Benefits Consultant, Select Market

Bennie (www.bennie.com) is an employee benefits services and technology firm that helps companies create a healthier workplace. Bennie provides services and technology that are beyond what growing companies typically receive, yet exactly what they need. 

Bennie has built the ultimate benefits platform that connects disparate systems across the benefits supply chain to deliver a complete experience for employees, employers, and partners. Bennie’s technology, benefit plans, and service model are designed to enable employers and their employees to experience best-in-class outcomes that reduce overall health plan costs. Bennie’s team members use the platform and its data to supplement their market knowledge and bring innovative solutions to Bennie’s customers.  

Bennie is headquartered in Stamford, CT, and is a remote-first company with employees across the U.S.

As an organization, we value our team members who are Optimistic, Accountable, Thoughtful, and Healthy. We believe these values, known as our O.A.T.H., are essential for our collective success. The ideal candidate for this role will embody these values by:

• Maintaining a positive attitude throughout our journey of building our company.
• Being responsible for the quality of their work and for meeting their goals.
• Respecting our differences and looking out for one another.
• Believing in living complete lives that balance our work and personal time.

The Benefits Consultant is responsible for ongoing customer strategy, service, and retention. This includes assessing customer needs, managing relationships with insurance carrier and general agent partners, managing and placing customer benefit programs, and partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure customer success.

• →Take ownership and accountability for the success and retention of an assigned book of business.
• →Lead and manage the execution of Bennie’s consulting model for assigned customers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality benefit consulting services, and exceptional customer results and satisfaction.
• →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.
• →Drive customer results and support team development for each individual consulting delivery team.
• →Stay updated on industry trends, best practices and regulatory changes, and support education and enablement of customers regarding these developments.
• →Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to sales, tech operations, and product, to identify and support business development and operational improvement opportunities.
• →Maintain strong relationships with all customers, strategic partners, and internal Bennie collaborators.

• 3 to 5 years of benefits consulting or account management experience, with demonstrated success in managing a substantial book of business.
• Requires strong proficiency in benefits and renewal workflow management to effectively service a large client portfolio.
• Life & Health Producer’s License.
• Working knowledge of MS excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Team leadership and/or project leadership experience
• Experience working with today’s leading HR/Benefits technology platforms
• Experience in both large- and small- group benefits consulting

Bennie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.