Benefits Consultant

The Benefits Consultant is responsible for helping the Business Consultants in developing the overall benefits strategy - which includes evaluating current offerings, evaluating and presenting proposed options, developing / updating contributions models, finalizing benefits options, and negotiating final rates for all Master Plan Benefits programs. The Benefits Consultant is also responsible for effective and efficient management of their assigned territory, as well as assisting on a national level as needed. The Benefits Consultant is the Benefits expert for their assigned sales region and is required to maintain an active Group Life & Health Insurance License with each of their assigned states. The Benefits Consultant also work outside of their assigned sales region from time to time as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Expert level of knowledge: Benefits Strategy Development Benefits / Market Trends Open Market Offerings & carriers (for comparison purposes) Medical Benefits Ancillary Benefits Voluntary Benefits Benefit Implementation Rules & Timelines Contribution Modeling Underwriting Rules & Guidelines Travel as needed Communicate & Present Benefits Program Negotiate & finalize Benefits offering Management of their assigned territory Develop Strong relationships with the Benefits Consultants Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of insurance experience preferred Excellent Communicator, both verbal and written, with internal departments and external clients Be able to work in a fast-paced environment The ability to Prioritize & complete multiple tasks while delivering successful results (wins) Articulate and impart his/her knowledge within an assigned sales region Develop strong working relationships Education & Experience Bachelor's level degree required Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in field Disclaimer This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. This position is eligible for the following benefits: Health Insurance : Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Plan : 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off : PTO, Holidays, Parental leave and Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state law Other Benefits : Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), Identity theft protection, critical illness, accident, cancer, hospital protection, legal and pet insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr