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Senior Lead Health & Benefits Consultant

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United States , Minneapolis

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151000.00 - 302500.00 USD / Year
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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits team at Mercer. This role will be based in Minneapolis. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in one of these offices. As a 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 the subject matter expert to 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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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
  • Proven ability to drive growth and new business opportunities
  • Client-facing experience in a consulting environment
  • Life & Health License

Nice to have:

  • 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
What we offer:
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Interesting work
  • Supportive leaders
  • Vibrant and inclusive culture
  • Work with talented colleagues
  • Range of career opportunities
  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • 401K savings and other retirement programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Performance-based incentives

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Job Posted:
March 04, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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