[Hiring] Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager @Modern Health

Role Description

Modern Health is looking for an experienced Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager to shape and drive our consultant partnerships in the Central Region. In this highly visible role, you'll report to and work alongside our VP of Partnerships and own the day-to-day management of our partners and their clients, acting as a liaison between Modern Health and a targeted group of innovative and passionate benefit consultants. You will be responsible for identifying new partnership opportunities, nurturing existing high-value partners and representing Modern Health as a leader in the industry to positively impact the lives of millions. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, enthusiastic, relationship-oriented, and mission-driven.

This position is not eligible to be performed in Hawaii.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the national point of contact for key brokerage and consulting partners, while owning relationships across Midwest consulting firms, engaging senior stakeholders, subject matter experts, and lead consultants.
• Drive growth by generating qualified opportunities through consultant partners.
• Develop and execute strategic plans across a defined set of firms to ensure consistent referrals and advocacy for Modern Health.
• Partner closely with Account Executives and Client Management to activate relationships, influence opportunities, and support a seamless client and renewal experience.
• Build and deepen relationships across the brokerage and consulting ecosystem, while collaborating cross-functionally with Growth, Product, Clinical Care, and Operations to align on strategy and execution.
• Lead compelling presentations and strategic conversations that elevate how partners and employers think about mental health, positioning Modern Health as a differentiated market leader.

Who You Are

• A trusted advisor who builds credibility quickly and becomes a go-to partner within brokerage and consulting firms by earning trust and adding value.
• Strategic in how you show up, thinking beyond individual opportunities and focusing on long-term positioning, firm-level relationships, and influencing the market early.
• Commercially sharp, understanding how partnerships translate into pipeline and growth, aligning relationships to business outcomes without compromising trust.
• Well-versed in the brokerage and consulting ecosystem, understanding how consulting/brokerage firms operate and how decisions are made within complex organizations.
• Grounded in the realities of the Central Region market, understanding the importance of strong local relationships and balancing national strategy with local influence.
• Naturally curious and insight-driven, asking the right questions, listening closely, and turning market insights into actionable strategies.
• High EQ with executive presence, communicating with confidence and clarity, engaging senior stakeholders effectively.
• A connector across teams, collaborating seamlessly with Sales, Client Management, Product, and Clinical teams to create alignment and drive results.
• Comfortable in ambiguity and ownership, taking initiative and operating with urgency.
• Mission-driven, energized by the opportunity to transform how employers approach mental health and make a meaningful impact at scale.

Role Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the employer healthcare benefits space, including brokerage, consulting, or vendor partnerships/sales.
• Proven experience building and managing relationships with national and regional brokerage and consulting firms.
• Demonstrated success influencing pipeline through the generation of qualified sales opportunities.
• Strong understanding of how consultants evaluate solutions and make recommendations to clients.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Client Management, Product, and other internal teams to drive outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive initiatives forward in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Healthcare, Health Management, or related field).

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical / Dental / Vision
• Stipend towards mental health benefits
• 401k plan
• Flexible PTO
• Passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact
• Awesome office with snacks and catered lunch in the Financial District
• Generous parental leave policy
• Unlimited career growth opportunity