Senior Benefits Consultant

Responsibilities

• Develops sophisticated benefit design and renewal strategies and drives the development of solutions to address complex client issues
• Works closely with account management and/or client service teams on pre-renewal strategy, RFP distribution, SPR’s, open enrollment strategy and post renewal analysis
• Determines the full scope of services to be provided to client
• Clearly establishes and communicates timelines with the client service team(s) and keeps them apprised of changes and renewal updates
• Maintains accountability for revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects and keeps all involved parties up to date
• Maintains a full understanding of the insurance markets, funding alternatives, networks and benefit plan options
• Monitors the success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness and client satisfaction
• Oversees the on-boarding of new clients by working collaboratively with client service team(s) to establish the implementation plan, team and timeline
• Ensures client service team(s) exceeds client expectations
• Grows book through cross-selling opportunities
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with clients and carriers
• Establishes effective carrier/vendor relationships to serve clients in benefits procurement and administration
• Attends carrier events to remain up to date and knowledgeable of carrier plans and changes, as well as maintain strong relationships
• Maintains a full understanding of the insurance markets, funding alternatives, networks and benefit plan options
• Ensures accuracy of client data in CRM
• Maintains a full understanding of the insurance markets, funding alternatives, networks and benefit plan options

Requirements

• Ability to influence and effectively interact with members of the C-suite
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage one's workload
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
• 7+ years’ of benefits consulting experience, required
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• Must be up to date and knowledgeable on Health Care Reform and health and ancillary insurance products
• Must have a practical knowledge of quoting process and tools
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with database applications
• Valid life and health insurance license, required

Benefits

• The typical base pay range for this role nationwide is $165,000 to $180,000 per year.
• Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location.
• In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance.
• We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs.
• You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.

Pay and Schedule

• The typical base pay range for this role nationwide is $165,000 to $180,000 per year.
• Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location.

Schedule

• Not specified