Alexander Izzi
New Albany
Summary
Relationship-driven healthcare professional with 7+ years of sales experience building and optimizing partnerships across the health plan, employer, and behavioral health ecosystems. Accomplished in cultivating client partnerships, streamlining service processes, and integrating cross-functional teams to foster measurable success.Celebrated for impacting senior stakeholders, designing scalable partnership processes, and elevating retention through a consultative, people-oriented approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Director - Employer & Health Plan Partnerships
Agave Health
01.2025 - Current
- First Commercial hire responsible for establishing Agave's go-to-market and partnership strategy for employer and health-plan segments.
- Built and managed relationships with large employers, consultants, and health plans to ensure satisfaction, renewal, and measurable impact.
- Partner Cross-functionally with Product, Clinical, and Operations teams to deliver specialized ADHD care aligned with client needs.
- Created a $5M+ pipeline of qualified opportunities and secured $1M in revenue (realized in 26')
- Developed relationships with industry-leading organizations such as Nike, American Express, and Cigna, establishing Agave's footprint within enterprise behavioral health systems.
- A strategic partnership and relationship management role supporting the growth of Agave Health's ADHD-focused behavioral health platform within the employer and health plan markets.
DEI Team Member
Pelago
06.2022 - 10.2024
- As part of Pelago's DEI team, I worked with 7 others to advance DEI as a core value and critical component of Pelago's culture. Executed creative strategies to foster organizational DEI goals, and supported the hiring team with DEI representation during hiring opportunities.
Strategic Sales Associate - Health Plan Partnerships
Pelago Health
02.2021 - 10.2024
- A relationship-focused role supporting the growth and success of health plan partnerships serving 150k+ members. Collaborated across commercial, operations, and clinical teams to ensure seamless service delivery, optimize client satisfaction, and align organizational sales goals with health plan priorities.
- Built and managed strategic partnerships with major health plans, including Independence Blue Cross, Cambia Health Plan, BCBS RI, UMR, and Farm Bureau, helping expand access to digital substance use and behavioral health care.
- Served as a key liaison between Pelago and health plan stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals, reporting, and care outcomes through ongoing communication and performance reviews.
- Partnered cross-functionally with Operations, Clinical, Product, and Data teams to ensure successful implementation, ongoing optimization, and issue resolution for complex accounts.
- Supported RFP development and strategic planning, translating partner objectives into actionable execution plans to strengthen satisfaction and retention.
- Delivered partnership performance reports and insights, highlighting engagement trends, outcomes, and ROI opportunities.
- Generated $6M+ in realized revenue
- Consistently exceeded expectations; FY24: 107% attainment, FY23: 115%, FY22: 97%
Regional Account Manager
Granite Telecommunications
11.2018 - 01.2021
- A full-cycle sales role targeting enterprise clients with 100+ Employees. Consistently exceeded sales goals by developing and executing effective outbound strategies. Managed client relationships throughout the sales cycle by thoroughly assessing client needs and providing tailored solutions to drive satisfaction.
- Notable Clients Include: Dart Container Corporation, Children's Oncology Group, Butler Aero
- Awarded 'Regional Manager of the month' March 2020
- FY 20 156% to net new business quota
- Developed effective outbound strategies to generate meaningful sales opportunities
- Generated significant sales opportunities through targeted outbound efforts.
- Served notable clients including Dart Container Corporation and Children's Oncology Group.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions throughout sales cycles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, General Business
University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island05.2017
Skills
- Health plan partnerships
- Strategic account management
- Client success and retention
- Process optimization
- Cross-functional leadership
- ROI reporting
- Behavioral health expertise
- Communication and collaboration
- Salesforce proficiency
- Spreadsheet management
- Leadership and mentorship
- Public speaking skills
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
- Written and verbal communication
- Athletic skills: golf and running
Additional Skills And Achievements
- Salesforce
- Spreadsheets (Xcel + Google Sheets)
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Public Speaking
- DEI
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Golf & Running
Groups
DEI Team Member, 06/01/22, 10/31/24, Worked with 7 others to advance DEI as a core value and critical component of Pelago's culture., Executed creative strategies to foster organizational DEI goals, and supported the hiring team with DEI representation during hiring opportunities.
Timeline
Sales Director - Employer & Health Plan Partnerships
Agave Health
01.2025 - Current
DEI Team Member
Pelago
06.2022 - 10.2024
Strategic Sales Associate - Health Plan Partnerships
Pelago Health
02.2021 - 10.2024
Regional Account Manager
Granite Telecommunications
11.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, General Business
University of Rhode Island