Strategic Partnerships Associate - Employers

Corner Health•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Corner Health is rebuilding primary care by helping Nurse Practitioners start and scale independent practices. Its AI-native operating system supports billing, insurance, patient communication, and clinical workflows. The company operates a network of hyper-local, in-person primary care practices powered by modern technology. The Strategic Partnerships Associate will lead Corner Health’s employer channel in the Phoenix market. This person will build relationships with local employers and benefits brokers, introduce Corner Health’s model to employees, and help develop the employer partnership approach as the company scales. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and is a high-visibility role focused on building the employer channel from the ground up. The role includes developing employer and broker pipelines, improving the employer value proposition, leading partner launches and ongoing support, and using market feedback to shape go-to-market strategy. The associate will also represent Corner Health at local benefits, HR, and business community events.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in employee benefits within the Arizona market, such as at a benefits brokerage or consultancy, health plan or TPA, or a health solution selling to employers.
Deep familiarity with self-funded and level-funded plans and understanding of how employers and their advisors make benefits decisions.
An established network of Arizona employers, brokers, and benefits consultants, with the credibility to open doors.
Strong commercial and executive presence, including confidence pitching to HR, finance, and C-suite leaders and building long-term, trusted relationships.
Resourcefulness and the ability to take ownership and pursue ambitious goals.
Comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment with high ownership, ambiguity, and rapid iteration.
Ability and interest in using AI tools to work faster and smarter.

Nice To Haves

Deep roots in the Arizona market and established relationships with local employers, brokers, and community leaders.
Experience selling, implementing, or advising on innovative healthcare solutions such as direct primary care, onsite or near-site clinics, navigation, or point solutions.
A track record of driving employee engagement and utilization of a new benefit after launch.
A personal connection to the mission of making independent, local primary care accessible to more patients.

Responsibilities

Build and own a pipeline of Arizona employers by sourcing and prospecting, then leading conversations with HR, benefits, and finance leaders through signed partnerships.
Build trusted relationships with Arizona benefits brokers and consultants, equip them to bring Corner Health to their clients, and develop them as a repeatable source of employer opportunities.
Refine the employer value proposition using pitch materials, ROI analyses, and case studies that communicate value to self-funded and level-funded employers.
Design and run launch plans for new employer partners, including employee communications, onsite events, enrollment, and engagement.
Serve as the ongoing point of contact for employer partners; track utilization, report results, and support renewals and expansion.
Use field insights to refine employer go-to-market strategy, including target segments, pricing and partnership structures, channel strategy, and expansion playbooks.
Represent Corner Health at Phoenix-area benefits, HR, and business community events and build relationships with Arizona employers.