--- title: 'Director of Strategic Partnerships at Strongpoint Partners' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-strategic-partnerships-strongpoint-partners-remote-77j6pznnpjr0' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Director of Strategic Partnerships at Strongpoint Partners - **Company:** Strongpoint Partners - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/strongpointpartners/jobs/5398640008 ## Job description Who we are: Strongpoint Partners is tech-enabled retirement services platform serving small- to mid-sized businesses with integrated retirement third party administration, recordkeeping, payroll, and HR solutions. Recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and certified as a Great Place to Work, Strongpoint offers a suite of services that prioritizes accuracy, compliance, and reduction of regulatory risk for its clients, delivered by local client success teams that understand the nuances of the markets they serve. With a coast-to-coast network of 19 leading firms including HowardSimon ("HSR"), Jocelyn Pension Consulting ("JPC"), Retirement Strategies Group (“RSG”), Retirement Planners and Administrators (“RPA”), Pension Financial Services (“PFS”), Pollard & Associates ("PA"), Carlson Quinn ("CQ"), SI GROUP ("SIG"), Retirement Planning Consulting Group (“RPCG”), Karel-Gordon & Associates ("KGA"), Cash Balance Actuaries ("CBA"), Pension Consultants, Inc. (“PCI”), Actuaries Unlimited (“AUI”), California Retirement Plans (“CRP”), Benefit Equity ("BEI"), United Benefit Pensions, Inc. ("UBP"), Creative Retirement Systems ("CRS"), Associated Pension Consultants ("APC"), Allied Consultants, Inc. ("ACI"), American Retirement Plan Services, LLC (“ARPS”), and SMS Retirement (“SMS”). Strongpoint Partners combines a relentless passion for service and innovation with the experience and expertise required to make retirement work for everyone. For more information, please visit: [www.strongpointpartners.com](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/). Position Summary: Strongpoint Partners is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Director of Strategic Partnerships to develop and manage strategic partnerships with national and regional RIA and Broker-Dealer, recordkeeper, and asset management firms. In this role, you will drive sales growth, expand market share, and increase adoption of Strongpoint’s retirement plan solutions across key distribution channels. The ideal candidate is a consultative relationship builder with a strong track record in institutional sales and strategic account management within financial services. This individual brings deep knowledge of the retirement plan marketplace and understands how to position solutions within both defined contribution (DC) and defined benefit (DB) environments. PLEASE NOTE: This role is remote with expected travel to partner firms, conferences, and internal meetings as needed. Key Responsibilities: - Build, manage, and expand relationships with key decision-makers at strategic partner firms - Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive sales growth, increase distribution, and expand revenue across assigned accounts - Identify opportunities for platform inclusion, product integration, and co-marketing initiatives with partner firms - Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and regulatory developments to provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders - Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to execute distribution strategies and client initiatives - Deliver product training and thought leadership presentations to advisors, home office teams, and field consultants - Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline activity, and account plans using CRM tools - Other duties as assigned Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field - 7–10 years of experience in retirement plan sales, national accounts, or institutional relationship management within financial services - Strong understanding of ERISA and non-ERISA retirement plan structures - Experience working with RIAs, Broker-Dealers, and distribution platforms - Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Excel, and data analytics tools - MBA or advanced degree preferred Key Competencies: - Strategic and analytical thinking - Executive-level relationship management - Strong negotiation and presentation skills - Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-driven approach - Ability to navigate complex organizational structures - Excellent written and verbal communication skills Performance Metrics: - Growth in plans and assets under administration across RIA and Broker-Dealer channels - Expansion of strategic partnerships and platform placements - Advisor engagement and effectiveness of training initiatives - Retention and satisfaction of key distribution partners Pay Transparency Statement: The anticipated pay range for this position is $150,000-$175,000 annually plus commission/bonus structure. At Strongpoint Partners, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program. Our Value-Driven Employee Experience: - Flexible Workplace – Hybrid and remote options available for many roles. - Flexible PTO – Competitive paid time off, including flexible & unlimited options. - Inclusive