Senior Producing Global Benefits Consultant

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

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About The Position

Gallagher Benefit Services is seeking a highly motivated Senior Producing International Benefits Consultant to join its Multinational Benefits & Mobility Team. The role serves as a trusted advisor and primary relationship lead for a portfolio of multinational clients, delivering strategic benefits consulting and governance oversight across global markets. The consultant partners with complex organizations to develop and execute benefits strategies aligned with business objectives, optimize program performance, and enhance employee experience worldwide. The consultant advises clients on benchmarking, renewals, multinational pooling, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and benefits program design. They collaborate with local brokers and global partners, lead client meetings and presentations, develop strategic account plans, and drive complex international initiatives. As a producer, the consultant identifies opportunities to expand client relationships and connects clients with Gallagher’s broader suite of solutions. The role works primarily independently in a team-based environment, delegates and peer-reviews project work of junior colleagues, but has no formal supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Eight years of client consulting and global benefits management experience.
Production experience leveraging an allocated portfolio of clients.
Strong knowledge of alternative risk financing solutions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Client account management experience.
Excellent project management skills.
Effective time management skills.
Professional demeanor in attire, speech, and mannerisms.
Work history in some sector of the insurance industry.
Ability to handle confidential information with maximum discretion.

Responsibilities

Retain existing accounts by maintaining day-to-day client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships through proactive account planning and additional service offerings.
Keep up to date with the market and develop service solutions to meet client needs.
Present strategic initiatives for growth and efficiencies to leadership for consideration.
Provide day-to-day strategy and governance oversight of in-country benefits, including core insured policies, retirement plans, leaves, incentives, perquisites, and other HR-related issues.
Coordinate local brokers in obtaining insurance quotations for plans in locations around the world.
Recommend adaptations to local benefit plans to align with central or regional strategy, improve cost or administration efficiencies, or use alternative risk financing.
Recommend and implement new plans and design benefits packages for start-up operations.
Manage multiple projects and ensure the quality and timeliness of client deliverables.
Communicate complex matters clearly and concisely to clients and participate in client calls and meetings as needed.
Consult with team members to recommend solutions and provide technical reports on client issues.
Participate in analysis, data collection, market-practice comparisons, presentation drafting, and work with vendors on benefits-related projects.
Delegate and peer-review project work of more junior colleagues; the role has no formal supervisory responsibility.
Participate in developing the department’s products and services.
Provide proactive thought leadership and maintain a strong external presence through networking and speaking opportunities.
Stay current on relevant laws, emerging regulations, and trends.
Support key projects and potentially lead smaller projects.