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Voluntary Benefits Consultant Mid Market Leader

At Mercer, we deliver innovative solutions that address needs of our clients and their employees. As a Voluntary Benefits Consultant in Mercer's Mid-Market practice (clients with up to 5,000 lives), you will be accountable for account management by driving client satisfaction and revenue growth across an assigned portfolio.

You will assist a group of colleagues who manage requests for inforce clients up to 1,500 lives and, as business needs require, support and oversee additional accounts exceeding 1,500 lives. Leveraging deep voluntary benefits expertise, you will partner with Lead Consultants and Client Managers to design, implement and manage voluntary benefit solutions that align with clients' global benefits strategies and objectives.

You will collaborate closely with regional Health & Benefits colleagues and draw on the resources of our Voluntary Benefits Center of Excellence.

Opportunity to grow and thrive with a Market Leader in the Voluntary benefits space

Work for a global company with excellent benefits and a dynamic culture

Excellent growth/advancement opportunity

Work with collaborative, intelligent, solutions-focused colleagues who truly care about the work, and each other, while maintaining work-life balance

Lead with the highest sense of integrity, professionalism, and team-first approach in support of Mercer's strategic priorities

Effectively support Mercer's Health and Benefits strategy and value proposition by working cohesively with a large, matrixed team of Health, Wealth and Career colleagues to meet clients' strategic objectives

Directly manage a team of colleagues within the Mid-Market Voluntary Benefits Consulting team; actively mentor junior colleagues across the Voluntary Benefits Practice to deliver brand strength and growth

Within a team structure, support a book of Mercer clients containing Voluntary Benefits lines of coverage across various industries or specialties

Develop and execute value-based expansion, penetration and retention strategies for client accounts leveraging an in-depth understanding of client needs, market trends and product and service offerings

Effectively partner with carriers and vendors to drive market innovation and growth.

Maintain a strong professional network and represent Mercer's brand in the market

Bachelor's Degree required

Voluntary Benefits subject matter experience required

Strong voluntary benefits product, process and market knowledge (to include but not be limited to supplemental health, ID Theft Protection, Legal, Auto/Home, Discount, Purchasing Programs, Discount, Pet Insurance, Life with LTC)

5+ years' experience as a Voluntary Benefits Consultant

10+ years delivering Voluntary Benefits solutions to large and complex employers

Prior people or team management experience desired

Strong financial and business acumen

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, successfully manage multiple and conflicting priorities to meet or exceed deadlines

Current Life/Health License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Strong collaboration and team focused skills (relationship building and fostering with Mercer Health & Benefits and Voluntary Benefits colleagues)

Demonstrated success working with C-Suite Executives

Demonstrated success in expanding and retaining client relationships

Ability to support Large Market Clients

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.