Employee Benefits Consultant

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Manchester seeks a talented Employee Benefits Consultant. This hybrid role requires you to develop and maintain a portfolio of Healthcare and Protection clients while providing quality consulting advice. We value individuals with strong advisory skills and a record of generating new business. Join our forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration, and benefit from professional development opportunities and a vibrant workplace culture.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Variety of career opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous Healthcare or Group Risk related experience required.
• Proven financial and commercial skills including fee negotiation.
• Strong relationship management abilities expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a portfolio of clients with quality consulting advice.
• Ensure revenue from the portfolio is profitable and expand business lines.
• Manage client relationships and win new business proactively.

Skills

Healthcare or Group Risk experience

Financial and Commercial acumen

Strong relationship management skills

Inter-personal skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a talented Employee Benefits Consultant to join Commercial Consulting Team at Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB).

This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to showcase your outstanding advisory skills and drive new business sales in a thriving environment. Based in our vibrant Manchester office, this hybrid role has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office, allowing you to collaborate with a team of experts while also enjoying the benefits of remote work.

At MMB, we believe in empowering our consultants to excel and grow. If you have a proven track record in delivering exceptional advisory services and generating new business, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.

We will count on you to:

• To develop and maintain a portfolio of Healthcare and Protection clients, by providing quality consulting advice and ongoing service
• To ensure that revenue from this portfolio is profitable and to expand business lines and service delivery where appropriate
• To manage and develop strong client relationships and win new business. To work pro-actively with internal teams to deliver client expectations in line with agreed client account plans

What you need to have:

• Previous Healthcare or Group Risk related experience
• Financial and Commercial acumen (including fee negotiation skills)
• Strong relationship management skills
• Inter-personal, communication and time management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

What makes you stand out:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Self-driven and motivated
• A desire to provide exceptional customer service

Why join our team:

• 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process.