Senior Health & Benefits Strategy Consultant

Mercer; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Mercer, based in Portland, OR, seeks a Lead Health & Benefits Consultant to manage large client accounts and advise on medical, dental, life, and disability plans. The role is hybrid, requiring in-office work at least three days per week, with responsibility for revenue, design, renewals, and client relationships.

You will negotiate with carriers, develop renewal strategies, and lead strategic directions for new products while leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing efficient, innovative healthcare solutions for clients.
• Renowned expertise and industry reputation in health & benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements, managing service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, and benchmarking.
• Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies addressing complex client issues.
• Determine full scope of services and set roles within the client team.
• Communicate Mercer's position on industry trends to clients.
• Be accountable for revenue and profitability for client accounts and projects.
• Monitor project success in terms of scope, budget, timeliness and client satisfaction.
• Generate sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and leading new business prospecting.
• Set strategic direction and create demand for new products/services in the marketplace.
• Thrive in an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.

Skills

Sales & marketing

Client relationship management

Analytical & financial analysis

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Mercer, based in Portland, OR, seeks a Lead Health & Benefits Consultant to manage large client accounts and advise on medical, dental, life, and disability plans. The role is hybrid, requiring in-office work at least three days per week, with responsibility for revenue, design, renewals, and client relationships.

You will negotiate with carriers, develop renewal strategies, and lead strategic directions for new products while leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance service delivery.