Strategic Benefits Consultant

Nmg Benefits; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm seeks a Strategic Benefits Consultant to leverage analytical skills and influence executive decisions within major organizations. This role focuses on interpreting data insights to identify growth opportunities and foster long-term client partnerships. Applicants should have a strong business foundation and a proven track record in engaging senior stakeholders to drive impactful solutions. A competitive salary with upside potential linked to performance is offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Substantial earnings potential linked to impact

Opportunity to influence employee wellness

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerate skills.
• Comfortable interpreting complex data and generating actionable insights.
• Experience in insight-led, solution-oriented engagements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate growth opportunities through data-backed insights.
• Manage relationships with major employer clients as a trusted adviser.
• Coordinate a cross-functional team to deliver cohesive strategies.

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for Strategic Benefits Consultants who combine analytical rigor with executive influence

This is not a traditional sales role

consulting-first, growth-second position where your ability to interpret workforce data, generate insights, and guide strategic conversations will directly unlock commercial opportunities.

You will work with HR leaders, Finance heads, and C-suite executives to surface workforce realities they may not fully appreciate, translating complex patterns into actionable recommendations.

The role is about trusted influence, not product pitching, and requires a mix of numeracy, commercial acumen, and executive presence

We are intentionally looking outside of the traditional financial services, employee benefits, or insurance sectors.

If you thrive on solving complex problems, enjoy engaging senior stakeholders, and want to drive meaningful impact while delivering growth, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Insight-Led Growth

Identify and cultivate growth opportunities through data-backed insight and strategic analysis (within existing accounts and externally)

Lead solutions conversations from a consultative, evidence-driven perspective, unlocking opportunities others may overlook

Build long-term, high-value client partnerships by demonstrating a deep understanding of employee experience, workforce challenges, and business priorities.

Lead Strategic Client Engagements

Own and manage relationships with a portfolio of major employer clients.

Establish yourself as the trusted adviser to HR, Finance, and executive stakeholders using analytical insight to reframe workforce challenges and guide executive decision-making.

Lead discussions that focus on business objectives, employee outcomes, and long-term impact - not products or services.

Orchestrate Integrated Delivery

Coordinate a cross-functional team of specialists (healthcare, credit, retirement, and more) to deliver cohesive, insight-driven strategies.

Act as the single point of accountability for overall client experience - ensuring unified messaging and seamless execution across all service lines.

Leverage Insight to Influence

Use anonymised data, diagnostics, and engagement metrics to challenge client assumptions and open new strategic conversations.

Introduce forward-thinking discussions around financial wellbeing, employee resilience, and workforce optimisation, helping clients understand where interventions will have the greatest impact.

Persuade and influence senior stakeholders to adopt strategic solutions based on your insights, turning analysis into actionable outcomes and opening doors to commercial opportunities.

Executive presence and influence

Able to persuade and engage senior stakeholders, including C-suite, HR, and Finance leaders, shaping decisions with credibility and impact.

Strong analytical and numerate skills

Comfortable interpreting complex data, generating actionable insights, and translating patterns into strategic recommendations.

Commercial acumen

Experienced in insight-led, solution-oriented engagements with a focus on growing strategic accounts.

Performance-driven

Strong appetite for variable earnings based on success.

Intellectually curious and adaptable

Confident navigating unfamiliar sectors or subject matter, with a continuous learning mindset.

Preferred Background and Qualifications

We welcome candidates from diverse professional backgrounds, including consulting, B2B sales, SaaS, HR technology, or commercial leadership in any sector.

Career changers with strong business foundations (eg business degrees or MBAs) seeking strategic client-facing roles are encouraged to apply.

Reputation with Purpose

Shape the future of employee wellness through insight-led, integrated solutions.

Platform for Innovation

Help design and deliver a new model of employer impact in a rapidly evolving landscape.

High-Performance Culture

Competitive base salary with substantial upside potential linked to your impact.

Meaningful Work

Make a tangible difference in the lives of employees navigating challenges from financial stress to healthcare and legacy planning.

The NMG SA Group of Companies are authorised financial service providers t / a NMG Benefits