Senior Lead Health & Benefits Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team s role can be based in any of our offices in Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, California and is a hybrid role requiring at least three days a week in the office.

Sr. Lead Health & Benefits Consultant – You will manage and advise client accounts for large market employers (2000+ lives) regarding medical, dental, life, and disability plans. As the subject matter expert, you will negotiate with carriers and vendors, secure coverage, and act as the primary consultant and relationship manager.

• Lead complex client engagements, managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placements, benchmarking, and other studies.
• Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies, creating tools and solutions for complex client issues.
• Determine the full scope of services to clients and set roles/responsibilities within the client team.
• Effectively communicate Mercer's position on the latest industry trends to clients.
• Be accountable for revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects.
• Monitor project success in scope, budget, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
• Generate sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and leading prospecting efforts with new clients.
• Set strategic direction and create demand for new products/services in the marketplace.

• BA/BS degree.
• 10+ years of experience designing, recommending, and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex healthcare benefits challenges.
• Renowned expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field.
• Client-facing experience in a consulting environment.
• Life & Health License.

• Strong, innovative sales and marketing skills, with the ability to effectively market organizational strengths.
• Superior analytical and mathematical skills, along with strategic planning, communication, and listening skills.
• Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects.

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture to collaborate with talented colleagues and create new solutions.
• Range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance well-being.

Applications will be accepted through January 30th.