Director, Strategic Partner Marketing and Business Development

The Director, Strategic Partner Marketing and Business Development can be based anywhere in the US. The role’s compensation includes a combination of base salary and commission on new and retained business. Responsibilities: Develop and implement long-term partner marketing and business development strategies that drive enrollments and retain members. Assist in the creation of innovative partner solutions that drive revenue and profit growth across new and existing partners. Identify, negotiate, and establish high ROI strategic partnerships with key players/executives in the Financial and/or Senior Lifestyle & Content vertical, focusing on mutual growth opportunities. Guide development of business development support: prospect outreach, pitch deck, case studies, deal templates, downloadable marketing assets, etc… Develop value-based selling solutions and customer journey maps, tailored to each partner’s growth agenda highlighting joint partner and eHealth growth opportunities. Ensure alignment between the creation and execution of marketing campaigns and the contracted deliverables. Develop a deep understanding of eHealth’s technology and services so that you can influence ecommerce and marketing innovation that drives growth for eHealth and our partners. Collaborate with a high-performing team of business development and account management professionals. Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, competitive positioning, and opportunities for growth. Measure and analyze the success of partner programs and campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly. Collaborate with sales, product, engineering and retention teams to ensure alignment and maximize the impact of partnership initiatives. Manage the forecast and budget for partner marketing and business development activities, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Report out to executive management on initiative and strategy progress and financial result. Travel as needed. Qualifications: 15+ years of experience in partner marketing, business development, or a related role. 15+ years of a quantifiable, proven sales track record. Experience developing marketing programs or campaigns. While not required, a deep understanding of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medicare Supplement, Employer and Individual insurance landscapes, is strongly desired. Broad and deep existing relationships in the Financial and/or Senior Lifestyle & Content landscapes to immediately lever actionable business opportunities. Ability to build key management relationships with enterprise partners, leveraging multi-channel marketing campaigns and digital solutions to achieve financial objectives. Expertise in identifying, nurturing and closing partner pipeline. Experience in market development, identifying short and long-term industry and partner growth opportunities. Demonstrated ability to create and sell partner marketing tactics and strategies based on understanding partner and consumer motivation, pain points and journeys. Data-driven approach to develop and manage prospect pipeline, marketing tactics, resource allocation and ability to deliver high ROI, on time and on budget. The ability to articulate eHealth’s value proposition to both partners and consumers. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Experience operating with a sales quota or commission-based model. Proficient in creating and presenting sales decks and clear support communications to influence C-suite partners. Experience and comfort working in an entrepreneurial environment, operating at a fast pace and fluid nature to adapt the changing needs of the consumer, the regulatory environment, and the business. Ability to travel extensively.

Salary : $102,000 - $137,000