Benefits Consultant

People Corporation

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profile Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

profile Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 90000
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Benefits Consultant is responsible for driving new business growth while providing ongoing consultative support to an assigned block of group benefits clients. This role combines sales relationship management and strategic advising partnering with employers to design implement and manage competitive employee benefits programs. The consultant develops new client relationships expands existing accounts and ensures high levels of client satisfaction through proactive service renewal management and issue resolution.


The Benefits Consultant will:

  • Lead and manage the overall relationship of a block of clients including strategic consulting advice service delivery financial management plan design pricing strategies trends analysis negotiate renewals and benchmarking

  • Implement strategies and activities to support client satisfaction and retention

  • Maintain positive relations with clients including key decision makers and administrators

  • New business development through cold calling lead generation and networking

  • Active participation in prospecting for and securing new clients from leads generated through competitive bid sites targeted proactive networking and referrals

  • Manage client expectations and effectively deal with any concerns and/or issues

  • Evaluate the clients risk exposure and recommend appropriate plan design and cost mitigation strategies.

  • Develop annual action plans to ensure clients are receiving value added services and the strategy aligns with client goals and objectives

  • Accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects

  • Identify creative opportunities for growth within client block through cross-selling and providing enhanced value through unique solution generation.

  • Manage clients from expected growth from sales team.

  • Participate in continuing education to maintain a high level of knowledge of employee benefit legislation administrative issues plan rules claim management and client specific procedures

  • Participate in industry conferences seminars etc. to promote services and keep abreast of industry trends and activities

  • Represent People Corporation in the market and be a successful brand ambassador.

  • Maintain expert knowledge of the full suite of People Corporation products and services.

  • Foster and develop positive supplier relations to enable strong partnerships for your clients

  • Provide coaching and mentorship to technical/analyst and service teams

  • Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization with colleagues shared services practice areas etc.


To be successful as a Benefits Consultant with People Corporation you will need:

  • Minimum 5 years progressive experience in group benefits in a client facing or consulting capacity providing strategic and innovative solutions to clients complex benefits challenges

  • Deep expertise and understanding of the group benefits industry including funding arrangements and flex programs

  • Superior analytical and mathematical skills strategic planning communication and listening skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

  • A positive attitude and strong team player who works well with internal and external stakeholders

  • A solution and results oriented individual who demonstrates excellent problem solving skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines and provide deliverables as identified in a timely manner

  • Proficiency and comfort working with multi-channel technology

  • Valid and active Life License Qualification Program (LLQP)

  • Availability to travel on an as needed basis

  • Valid Drivers License and Vehicle

  • Group Benefits Associate (GBA) or CEBS designation or currently working towards it


Whats in it for you:

  • Learn by working alongside our experts

  • 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


At People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits retirement wealth wellness and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees members and stakeholders.

Providing an inclusive accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued respected and supported is something were committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and to creating an environment where every employee
has the opportunity toreach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to.

The base salary range for this position is $70000 - $90000 per annum. Details of the total compensation package including the commission structure will be shared during the interview process.


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Key Skills

  • Sales Experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Business Management
  • Benefits Administration
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Insurance Sales
  • Customer relationship management
  • Human Resources