To Haves

Masters preferred.

Responsibilities

Drives doctor advocacy efforts, serving as VSP’s principal insurance and legislative advocates among eye care professionals and doctor influencers.
Works to address complex issues and questions and helps doctors maximize their relationship with VSP.
Supports the development and drives implementation of short- and long-term strategic outreach plans, collaborating with business partners across the enterprise.
Develops and maintains strong external relationships with policy-setting doctors and influencers within the optical industry.
Implements strategies designed to influence the competitive markets in which doctors operate.
Serves as a point of contact to research, analyze, and resolve complex issues and escalations involving practice-level and policy matters, coordinating with internal and external business partners when needed.
Understands managed vision legislation and its implications for doctors.
Assists doctors and staff with strategies to help them maximize their relationship with VSP.
Serves as speaker/facilitator at events/workshops of all sizes.
Maintains knowledge about the national and regional health care marketplace, about the vision insurance environment, and about VSP’s insurance products and services.
Represents the doctor perspective on issues related to VSP and the broader industry within the enterprise.
Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the organization's strategic direction, balancing business and customer needs to achieve successful outcomes.
Identifies and alerts the organization to business trends and conversation themes which could impact VSP or the industry.
Enhances the strategic strength of enterprise partnerships, using progressive tactics to increase value and provide solutions for doctors.