Alight Solutions, formerly known as Aon Hewitt, is an information technology and services company that was purchased by Blackstone and relaunched as Alight Solu
VP, Strategic Account Executive – Virtual
Location
Connecticut
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$200K - $210K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
VP, Strategic Account Executive – Virtual
Alight Solutions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to CHROs and senior client leaders, presenting confidently and building executive-level relationships • Develop deep credibility with clients by understanding delivery nuances, supporting teams through escalations, quality issues (E&Os), and change order negotiations • Use this credibility and executive presence to broaden connections across client organizations, meeting additional leaders, identifying challenges, and linking them to Alight’s solutions • Lead renewal and retention strategies, including preparation, presentation, and negotiation, ensuring long-term client satisfaction • Apply a client-first, growth-oriented mindset—leveraging existing access and relationships to cross-sell and expand business • Collaborate with internal partners to address client challenges, coordinate resources, and deliver ROI/VOI-driven solutions • Tailor deal approaches to client personalities and processes, designing unique solutions rather than one-size-fits-all strategies • Conduct regular performance reviews with clients to share results, address concerns, and identify new opportunities for growth
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of success in account management, client success, or strategic sales within HR, consulting, brokerage, healthcare, or related industries
- Proven track record managing mid-to-large employer accounts (5,000+ employees)
- Polished, professional presence with strong executive communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
- Deep understanding of Alight’s solutions and delivery, with the ability to navigate client-specific nuances
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to create innovative, client-specific strategies
- Growth mindset with proven ability to identify and close expansion opportunities
- Collaborative approach with a passion for long-term client partnership and retention
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills, with a keen ability to manage complex relationships
- Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to persuade and collaborate effectively with clients, brokers, team members, and leadership
- Demonstrated ability to meet goals and manage a complex portfolio of accounts
- Skilled in facilitating strategic planning discussions, helping clients define and achieve key objectives
Benefits
- health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One
- wellbeing programs
- retirement plans with contribution matching
- generous time off
- parental leave
- continuing education
- career growth opportunities
- flexible working arrangements
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