About the role

  • Benefits Consultant responsible for driving new business growth and providing consultative support. Partnering with employers to manage competitive employee benefits programs and ensure client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities through cold calling, lead generation, networking, and referral channels.
  • Maintain accountability for revenue and profitability across assigned client accounts and project work.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for growth within the existing client base through multi-product cross-selling and the development of innovative, value-driven solutions.
  • Actively participate in prospecting and securing new clients through competitive bid platforms, strategic networking, and referrals.
  • Hold overall responsibility for managing and retaining a portfolio of clients on a profitable basis.
  • Provide tailored insights and strategic advice that align with each client’s unique needs.
  • Lead all aspects of service delivery, including financial management, plan design, pricing strategies, trend analysis, renewal negotiations, and benchmarking.
  • Develop and execute strategies to enhance client satisfaction, strengthen relationships, and support long-term retention.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key client contacts, including decision-makers and plan administrators.
  • Effectively manage client expectations and address issues or concerns with professionalism and urgency.
  • Develop annual client service plans that demonstrate value, support business goals, and ensure alignment with expectations and priorities.
  • Represent People Corporation as a credible, trusted ambassador in the market.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers and partners to support a competitive, high-quality client experience.
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to technical, analytical, and service team members.
  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues across shared services, practice areas, and other internal teams to support seamless client delivery.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain an advanced understanding of employee benefits legal legislation environment as well as administrative and claims practices.
  • Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and related events to promote services and stay current with emerging trends and developments within the benefits industry.
  • Maintain expert-level knowledge of the full suite of People Corporation products and services.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of progressive, client-facing or consulting experience in group benefits, delivering strategic and innovative solutions to complex benefits challenges.
  • In-depth expertise in the group benefits landscape, including funding models and flexible benefits programs.
  • Strong analytical and mathematical abilities, paired with excellent strategic planning, communication, presentation, and active listening skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong personal persuasion skills, competitive, confident, and constructively assertive in approach.
  • Highly coachable, with a positive attitude and a collaborative mindset; able to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Insightful, solutions-driven and results-focused, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs on time.
  • Proficient and comfortable using multi-channel technologies.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits

  • Extended health care and dental benefits
  • A retirement savings plan with company contributions
  • A suite of Health & Wellness offerings
  • Mental Health programs and support for you and your family
  • Assistance for the completion of industry designations
  • Competitive compensation

Job title

Benefits Consultant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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