Lead Health and Benefits Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer. This role can be based in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston or Philadelphia office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements, managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placements, benchmarking, and other studies.
• Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies, driving the creation of tools and solutions to address complex client issues.
• Determine the full scope of services provided to clients and set roles/responsibilities within the client team.
• Effectively communicate Mercer's position on the latest industry trends to clients.
• Be accountable for revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects.
• Monitor project success in terms of scope, budget, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Generate sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and leading prospecting efforts with new clients.
• Create demand for new products/services in the marketplace.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex healthcare benefits challenges.
• Renowned expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field.
• Client-facing experience in a consulting environment.
• Life & Health License.

Qualifications

• Strong, innovative sales and marketing skills, with the ability to effectively market organizational strengths.
• Superior analytical and mathematical skills, along with strategic planning, communication, and listening skills.
• Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Interesting work.
• Supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work and collaboration in the office.

Pay

The applicable base salary range for this role is $115,200 to $230,400. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.