Senior Global Benefits Central Zone Leader

Marsh McLennan•Chicago, IL

4d•$147,500 - $295,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Mercer Global Benefits Management (GBM) team. This role can be based in Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. The Senior Global Benefits Central Zone Leader will be responsible for the overall delivery of Mercer's Global Benefits services provided to our clients. This role is critical to our strategy to grow our GBM and MMB Benefits and Advisory book of business as well as retain our GBM/MMB clients. Growing our GBM/MMB practice is a key initiative for Mercer’s leadership team and will have the attention and spotlight of our Senior Executives. We will count on you to: Determine client requirements and briefs client teams. Provide guidance and direction to ensure deadlines, service standards and budgets are met. Provide clear peer review advice for colleagues. Manage international consulting relationships with client at senior management level. Handles more complex and difficult client issues. Generate sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and by leading prospecting efforts with new clients. Oversee intellectual capital and training initiatives including conceptualizing new client issue campaigns and tool development. Determines the full scope of services provided to the client and sets roles/responsibilities within the client team. Set strategic direction and creates demand for new products/services in the marketplace and leads successful global, regional or national marketing initiatives. Make a measurable contribution through specialist research, developing intellectual capital, improving processes and representing the company at external seminars. Delegate effectively to provide developmental opportunities to team members. Provide mentoring and coaching to direct reports and project team members.

Requirements

BA/BS degree.
Experience with global health and benefits in a consulting environment.
Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience in the field of global health and benefits.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

Determine client requirements and briefs client teams.
Provide guidance and direction to ensure deadlines, service standards and budgets are met.
Provide clear peer review advice for colleagues.
Manage international consulting relationships with client at senior management level.
Handles more complex and difficult client issues.
Generate sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and by leading prospecting efforts with new clients.
Oversee intellectual capital and training initiatives including conceptualizing new client issue campaigns and tool development.
Determines the full scope of services provided to the client and sets roles/responsibilities within the client team.
Set strategic direction and creates demand for new products/services in the marketplace and leads successful global, regional or national marketing initiatives.
Make a measurable contribution through specialist research, developing intellectual capital, improving processes and representing the company at external seminars.
Delegate effectively to provide developmental opportunities to team members.
Provide mentoring and coaching to direct reports and project team members.