Growth Consultant

About Alera Group

Founded in 2017, Alera Group is one of the nation's leading independent insurance and financial services firms. We combine the strength of a national organization with the personalized service of local experts to help clients succeed across Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, Wealth Services, and Human Capital Solutions.

Why Join Alera Group?

• Collaborate with purpose – Work alongside colleagues who believe the best results come from strong partnerships, shared expertise, and supporting one another.
• Build your career – Expand your expertise through meaningful work, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow across a national organization.
• Make an impact – Help clients navigate complex challenges while contributing to solutions that make a difference for their businesses, employees, and communities.

About the role

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits team helps organizations attract, retain, and support their employees through innovative benefits solutions. As a Growth Consultant, you'll play an important role in delivering exceptional client service, building trusted relationships, and helping clients navigate the complexities of employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Partner with MET leadership to identify and execute strategic growth opportunities across Missouri
• Build and maintain strong relationships with superintendents, school district leaders, board members, and key educational stakeholders
• Support client retention efforts through proactive engagement, stewardship meetings, and renewal strategy discussions
• Collaborate with producers, account teams, and leadership to support new business opportunities and market expansion initiatives
• Represent MET at educational conferences, association events, prospect meetings, and executive-level presentations
• Gather and communicate market intelligence, industry trends, competitor activity, and member feedback to leadership teams
• Assist with board engagement, strategic communications, and initiatives that support organizational objectives
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and messaging that reinforce MET's value proposition and mission

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits, education, insurance, consulting, relationship management, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain executive-level relationships
• Strong presentation, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and collaborate across teams without direct reporting authority
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Missouri regularly
• Active Life & Health Insurance License OR ability to obtain and maintain a Life & Health Insurance License within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with K-12 educational organizations, school districts, or public sector entities
• Knowledge of employee benefits, risk management, healthcare funding arrangements, or consortium models
• Existing relationships within Missouri's educational community
• Experience supporting executive leadership, board engagement, or strategic growth initiatives
• Professional designations such as CEBS, GBA, RHU, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and career growth opportunities