Mid-Market Client Relationship Manager

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.

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Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action.  We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.

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Profile Summary:  This position can be work at home or any Voya location.

The Client Relationship Manager (CRM) is an individual contributor responsible for ensuring that that the delivery of our service strategy exceeds and/or meets our clients’ expectations. CRM is measured on client satisfaction, retention and plan optimization.

Profile Description:

• Relationship Management: Meets with client key stakeholders to develop trust-based relationships within client organizations, including Senior Executives, Treasury, Human Resources, Benefits, Advisors, and TPAs. Consults with clients and brokers on investment issues including performance, diversification, style and suitability. Attends Plan Investment and Administrative Committee meetings as appropriate. Analyzes plan data and industry trends and develops a strategic plan around plan design, product and participant engagement solutions to meet clients’ needs. Leads Voya’s cross-functional service team to execute against the plan and report on effectiveness based on agreed-to metrics.
• Client Retention and Contract Negotiations: Responsible for client retention and manages RFIs, RFPs, and benchmarking exercises for clients. Manages contract negotiations for existing clients. Responsible for pricing strategy, contract preparation and signing. Negotiates appropriate Service Level Agreements.
• Project Management: Responsible for coordinating internal resources for client enhancement project work. Works with internal teams to establish live dates and scope out the project details. Responsible for negotiating project costs to clients and managing expectations concerning implementation dates.
• Client Growth: Identifies business opportunities for both organic growth and cross-sale of other Voya recordkeeping products and works within the Voya organization to develop, position, close and implement these solutions. Contributes to the development of RFP responses and participates in the sales process for new 401(k) business. Fully understands all details of Voya’s recordkeeping offering for potential clients, and presents them in a way that best positions Voya to highlight its differentiated value proposition.

Knowledge & Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in client service relationship management for defined contribution plans
•  Industry certifications and FINRA series 6 or 7 and 63 licensing preferred, will be required
•  State insurance license must be obtained within 60-days of hire
•  Strong understanding of 401(k) plans as well as a solid investment background
•  Strong Client Management experience and skills
•  Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills
•  Excellent verbal and written communications skills
•  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Travel – 35 – 50% of time; Locations – Nation-wide
• This position is work from home in a location that can cover the designated territory

***Prefer West and Southeast, but open to Northeast, South, Mid-Atlantic***

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Compensation Pay Disclosure:

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.

The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash i