Ambassador Role

Essential Functions  

• Engage with the optical industry and peers to provide insights and correct misinformation.  
• Proactively communicate with peers about VSP Vision products and services, helping doctors understand the benefits and resources available through VSP Premier Edge.  
• Elevate the perception of VSP Vision’s reputation among others in the industry.  
• Address topics that may be viewed as controversial and connect back to the enterprise as needed.   
• Provide intel to/from VSP Vision and state optometric association. 
• Offer input and doctor’s perspective on VSP Vision programs and concepts.  
• Bring awareness and perspective on up-and-coming clinical trends.  
• By request:  
  • Represent VSP Vision at regional and national meetings.   
  • Participate in VSP Vision Care client meetings (i.e., partnership review meetings, finalist meetings with current and potential clients, wellness presentations for existing clients). 
  • Participate in focus groups and various enterprise intel requests.  
  • Network with or mentor optometric students. 
  • Support local natural disaster efforts or charity care events.  
  • Partake in various surveys providing feedback on program meetings, quarterly calls, trainings, etc. 
  • Participate on an advisory panel specific to a business need. 
  • Participate in blogs, testimonials, or other media opportunities. 

Requirements 

• Participate in 80% (5/6) of the following Ambassador Program events listed below: 
  • Annual Ambassador Meeting 
  • 3 quarterly calls 
  • 2 deep dive trainings 
• Participate in at least 3 Ambassador activation opportunities.  
  • An activation is an opportunity requested through the Ambassador Program that supports VSP’s business initiatives, educates network providers, and/or generates competitive intel or doctor insights.  
• Sign Conflict of Interest Policy Acknowledgement annually. 
• Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement (once selected as an Ambassador). 

Qualifications 

• Five or more years post-graduation.  
• Private-practice owner, or if an associate, practicing at a private-practice location.  
• A VSP network doctor in good standing with VSP Vision Care  
• Well-connected within the profession: 
  • Relationships with schools of optometry, state optometric associations, the community, government officials, and/or other influential doctors.   
• Consumer of information (i.e. industry-related, VSP-provided intel)  
• Comfortable with challenging conversations.  
• Accessible to VSP Vision and others in the industry.  
• Participating in VSP Premier Edge (the practice must be minimum Premier Gold, preferably Platinum.) 
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment. 
• Currently residing in the state you are representing.