Retirement Plan Consultant

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher seeks a client-focused benefits consultant to manage assigned client accounts, provide consulting on defined contribution plans, and coordinate with sales for pricing and transitions. The role requires travel about 25% and strong communication skills.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 3+ years in professional services and knowledge of governance and compliance related to retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience in professional services businesses.
• Experience in defined contribution plan design, governance, compliance, and administration.
• Travel 25% required.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates challenges and recommends improvements for clients.
• Collaborates with Sales on fee-based pricing and client transitions.
• Provides consulting services to assigned client accounts with day-to-day management.

Skills

Client management

Written & verbal communication

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you're a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it's shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We're a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

How you'll make an impact

• Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements.
• Works closely with Sales to prepare and negotiate fee-based pricing of services and on the transition of the new clients post the completed sales process.
• Specializes in providing consulting services to assigned client accounts and is responsible for the day-to-day account management for accounts of low to moderate complexity.
• Builds, expands, and solidifies relationships with existing clients at all levels within the company.
• Reviews/approves all key client deliverables.
• Has retention goals for assigned group of accounts.
• Assess and prioritizes client needs in a timely manner.
• Identifies and helps clients to focus on their most critical needs.
• Sets and communicates clear and realistic expectations.
• Collaborates and contributes to project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.
• Works with a large degree of autonomy under the instruction of more senior staff.
• Supports key projects and may lead smaller projects.

About You

Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year College or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 years related experience in professional services businesses. Excellent oral, written communication, organizational skills, negotiation and time management skills. Experience in defined contribution plan design, governance, compliance, and administration. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Travel required (25%).

Preferred: Master's degree or professional certification preferred.

Behaviors: Use of sound judgment of all client interactions. Exhibits strong ability to anticipate needs and proactively seek to identify new opportunities. Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines. High degree of business technology awareness and its applications to workplace efficiencies. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Effectively handle large, long-term projects as well as manage the details associated with everyday tasks.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)