<div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; line-height: 20px;"> <h1>Employee Benefits Consultant</h1> <h2>Why This Role Matters</h2> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">As an Employee Benefits Consultant, you will play a key role in helping employers design and implement benefits strategies that support their employees while driving growth for the agency. This position combines business development, strategic consulting, and long-term relationship management, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on both client success and organizational growth.</div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol"> </div> <div class="paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol">Working through The Olson Group's BenefitsEdge™ platform, you will partner with employers to assess their benefits programs, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop tailored solutions that align with their business objectives. You will serve as a trusted advisor throughout the sales and onboarding process, helping organizations navigate complex benefits decisions while cultivating long-lasting client relationships.</div> <h2>How You'll Make an Impact</h2> <ul> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Develop new business opportunities through networking, prospecting, speaking engagements, trade shows, referrals, and strategic outreach activities.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Build strong relationships with prospective and existing clients by understanding their business goals, workforce challenges, and employee benefits objectives.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Conduct discovery meetings and utilize BenefitsEdge™ tools and ScoreCards™ to assess client needs and identify opportunities for strategic improvement.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Develop customized Strategic Benefits Plans and BenefitsEdge™ outputs that deliver meaningful value and actionable recommendations.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Lead client presentations, benefits strategy discussions, and consensus-building conversations that support organizational decision-making.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Partner with account management teams to ensure a seamless transition from prospect to client and support long-term client success.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Maintain accurate records and pipeline activity within Salesforce to support reporting, forecasting, and relationship management efforts.</li> </ul> <h2>Who You Are</h2> <ul> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">You are a consultative relationship builder who enjoys connecting with business leaders and helping organizations solve complex benefits challenges.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">You are proactive and self-motivated, consistently seeking opportunities to expand your network and generate new business.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">You excel at asking thoughtful questions, uncovering client needs, and developing tailored solutions that create value.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">You communicate confidently with executive leaders and can present complex benefits concepts in a clear and compelling manner.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">You are highly organized and capable of managing multiple client relationships, projects, and priorities simultaneously.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working alongside internal teams to deliver exceptional client experiences.</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">You maintain professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality when handling sensitive client and employee information.</li> </ul> <h2>What You Bring</h2> <h3>Day One:</h3> <ul> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Associate Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">5+ years of experience in sales, consulting, or a related role, preferably within employee benefits or the insurance industry</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Active Life & Health Insurance License</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Active Life & Health Insurance Consultant License</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Strong understanding of employee benefits programs, compliance requirements, market trends, and industry best practices</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Experience building and maintaining long-term client relationships and delivering customized insurance or benefits solutions</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Proficiency with Salesforce, CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and related business applications</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Strong project management, organizational, and critical thinking abilities</li> <li class="___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf">Commitment to maintaining co