Consultant - Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh McLennan • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • $67,500 - $125,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Employee Health & Benefits Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), you will drive growth and build lasting client relationships by delivering comprehensive group benefits solutions to businesses. The role includes developing new business, managing and retaining client accounts, presenting benefit plans and conducting enrollments, and advising clients on employee benefits programs. You will work with internal account management teams and carrier partners to recommend tailored insurance solutions, provide exceptional client service, maintain accurate documentation, and stay current on industry trends, products, and regulatory requirements. Strong relationship-building, sales, communication, and consultative problem-solving skills are important to success.

MMA provides business insurance, employee health and benefits, retirement and wealth, and private client insurance solutions. The company describes its culture as inclusive and client-focused, and offers professional and personal development opportunities and colleague well-being resources. The position is hybrid. The applicable base salary range is $67,500 to $125,800, with possible performance-based incentives. Applications are accepted until January 31, 2027.

Requirements

• Active Accident, Health, and Life insurance licenses.
• Previous group benefits insurance sales experience.
• Strong knowledge of group benefits products, services, and insurance markets.
• Proven sales, prospecting, and negotiation skills, with a track record of achieving performance goals.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client meetings.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage and retain existing client accounts.
• Conduct benefit plan presentations and enrollments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee benefits programs.
• Work with internal account management teams and carrier partners.
• Provide tailored insurance recommendations and exceptional client service.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Stay current on industry trends, products, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering time.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Charitable contribution match programs.
• Stock purchase opportunities.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• 401K savings and other retirement programs.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Potential performance-based incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed