Insurance, Financial Services

Strategic Partner Consultant, Workforce Benefits

RemoteHybridFull Time$110,000–$120,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

Windows
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Outlook
Travel 30-50%

Nice to have

College Degree
Incentive Compensation

Role summary

Symetra is seeking a Strategic Partner Consultant for their Workforce Benefits team to drive profitable growth by managing and expanding relationships with national and regional partners. The role involves identifying strategic partnerships, negotiating terms, planning and executing partner meetings, managing compensation agreements, and tracking ROI. Requires a high school diploma, a college degree or related experience, 5-8 years in Life and Disability relationship management, strong knowledge of life and disability insurance products, and proficiency with MS Office Suite. The position offers flexible work arrangements and travel.

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join ourWorkforce Benefitsteam as a Strategic Partner Consultant!

About the role

As a Strategic Partner Consultant, you will support the profitable growth of Symetra’s Workforce Benefits business by managing and growing relationships with designated national and regional partners. You will bring a strong understanding of the market, Symetra’s products and collaboration between sales, account management, and operations teams.

What you will do

Build and maintain strong relationships with key strategic partners
Identify and secure strategic partnerships that align with Symetra’s goals and negotiate terms and agreements that build mutual value for Symetra and our strategic partners
Plan and execute on annual partner stewardship meetings and broker advisory board meetings
Organize and participate in national and regional meetings with designated strategic partners
Follow up on key deliverables and track results to build strong ROI for sponsored events
Manage partner supplemental compensation agreements to ensure alignment with mutually agreed upon objectives between partners and Symetra and accuracy of monthly, quarterly and annual payments
Travel 30-40% as assigned

Why work at Symetra

“We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!” Stephanie F., VP Customer Service & Operations

“If you're looking for a place to call home, grow professionally and personally and most importantly, be yourself, Symetra is the right fit.” - Daniel P., Senior Underwriter

What we offer you

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
Want more details? Check out ourSymetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Base salary:$110,000 - $120,000 annually plus eligibility for Incentive Compensation

Who you are

High school diploma required
College Degree or related work experience
5-8 years in Life and Disability relationship management
Excellent verbal presentation and interpersonal skills
Strong knowledge of life and disability insurance products and processes
Proficient with Windows (to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook)
Ability to travel 30-50%

We empower inclusionAt Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedomSymetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.For more information about our careers visit: Work AuthorizationEmployer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity. Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

Disqualification from the recruitment process
Withdrawal of a job offer
Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered

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