Responsible for distribution strategies as they pertain to both Corporate Markets and Tax-Exempt markets.
Management of the consultant relationship management, TPA Relationship team, and RFP team, as well as driving growth strategies with key intermediaries.
Manages day-to-day activities Consultant Relations, TPA, Broker Dealer, Advisor Concierge Support and Intermediary Reporting teams.
Identify key retirement distribution partners to negotiate with and develop business plans aimed at growing opportunity volumes and increasing close rates and sales success across all intermediary channels.
Develop, maintain and distribute executive level reporting on opportunities, advance rates and win rates across all intermediary channels.
Assess metrics and embody ownership of driving thought leadership opportunities, product development and partner on sales strategies to drive further new business success in Voya’s Retirement business division.
Collaborate closely with relationship management staff to develop and implement strategy initiatives aimed at client retention.
Oversight of consultant questionnaires aimed at driving quality, product enhancements and attainment of final placements in support of related sales activity.
Improve overall relations with the consultant/intermediary community to drive and influence new business opportunities.
Work closely with Sales and Service business leaders to integrate growth strategies into meetings with key distributors.

15+ yrs. experience in the financial services industry
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, MBA preferred
Broad knowledge of retirement products, distribution channels, and services
Detailed knowledge of the defined contribution competitive landscape
Highly motivated and creative problem solver
Strong leadership skills: ability to motivate and lead a cross-functional team where some members will not have a direct reporting relationship
Ability to effectively prioritize competing demands, and to partner with Sales and Relationship management teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Travel – 20-30%

Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

VP, Strategic Intermediary Relations

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