Environment – A culture that values diversity, collaboration, and respect. - Growth Opportunities – Support for ongoing learning and career development. - Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. - Workplace Perks – Incentive bonus programs, flexible hours, & more. **Specific benefits and programs may vary by partner and position. ## About Strongpoint Partners ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Strongpoint Partners provides a tech-enabled retirement, payroll, and HR platform for small- to medium-sized businesses, combining local service with national infrastructure. - **Entity Type**: Private (fastest-growing private company on Inc. 5000) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, IL, USA - **Founded**: 2022 (the Strongpoint Partners entity was launched; predecessor firms have over 40 years of history) - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (the company describes itself as “built by founders for founders” and is led by a team of industry veterans) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Retirement plan third-party administration (TPA), payroll, and HR services - **Target customers**: Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), B2B - **Mission**: “Making retirement work for everyone.” ## Products & Services - **Retirement Plan Administration**: Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, Cash Balance, and ESOP plan design, administration, fiduciary oversight, and compliance reporting. - **Recordkeeping**: Enterprise-level data validation and customized workflows for retirement plans. - **Payroll (Strongpay)**: Integrated payroll platform that complements TPA services, processing billions in payroll dollars annually. - **HRIS**: Retirement-integrated HR solutions with concierge service and data validation. - **Consulting & Actuarial Services**: Specialty consulting for complex plan structures, including cash balance plans and ESOPs. All offerings are delivered through a tech-enhanced service model with local client success teams. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metrics**: - Plan Assets Under Administration: **$54B+** - Total Plans Administered: **32,000+** - Retirement Plan Participants Supported: **600,000+** - Employees: **408 U.S.-based** (as of April 2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed (the company grows through acquisitions and partnerships with independent TPA firms) - **Growth Signals**: - Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies in **2025 and 2026** (two consecutive years) - Rapid expansion via acquisitions: 15+ firms joined between 2022 and 2026 (e.g., Pension Consultants, Actuaries Unlimited, CRP, Benefit Equity, and many more) - Assets under administration grew from $6B (2024) to $54B+ - Headcount more than doubled from ~200 (2024) to 408 (2025) ## Competitive Advantages - **National network, local service**: A partnership of independent TPAs covering 42+ states, offering personalized service with the resources of a national platform. - **Deep expertise**: Average 35+ years of plan design experience among founders; average client tenure of ~9.5 years. - **High customer satisfaction**: Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 81 across the affiliate network. - **Integrated solution**: Combines retirement administration, recordkeeping, payroll, and HR in one platform, reducing compliance risk for clients. - **Scale and compliance**: 100M+ payroll data checks run annually, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. ## Strategic Focus - Continue building the nation’s most trusted, knowledgeable, and customer-centric retirement and payroll platform for SMBs. - Expand the national network through acquisitions and new partner firms. - Deepen integration between retirement, payroll, and HR solutions to deliver a seamless experience. - Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and service leadership. ## Why Work Here - **Great Place to Work Certified** (2025): 92% of employees say it’s a great place to work (vs. 57% at a typical U.S. company); 97% feel welcomed when joining. - **Award**: Ranked **#40 on Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ 2025** (Small and Medium category). - **Culture & Values**: Emphasis on collaboration, integrity, customer obsession, and continuous improvement. Values include “Stronger Together,” “Do Right Things, Do Things Right,” and “Own the Outcome.” - **Benefits**: Flexible Time Off program, robust training and development, and a focus on well-being. - **Work Model**: Not explicitly disclosed; HQ in Chicago with a national remote workforce (likely hybrid/remote options based on distributed team). - **Growth Opportunities**: Rapidly growing company (Inc. 5000) with frequent acquisitions, offering career advancement in retirement, payroll, and HR domains. ## Sources 1. [strongpointpartners.com](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/) 2. [strongpointpartners.com/life-at-strongpoint](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/life-at-strongpoint) 3. [strongpointpartners.com/our-story](https://www.strongpointpartners.com/our-story) 4. [greatplacetowork.com](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7080453) 5. 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