Managing Consultant

People Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the benefits consulting field is seeking a Managing Consultant in Edmonton. The role involves enhancing client relationships and collaborating with teams to unlock opportunities in group benefits. Ideal candidates will have a background in group benefits consulting, with a strong focus on client service and strategic planning. The position offers extensive benefits, professional growth, and a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Extended health care and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan with company contributions

Health & Wellness offerings

Mental Health support programs

Assistance for industry designations

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in group benefits in a client-facing role.
• A Life license (LLQP - required).
• Customer service-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic consulting plans for client relationships.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities and analyze data for client recommendations.
• Prepare documents for client presentations and support strong communication with clients.

Skills

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration

GBA or CEBS designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

We are seeking a Managing Consultant to join our team in Edmonton.

The Managing Consultant’s primary responsibility will be to retain and grow relationships for an assigned block of group benefits clients. They will be committed to understanding our client needs and work in collaboration with supporting teams to unlock opportunities to identify products and solutions that will enhance their benefits journey.

The Managing Consultant will:

• Set strategic consulting plan for client relationship

• Identify cross sell opportunities that add value for our clients and meet or exceed growth targets

• Review plan performance and client files to understand the claims experience

• Prepare market specifications for clients using both internal and external quoting systems

• Analyze data and multiple carrier proposals, prepare cost comparisons, facilitate finalist presentations as required and make recommendations related to the best option for the client

• Perform ad hoc investigations of claims data in order to explain trends to client

• Work in collaboration with analyst and underwriting for client renewals, reporting and reviews, and creating commentary that is presented to clients

• Provide technical and peer review work for the analysts and other associates

• Coordinate new business implementation

• Prepare documents for client presentations and meet in person to deliver client information

• Support working relationships with Plan Sponsors, Plan Administrators and Representatives

• Reach across the organization to leverage expertise and relationships for clients concerns or upsell/cross sell opportunities

• Track ongoing work, update workflow systems regularly and as necessary

To be successful as a Managing Consultant with People Corporation, you will need:

• A minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in group benefits in a client facing role

• Understanding of the group benefits industry including funding arrangements

• A Life license (LLQP - required)

• A customer service-oriented mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment

• To be self-motivated and able to work independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat

• Proficiency and comfort working with multi-channel technology

• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Understanding of the group benefits industry including funding arrangements

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• The ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet client and internal needs

• Excellent reasoning, judgment and decision-making abilities

• Strong verbal and conflict resolution skills, and very good written and listening skills

• Valid driver’s license and consistent access to a vehicle

All-star candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) relevant to Commerce or Business Administration

• GBA or CEBS designation
  

What's in it for you:

• Learn by working alongside our experts

• Extended health care and dental benefits

• A retirement savings plan with company contributions

• A suite of Health & Wellness offerings

• Mental Health programs and support for you and your family

• Assistance for the completion of industry designations

• Competitive compensation

At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.

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