Voluntary Benefits Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the subject matter authority and primary contact for voluntary benefits product initiatives, sales support, account management assistance, and thought leadership.

• Provide education, guidance, and support to internal sales teams, account managers, and clients regarding voluntary benefits products.

• Conduct market research to develop expertise and thought leadership on new product offerings.

• Collaborate with vendors to assess and deliver innovative voluntary benefits solutions for National Accounts clients.

• Offer advice on enrollment platforms and strategies for enrolling in voluntary benefits products.

• Oversee the design and development of voluntary benefits plans, concentrating on employee value and minimizing benefit overlap.

• Assist with proposal requests for new and renewal voluntary benefits business.

• Establish and nurture relationships with voluntary benefits representatives and coordinate with internal resources.

• Hold regular meetings with voluntary product vendors to stay informed about market offerings.

• Document and relay updates on voluntary benefits market trends and new products internally.

• Create training modules for both internal and external audiences.

• Develop internal processes, roadmaps, and strategic plans for voluntary benefits.

• Facilitate sales and prospecting efforts through the creation of sales documents, presentations, and client-facing meetings.

• Assist in client implementation, including coordination with carriers, enrollment vendors, and communication partners.

• Aid clients in formulating communication and enrollment strategies.

• Travel as necessary, up to approximately 30%.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

• At least 10 years of experience in a similar role at a comparable level within group insurance, either from a carrier or consulting perspective.

• In-depth knowledge of voluntary benefits products.

• Strong comprehension of voluntary benefit enrollment strategies.

• Capability to manage complex, concurrent project management responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Solid project management, analytical, and consulting skills.

• Strong work ethic; self-motivated; able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a remote working setting.

• Keen attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.

• Proven ability to foresee obstacles, manage project risks and issues, and identify alternative solutions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, web-based and cloud tools, and other relevant software.

• Analytical skills for comparing carrier plan designs, contract terms, and rates.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint for creating effective presentations.

• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, demographic analysis, and comparing quoted and in-force rates.

• Some travel may be required, up to approximately 30%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.

• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement.

• Mental Health & Wellness: Complimentary Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services.

• Paid Time Off.

• Holidays.

• Preferred Partner Discounts.