Client Relationship Consultant - Group Benefits (Remote in Southern California)

Principal Financial Group • Irvine, CA

5d • Remote

About The Position

This role is for a Client Relationship Consultant in Group Benefits, located remotely in Southern California. The company, Principal Financial Group, is committed to delivering flawless service and world-class solutions. The consultant will partner closely with the Sales team and top-level Broker partners to develop and implement customized strategies. The position offers the opportunity to become a knowledgeable industry expert and consultant in group benefits, managing an assigned block of in-force group business.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent plus 4+ years related experience (group benefits and/or account management experience preferred).
• Must be able to acquire and maintain all required state licenses within 90 days.
• Must have excellent persuasion, interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, presentation, listening, and oral/written communication skills, as well as analytical skills.
• Advanced math skills required with basic skills related to graphs, symbols, equations, etc.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of business unit applications preferred.
• Maintain accuracy while being detail oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
• Travel required (approx. 25%), including overnight stays and time out in the market in face-to-face contact with customers and brokers.
• 8+ years of experience in group benefits required (for Sr. Client Relationship Consultant role)

Nice To Haves

• Active life/health license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivering upon a strategic relationship plan that includes quarterly/annual goals
• Providing expert renewal analysis & delivery
• Delivering outstanding service and selling new lines of business

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
• Pension Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree