AVP Health & Welfare

Overview

Spring Consulting, an Alera Group company, is looking for aspiring Assistant Vice President - Health & Welfare to join our growing team. – joining us may be the perfect fit for you!

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 15th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

Responsibilities

The Assistant VP - Health & Welfare provides consulting leadership, subject matter expertise and business development in the employee benefits arena, with a primary focus on integrated disability, absence, and health management. This position is in our Boston office but can be remote.

Works closely with Spring’s clients and consultants in the following areas -

• Serve as senior employee benefits consultant and strategist for clients, managing client engagements, expanding existing relationships and developing new business in accordance with approved business plan
• Correspond with prospects and clients to ensure needs are being met and relationships are being expanded
• Lead and participate in prospect and existing client RFP and new business efforts
• Prepare health & welfare program assessment studies and related, customized projects in support of these programs
• Maintain deep industry knowledge in the areas of medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, supplemental benefits (e.g., AI, CI, HI), health management (e.g., EAP, mental health, wellness) and other employee benefit coverage interaction
• Foster ongoing carrier and TPA relationships and provide vendor procurement, negotiation, and optimization
• Develop a business plan and generate business in accordance with individual sales target; prepare client proposals and engagement letters accordingly
• Collaborate with other teams to provide strategies and solutions, including new tools and approaches
• Peer review work of others and support intellectual capital development within the firm
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of disability and absence management experience. Key characteristics include -

• Superior ability to interpret findings, understand regulations and effectively communicate (in both oral and written forms) across multiple levels and audiences
• Experience with converting results and findings into effective client deliverables
• Strong relationship building skills and motivation to prospect and network
• Track record of success in managing and growing large client relationships, and generating new revenue
• High degree of customer focus and responsiveness
• Flexibility and energy to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proven project management skills and use of various tools and communication methods
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis
• Life/Accident/Health License required
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
  
  

Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes competitive benefits.

Salary range $80,000 - $200,000 per year.

We offer comprehensive benefits to employees, including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, and much more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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