Senior Lead Health & Benefits Consultant
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA), Denver, CO, United States
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer. This role can be based in any of our office in Denver, CO. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.
Senior Lead Health & Benefits Consultant
You will manage and advise client accounts for our large market employers (2000+ lives) regarding their medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans and programs. You will be the subject‑matter expert for our clients and negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure health and welfare plan coverage, acting as the primary consultant and relationship manager for our clients.
Responsibilities
Lead complex client engagements, managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placements, benchmarking, and other studies.
Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies, driving the creation of tools and solutions to address complex client issues.
Determine the full scope of services provided to clients and set roles/responsibilities within the client team.
Effectively communicate Mercer's position on the latest 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 prospecting efforts with new clients.
Set strategic direction and create demand for new products/services in the marketplace.
Qualifications
BA/BS degree.
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex healthcare benefits challenges.
Renowned expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field.
Client‑facing experience in a consulting environment.
Life & Health License.
What Makes You Stand Out
Strong, innovative sales and marketing skills, with the ability to effectively market organizational strengths.
Superior analytical and mathematical skills, along with strategic planning, communication, and listening skills.
Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects.
Why Join Our Team
Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
A vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and make an impact for clients and communities.
A range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance your well‑being.
Compensation & Benefits
The applicable base salary range for this role is $151,000 to $302,500. The base pay will be determined based on experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and applicable minimum wage requirements. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.
Applications will be accepted until: April 30, 2026.
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Senior Lead Health & Benefits Consultant
You will manage and advise client accounts for our large market employers (2000+ lives) regarding their medical, dental, life, and disability benefit plans and programs. You will be the subject‑matter expert for our clients and negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure health and welfare plan coverage, acting as the primary consultant and relationship manager for our clients.
Responsibilities
Lead complex client engagements, managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placements, benchmarking, and other studies.
Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies, driving the creation of tools and solutions to address complex client issues.
Determine the full scope of services provided to clients and set roles/responsibilities within the client team.
Effectively communicate Mercer's position on the latest 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 prospecting efforts with new clients.
Set strategic direction and create demand for new products/services in the marketplace.
Qualifications
BA/BS degree.
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex healthcare benefits challenges.
Renowned expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field.
Client‑facing experience in a consulting environment.
Life & Health License.
What Makes You Stand Out
Strong, innovative sales and marketing skills, with the ability to effectively market organizational strengths.
Superior analytical and mathematical skills, along with strategic planning, communication, and listening skills.
Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects.
Why Join Our Team
Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
A vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and make an impact for clients and communities.
A range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance your well‑being.
Compensation & Benefits
The applicable base salary range for this role is $151,000 to $302,500. The base pay will be determined based on experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and applicable minimum wage requirements. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives.
We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.
Applications will be accepted until: April 30, 2026.
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