Strategic Partnerships Director, Employer

Pomelo Care

8d • $330,000 - $370,000 • Remote

About The Position

In this role, you will spearhead our growth with the nation's largest employers. You will own the end-to-end sales process for large and jumbo employers, driving market demand, crafting tailored prospect and buyer-level strategies and proposals and managing the full sales cycle. This position is integral to driving Pomelo revenue growth and furthering our mission by creating opportunities to serve more families.
This role reports to the Head of Employer Sales and is open to any candidates located in the continental US.

Requirements

• 10+ years of direct sales experience, including at least 5 years selling to benefits leaders or similar functions within large employers (25K+ employees), with a documented history of exceeding quotas and delivering results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex end-to-end sales processes, with exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in using tools like Salesforce to manage deals and follow-ups.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities, capable of distilling complex information into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences.
• Adaptive, pragmatic, and eager to thrive in a fast-paced, metric-driven startup environment with competing priorities.
• Familiarity with the healthcare system and digital health space, including industry and competitive trends, paired with a willingness to research and learn new domains.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects, problem-solving across teams, and turning ideas into actionable strategies.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and a relentless drive for success.

Responsibilities

• Champion Pomelo's mission with enthusiasm and credibility, utilizing relationship building to drive market demand.
• Develop a detailed plan for meeting your individual sales targets.
• Secure meetings with employer buyers at all levels, from C-suite executives to benefits leaders, using creativity and persistence.
• Position Pomelo’s value proposition effectively, tailoring approaches based on competitive insights and individual buyer needs.
• Assess and engage decision-makers, influencers, and champions, crafting persona-specific strategies to deliver value in every interaction.
• Work collaboratively with our channel partners (e.g., national and regional health plans, benefits consultants) to drive an efficient and consultative sales process.
• Drive and achieve sales goals, including management of the entire end-to-end sales process.
• Travel as needed for conferences, prospect meetings, and to engage with brokers/consultants.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their families
• High deductible Health Plans with Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Equity grant participation
• 401(k) program
• Competitive vacation policy
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fully remote work flexibility (within the US)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed