Health & Benefits Consultant

Marsh McLennan•Williamson, WV

2d•$88,000 - $176,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer. This role will be based in Los Angeles or Irvine CA. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. As a Health & Benefits (H&B) Consultant, you will assist with managing consulting engagements with 2,000+ life employers regarding their medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans and programs. You will negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure health and welfare plan coverage for these employers, acting as the client manager and often the Mercer relationship manager. We will count on you to: Manage complex client engagements, including overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking, and other studies. Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and drive the development of tools and solutions to address complex client issues. Develop the full scope of services provided to the client and set roles/responsibilities within the client team. Effectively communicate Mercer's position on the latest industry trends to clients. Be accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects. Monitor the success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness, and client satisfaction. Set strategic direction and create demand for new products/services in the marketplace. Manage and participate in new business opportunities with sales channel partners.

Requirements

BA/BS degree.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex health care benefit plans.
Client facing experience in a consulting capacity
Renowned expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field.

Nice To Haves

Life and Health License
Strong, innovative sales and marketing skills plus the ability to market organizational strengths successfully.
Well-versed mathematical skills, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills.
Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

Manage complex client engagements, including overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking, and other studies.
Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and drive the development of tools and solutions to address complex client issues.
Develop the full scope of services provided to the client and set roles/responsibilities within the client team.
Effectively communicate Mercer's position on the latest industry trends to clients.
Be accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects.
Monitor the success of projects in terms of scope, budget, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
Set strategic direction and create demand for new products/services in the marketplace.
Manage and participate in new business opportunities with sales channel partners.