Benefits Consultant

Patriot Growth Insurance Services; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Dedicated healthcare concierge and 100

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Intrepid Benefits in Denver, hybrid, is seeking a Senior Benefits Consultant to advise client teams on employee benefits strategy, renewals, and program optimization. You will partner with Benefit Analysts and carriers to deliver tailored solutions for a diverse client portfolio and to strengthen retention and growth.

You are a proactive relationship-builder with strong presentation and analytical skills, able to translate complex data into clear recommendations and drive successful outcomes for

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in employee benefits consulting or related client-facing roles.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Advanced knowledge of employee benefits programs, including self-funded and level-funded plans, and compliance requirements.
• Experience presenting medical, prescription drug, and ancillary benefit analyses, including plan design and pricing.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities; capable of simplifying complex concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, benefit platforms, CRM systems, and client management tools.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on benefits strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce needs.
• Lead renewal planning and negotiations, including benchmarking and carrier discussions.
• Present renewal strategies with financial impacts and recommendations.
• Collaborate with account teams to drive service excellence and manage renewal timelines.
• Educate clients on compliance requirements and regulatory developments.
• Identify opportunities for cost containment and plan enhancements.

Skills

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Proactive

Collaborative

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Benefit administration platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Intrepid Benefits | Denver, CO | Hybrid | Full-Time

Why This Role Matters

As a Senior Benefits Consultant, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them navigate complex employee benefits decisions while developing long-term strategies that support their business goals and workforce needs. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful client relationships, drive successful renewals, and influence benefit programs that impact employees' health, financial well-being, and overall experience.

In this role, you'll partner closely with Benefit Analysts, Benefit Advocates, carriers, vendor partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver customized solutions across a diverse client portfolio. Your expertise will help strengthen client retention, uncover growth opportunities, and elevate the overall client experience through strategic guidance and proactive service.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Advise clients on employee benefits strategies that align with business objectives, workforce needs, and long-term goals.
• Lead renewal planning and execution, including benchmarking, claims analysis, carrier negotiations, and strategic recommendations.
• Present comprehensive renewal strategies that clearly communicate plan options, financial impacts, and recommended solutions.
• Collaborate with account team members to drive service excellence, manage renewal timelines, and deliver proactive client support.
• Educate clients on compliance requirements, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to help them make informed decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost containment, plan enhancements, and additional solutions that strengthen client outcomes and retention.

Who You Are

• A relationship-builder who earns trust through responsiveness, expertise, and a consultative approach.
• Comfortable presenting complex benefits information to leadership teams, employees, and key stakeholders.
• Strategic in your thinking and able to evaluate data, trends, and business objectives to develop meaningful recommendations.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple client priorities, deadlines, and renewal cycles simultaneously.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities, solving problems, and driving initiatives forward.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to share knowledge and contribute to a high-performing environment.
• Committed to delivering exceptional service and creating positive client experiences.

What You Bring

Day One:

• 4+ years of experience in employee benefits consulting, account management, sales, or a related client-facing role within the employee benefits insurance industry.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Advanced knowledge of employee benefits programs, including self-funded plans, level-funded plans, medical captives, pharmacy solutions, ancillary benefits, and compliance requirements.
• Experience presenting medical, prescription drug, and ancillary benefit analyses, including plan design, pricing strategies, and contract details.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities with the capability to simplify complex benefits concepts.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, benefit administration platforms, CRM systems, and client management tools.

Valuable Additions:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing team members in an employee benefits agency environment.
• Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC) certification or another employee benefits designation.
• Demonstrated success identifying growth opportunities, cross-selling solutions, and expanding client relationships.

Real Benefits for Real Life

At Patriot, great benefits mean more than coverage; they mean being there through every stage of life: your health, your family, your financial future, or simply time to recharge. Whether you're working or not, life doesn't stop. Neither should your benefits.

Highlights Include:

• Multiple medical plan options, with preventive care covered at 100%
• Free virtual medical and mental healthcare for employees and their families, plus a dedicated healthcare concierge to help you navigate benefits, compare prescription costs, and make more confident, personalized care decisions
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coveragei>
• Paid parental leavei>
• Personalized PTO that lets you take time away when you need it, without traditional accruals, plus separate sick leavei>
• Competitive 401(k) company match to help you build your financial futurei>
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential mental health, legal, financial, and work-life supporti>

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services

At Patriot, we build our teams around a simple idea: people do their best work when they feel supported as whole people, not just managed as employees. We're invested in your growth, not just your output, and we back that up with a competitive salary and a comprehensive health and welfare program that extends to your family and domestic partners too, because who you're building a life with matters to us as much as the work you do.

Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. We're currently ranked the 25th-largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and were named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With over 2,000 employees operating in 150+ locations across more than 45 states, our collaborative model gives every person and every agency the resources and support they need to grow, while each agency keeps its own identity, culture, and way of doing business. That growth has never been about numbers alone, it's about the people behind them.

About Intrepid Benefits

Founded in 1984, Intrepid Benefits is a distinguished employee benefits consulting firm headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with additional offices in Denver, Colorado, and Atlanta, Georgia. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and strategic approaches that optimize the value of our clients’ benefit programs. Moving beyond traditional models, we combine deep expertise in benefits with comprehensive knowledge of legislation, tax regulations, and subsidies. Our accomplished team is committed to continual learning and effective communication, ensuring our clients receive exceptional guidance and service. Intrepid proudly operates as a subsidiary of Patriot Growth Insurance Services.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com.

Pay Range: Posted below*
*Any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with applicable state pay transparency laws, considering relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. Roles may also be eligible for a supplemental compensation, such as performance-based bonus, commission, or equity. Specific eligibility will be discussed with Talent Acquisition team.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; personalized time off and company paid holidays.

Pay Range

$100,000 - $110,000 USD