Strategic Partner Liaison

VSP Vision Care

Strategic Partner Liaison at VSP Vision driving advocacy among eye care professionals and implementing strategic outreach plans. Responsible for enhancing relationships within the optical industry while managing complex issues.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,000 - $141,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drives doctor advocacy efforts, serving as VSP’s principal insurance and legislative advocates among eye care professionals and doctor influencers
Supports the development and drives implementation of short- and long-term strategic outreach plans, collaborating with business partners across the enterprise
Develops and maintains strong external relationships with policy-setting doctors and influencers within the optical industry
Implement strategies designed to influence the competitive markets in which doctors operate
Serves as a point of contact to research, analyze, and resolve complex issues and escalations involving practice-level and policy matters
Maintains knowledge about the national and regional health care marketplace, about the vision insurance environment, and about VSP’s insurance products and services
Represents the doctor perspective on issues related to VSP and the broader industry within the enterprise
Enhances the strategic strength of enterprise partnerships, using progressive tactics to increase value and provide solutions for doctors
Ability to travel 70% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or other related area or equivalent experience
Minimum of six years of provider relations, direct outside sales, account management, business development, or client relationship experience, preferably in the optical industry
Demonstrated professionalism and leadership in dealing with situations involving controversy and conflict
Team player who enjoys working together with others to develop strategy and align on tactical execution
Self-starter able to work independently
Advanced written and verbal communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills
Experienced speaker capable of addressing large audiences and facilitating group discussions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Eligible bonuses and commissions

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentaccount managementprovider relationssalesstrategic outreachproblem-solvinginfluencing

Soft Skills

leadershipteam playercommunicationprofessionalismself-startercollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree