Principal Benefits Consultant - West Region

The role

The Principal Benefits Consultant has leadership responsibility for the consulting strategy, service, and delivery for all customers in the Principal book of business. This person manages a consulting delivery team to ensure customer results and achievement of business objectives.

What you will do

• Take ownership and accountability for the success and retention of an assigned book of business and consulting delivery team.
• Lead and manage the execution of Bennie’s consulting model across the assigned consulting delivery team.
• Develop and execute the annual customer account plan specific for all assigned customers.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the consulting delivery team to support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager to drive team development for the consulting delivery team.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and support business development and operational improvement opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with all customers, strategic partners, and internal Bennie collaborators.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of team members, providing feedback, coaching, and guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of benefits consulting experience, with a primary focus on managing complex client accounts across diverse market segments (small, mid-market, and large group).
• Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of direct reports
• Proven expertise in various funding mechanisms and deep knowledge of large-group regulatory compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA).
• Life & Health Producer’s License.
• Working knowledge of MS excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated proficiency with AI productivity tools and comfort with prompts that support efficient work processes.

Nice to have

• Team leadership and/or project leadership experience.
• Experience working with today’s leading HR/Benefits technology platforms.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• Paid company holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• HSA & FSA, HRA, Life, Disability, & Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace
• Wellhub
• Rocket Lawyer
• One Medical Membership
• Kindbody
• Financial education with Betterment
• Stock Options
• $1,000 WFH Stipend

Before you apply

• must be based in the US

About the company

Bennie is an employee benefits services and technology firm that helps companies create a healthier workplace. Bennie is headquartered in Stamford, CT, and is a remote-first company with employees across the U.S.