Health and Benefits Sales Consultant (Remote Working available) – Bournemouth –

Do you have a background in Sales and looking for a step up in your career?

Are you a natural at building relationships? Do you thrive on customer satisfaction?

Are you tenacious, interested in businesses, and get a buzz from working with targets?

If you answered yes, we have the perfect role for you!

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join a high-performing team. Whilst previous experience within Health and Benefits would be ideal, we would also be willing to consider applications from candidates with transferrable client facing skills, from within a sales background.

About: MMB

• Mercer Marsh Benefits ™ (MMB) is part of the Marsh McLennan family, bringing together a broad spectrum of expertise to help clients navigate the complex world of people risks, cost management and employee benefits.

• MMB is a global leader in the health and benefits marketplace. Operating in 135 countries, our team of specialists design benefits solutions that meet the needs of businesses and their people, drawing from global intelligence and adapting that wealth of experience to local markets.

What you can expect:

• As an Employee Benefits Consultant you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Healthcare and Group Risk clients.
• You will be focused on ensuring the client feels supported at all times, providing advice and recommendations at renewal in line with the client’s requirements.
• You will be expected to identify new business opportunities and promote the wider MMB proposition to maximise opportunities and achieve growth targets. This is a client-focused account management role.

What is in it for you?

• The chance to operate within a large global organisation that is incredibly passionate about how it cares for and supports our clients at a local level.
• Learn from industry colleagues who will work closely with you to help you develop your employee benefits career.
• A fantastic suite of employee benefits including an excellent pension contribution and life assurance

We will rely on you to:

• Managing an existing Healthcare and Group Risk client portfolio providing strategic/quality consulting advice and direction
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external at all levels)
• Providing accurate reports containing renewal information, market review results and recommendation.
• Liaising with internal departments and insurers to ensure clients receive an excellent service throughout.
• Promoting and delivering high quality service and advice.
• Updating and maintaining records on core systems.
• Pro-actively keeping up-to-date with knowledge expertise by supporting learning and skills development activities

What you need to have:

• Sales background or experience in Group Risk insurance is ideal
• Ability to consult, analyse and communicate on employee benefit related products
• Experience identifying business needs and aligning our products to provide strategic solutions for clients
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Self-driven and motivated
• A desire to provide exceptional customer service

What makes you stand out:

• Makes personal investment to achieve business, personal and career goals
• Is loyal and committed to Mercer Marsh Benefits and acts as a positive role model for others.
• Takes ownership of work; demonstrates initiative, flexibility and commitment to get things done.
• Ensures work is planned, prioritised and delivered to meet requirements.
• Considers the impact of decisions on clients, team members and colleagues.
• Travel may be required as part of this role

About Mercer:

Mercer provides insights, advice and technology-driven solutions to help build brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities. Together, we’re redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being.

Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries, and the firm operates in over 130 countries.

Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annualized revenue approaching $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses, including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.

Marsh & McLennan Companies and its affiliates aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital and civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs.