Senior Benefits Consultant

Bridge Specialty Group • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking a Senior Benefits Consultant to join our growing team! This role blends thought leadership, market strategy, and high‑impact consulting for the purpose of developing new business. You will shape benefits strategies for major employers while driving new business, expanding relationships, and positioning our firm as a trusted advisor in a competitive marketplace. How You Will Contribute: Strategic Advisory Serve as the lead strategic advisor for large and mid-sized employers, developing multi‑year health & welfare benefits strategies that improve cost, quality, and employee experience. Guide C‑suite leaders on long‑term healthcare strategies and tactics. Provide insights on emerging market trends, regulatory changes, and innovation within benefits, helping clients stay ahead of industry shifts. Business Development & Growth Manage, lead, and grow a profitable portfolio of clients and customers. Identify, pursue, and secure new large‑employer clients through proactive prospecting, networking, executive presentations, and participation in industry forums. Lead the full cycle of RFP responses, finalist presentations, and solution design for prospective clients. Build and expand relationships with CHROs, CFOs, Total Rewards leaders, and other executive sponsors to drive upsell and cross‑sell opportunities. Partner with leadership to shape go‑to‑market strategy, market positioning, and intellectual capital that differentiates the firm. Client Delivery & Team Leadership Oversee complex client engagements, ensuring strategic alignment, exceptional delivery, and measurable outcomes. Deliver executive‑level presentations that simplify complexity and guide strategic decision‑making. Mentor junior consultants and analysts; develop internal frameworks, tools, and models to enhance practice capabilities. Foster cross‑functional collaboration across enterprise capabilities. Demonstrate strong executive presence and communication skills in both internal and external settings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 year degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 9+ years employee benefits experience with a thorough understanding and knowledge of employee benefits
• 4+ years financial experience.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Microsoft Excel – Strong to expert level skills required
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• This position may require routine or periodic travel which may require the teammate to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle. If required, acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are requirements of this position.
• Must obtain and maintain active Life/Accident and Health Insurance Agent License

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead strategic advisor for large and mid-sized employers, developing multi‑year health & welfare benefits strategies that improve cost, quality, and employee experience.
• Guide C‑suite leaders on long‑term healthcare strategies and tactics.
• Provide insights on emerging market trends, regulatory changes, and innovation within benefits, helping clients stay ahead of industry shifts.
• Manage, lead, and grow a profitable portfolio of clients and customers.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new large‑employer clients through proactive prospecting, networking, executive presentations, and participation in industry forums.
• Lead the full cycle of RFP responses, finalist presentations, and solution design for prospective clients.
• Build and expand relationships with CHROs, CFOs, Total Rewards leaders, and other executive sponsors to drive upsell and cross‑sell opportunities.
• Partner with leadership to shape go‑to‑market strategy, market positioning, and intellectual capital that differentiates the firm.
• Oversee complex client engagements, ensuring strategic alignment, exceptional delivery, and measurable outcomes.
• Deliver executive‑level presentations that simplify complexity and guide strategic decision‑making.
• Mentor junior consultants and analysts; develop internal frameworks, tools, and models to enhance practice capabilities.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration across enterprise capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong executive presence and communication skills in both internal and external settings.

Benefits

• Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior