Benefits Consultant, Select Market

Bennie; Stamford (CT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Remote Work Stipend

Health Benefits

Wellness Benefits

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

A benefits technology firm is seeking a Benefits Consultant to manage customer relationships and consulting services. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years in benefits consulting, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and can work in a remote-first environment. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible time off, and various health and wellness benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance in the HR field.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of benefits consulting or account management experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing a substantial book of business.
• Strong proficiency in benefits and renewal workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and accountability for the success and retention of an assigned book of business.
• Lead and manage the execution of Bennie’s consulting model for assigned customers.
• Develop and execute the annual customer account plan specific for all assigned customers.

Skills

Benefits consulting experience

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Life & Health Producer’s License

Job description

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Bennie (www.bennie.com) is an employee benefits broker and platform that helps companies create a healthier workplace. We provide technology and services that are beyond what growing companies typically receive, yet exactly what they need. Bennie is building the ultimate benefits platform by connecting disparate systems across the benefits supply chain to deliver a complete experience for employees, employers, and partners. Our technology, benefit plans, and service model are designed – first and foremost – with the employee in mind. Bennie was founded in May 2019 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. Bennie is a remote-first company with offices in New York, NY and Denver, CO.

Core Values at Bennie

• Maintaining a positive attitude throughout our journey of building our company.
• Being responsible for the quality of their work and for meeting their goals.
• Respecting our differences and looking out for one another.
• Believing in living complete lives that balance our work and personal time.

About the Role

The Benefits Consultant is responsible for ongoing customer strategy, service, and retention. This includes assessing customer needs, managing relationships with insurance carrier and general agent partners, managing and placing customer benefit programs, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure customer success.

Reporting to: Principal Benefits Consultant

Who You Are

The ideal candidate should have experience working in benefits consulting, managing a book of customers, and working with insurance carriers & vendors to build benefit solutions for those customers. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship building skills; and is excited to join a startup and work with senior team members to help deliver exceptional consulting service and experience to Bennie’s customers.

Core Attributes

• Possess a growth mindset to drive the business upward and forward.
• Take a proactive approach to value creation and delivery for customers, colleagues, and partners.
• Seize the consultative opportunity in every interaction with customers, colleagues, and partners.
• Maintain a curiosity about the industry, Bennie’s customers, and Bennie’s business.
• Bring relentless intensity to the creation of value.
• Work collaboratively with customers, colleagues, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and accountability for the success and retention of an assigned book of business.
• Lead and manage the execution of Bennie’s consulting model for assigned customers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality benefit consulting services, and exceptional customer results and satisfaction.
• Develop and execute the annual customer account plan specific for all assigned customers.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the consulting delivery team to support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Drive customer results and support team development for each individual consulting delivery team.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices and regulatory changes, and support education and enablement of customers regarding these developments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to sales, tech operations, and product, to identify and support business development and operational improvement opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with all customers, strategic partners, and internal Bennie collaborators.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of benefits consulting or account management experience, with demonstrated success in managing a substantial book of business.
• Requires strong proficiency in benefits and renewal workflow management to effectively service a large client portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Life & Health Producer’s License.
• Working knowledge of MS excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-Have

• Team leadership and/or project leadership experience
• Experience working with today’s leading HR/Benefits technology platforms
• Experience in both large- and small- group benefits consulting

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary for this fully remote position, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The estimated annual salary range for this role is USD90,000 to USD115,000.

Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

• Flexible Time Off: We have a flexible vacation policy and offer paid company holidays
• Remote‑first environment: Bennie is 100% remote (must be based in the US)
• Health Benefits that include:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • HSA & FSA, HRA, Life, Disability, & Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Benefits that include:
  • Headspace
  • Wellhub
  • Rocket Lawyer
  • One Medical Membership
  • Kindbody
  • Financial education with Betterment
• Stock Options: All full-time employees are granted stock options
• Remote Work Stipend: A $1,000 WFH Stipend is paid within your first 60 days of employment.
• Paid Parental & Bonding Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Please note that the compensation details listed above reflect the base salary only, and do not include incentive pay, equity, or benefits. Bennie offers a total rewards package that includes stock options and employee benefits for full-time employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bennie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Key Information

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Human Resources
• Industries: Construction, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting