Executive Health & Benefits Strategy Leader

WTW; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

WTW is seeking a Managing Director in Seattle to lead large, high-visibility client engagements and grow relationships across health and benefits. You will develop and execute business strategies to win new Health and Benefits clients while expanding revenue from existing accounts.

You will serve as a senior Health and Benefits strategist, shaping plan designs to meet client needs and align with broader benefits programs. Travel will be required as part of client coverage.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in the design/management of large group health and welfare plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment.
• Track record of success in managing and growing large client relationships, together with proven ability to generate revenue.
• An executive presence with polished and well developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of an organization.
• Interest and aptitude in keeping abreast of latest developments in health and welfare plan strategy and contributing to the development of new tools and approaches.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Availability to travel regularly.
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic partner and trusted advisor to large, complex clients in the design and management of their health and benefits programs.
• Primary accountability for creating and executing a business strategy to penetrate the local and regional market in obtaining completely new Health and Benefits clients; retain and grow revenue with clients once on board.
• Meet or exceed revenue and market penetration goals.
• Serve as senior Health and Benefits strategist for clients, ensuring that health and welfare plan design meets clients’ needs and fits within overall benefits strategy.
• Raise awareness of WTW's capabilities in the marketplace through conference appearances and various other profile building venues.
• Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches.
• Build relationships internally with sales and marketing team and consultants within and outside H&B to effectively collaborate on sales opportunities.
• Help to identify and develop future talent.

Skills

Executive presence

Revenue growth

Client relationship management

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma required

State Life and Health license within 90 days

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

As a Managing Director you willmake a valuable difference every day to our high-profile clients and prospects by developing leading edge solutions to address their health and benefits and broader benefits issues. You willlead large, highly visible client engagements as well asdevelop and manage active pipelines, grow relationships with current and prospective clients, and demonstrate how our organization’s superior strategic resources and capabilities can address their concerns. You will serve as a key voice to the marketplace of one of the world’s leading HR consulting firms and have the ability to contribute to the evolution of health care delivery in North America.

The Role

• Serve as the strategic partner and trusted advisor to large, complex clients in the design and management of their health and benefits programs,
• Primary accountability for creating and executing a business strategy to penetrate the local and regional market in obtaining completely new Health and Benefits clients of the company; retain and grow revenue with clients once on board
• Meet or exceed revenue and market penetration goals
• Serve as senior Health and Benefits strategist for clients, ensuring that health and welfare plan design meets clients’ needs and fits within overall benefits strategy
• Raise awareness of WTW's capabilities in the marketplace through conference appearances and various other profile building venues
• Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches
• Build relationships internally with sales and marketing team and consultants within and outside H&B to effectively collaborate on sales opportunities
• Help to identify and develop future talent

Qualifications

The Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in the design/management of large group health and welfare plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment
• Track record of success in managing and growing large client relationships, together with proven ability to generate revenue
• An executive presence with polished and well developed written and oral communication skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of an organization
• Interest and aptitude in keeping abreast of latest developments in health and welfare plan strategy and contributing to the development of new tools and approaches
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Availability to travel regularly
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The salary compensation range being offered for this role is $185,000 to $250,000.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits:Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits:Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave),Paid Time Off(only included for Washington roles)
• Retirement Benefits:Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

EOE, including disability/vets