Benefits Consultant

The Benefits Consultant is responsible for driving new business growth while providing ongoing consultative support to an assigned block of group benefits clients. This role combines sales, relationship management, and strategic advising, partnering with employers to design, implement, and manage competitive employee benefits programs. The consultant develops new client relationships, expands existing accounts, and ensures high levels of client satisfaction through proactive service, renewal management, and issue resolution. The Benefits Consultant will: Lead and manage the overall relationship of a block of clients including strategic consulting advice, service delivery, financial management, plan design, pricing strategies, trends analysis, negotiate renewals, and benchmarking Implement strategies and activities to support client satisfaction and retention Maintain positive relations with clients, including key decision makers and administrators New business development through cold calling, lead generation and networking Active participation in prospecting for and securing new clients from leads generated through competitive bid sites, targeted proactive networking and referrals Manage client expectations and effectively deal with any concerns and/or issues Evaluate the clients risk exposure and recommend appropriate plan design and cost mitigation strategies. Develop annual action plans to ensure clients are receiving value added services, and the strategy aligns with client goals and objectives Accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects Identify creative opportunities for growth within client block through cross-selling and providing enhanced value through unique solution generation. Manage clients from expected growth from sales team. Participate in continuing education to maintain a high level of knowledge of employee benefit legislation, administrative issues, plan rules, claim management and client specific procedures Participate in industry conferences, seminars, etc. to promote services and keep abreast of industry trends and activities Represent People Corporation in the market and be a successful brand ambassador. Maintain expert knowledge of the full suite of People Corporation products and services. Foster and develop positive supplier relations to enable strong partnerships for your clients Provide coaching and mentorship to technical/analyst and service teams Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization with colleagues, shared services, practice areas, etc.   To be successful as a Benefits Consultant with People Corporation, you will need: Minimum 5 years’ progressive experience in group benefits in a client facing or consulting capacity providing strategic and innovative solutions to clients' complex benefits challenges Deep expertise and understanding of the group benefits industry including funding arrangements and flex programs …