ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for innovative thinkers to drive our business and clients forward—someone with customer focus, drive, determination, and the strength of character to challenge the status quo. We strive to surround ourselves with team members who go above and beyond in all job facets and look for people who are willing to embrace change.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS or BA level degree in business administration, communications, marketing or equivalent experience
• At least 5-7 years of related experience in insurance, client service, or human resources
• Life and Health Insurance License
• Strong technical understanding of employee benefits, insurance products, concepts and industry trends
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter, assertive, enthusiastic, results driven, self -directed and service oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines and independently solve problems
• Excellent financial/mathematical skills
• Significant Excel, Word and PowerPoint experience
• This is a remote role with the ability to travel in the New York area to see clients

WHO WE ARE:

Sentinel Group proudly serves nearly 5,000 clients throughout the U.S. For 35+ years, we’ve remained devoted to positively impacting the lives of our people, our clients and our communities. With a 9-year average associate tenure among our 265 professionals, our team’s commitment to excellent service has positioned Sentinel as the only provider who makes benefits EASY: easy for your people; easy for your business; and easy for you.
Our ultimate goal is to help companies and their employees prepare for their future health, wealth and retirement needs. Whether it’s through retirement plans, group health insurance, reimbursement accounts or financial planning, we engineer simple solutions and continuously strive to make them better. Our in-house experts – and their commitment to excellence – define who we are.
Sentinel is also one of the largest employee benefits firms in Massachusetts (Boston Business Journal) and was named a 2022 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year in the Mentorship category (PLANADVISER Magazine).
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THE PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE:

Do you want to work for a fast paced, growing organization where people make the difference? In this highly visible role, the Senior Benefits Consultant will work closely with clients, carriers and service providers. The Senior Benefits Consultant will need to meet Sentinel’s objectives for superior client service, maintain client persistency, and maximize revenue generating opportunities of Sentinel’s existing book of business.
This person should also proactively schedule and attend regular meetings with clients to ensure clients’ needs are continually being met and act as a resource to clients on relevant state or federal compliance issues specific to employee benefits.
This multi-faceted opportunity is geared towards an individual with demonstrated strong interpersonal, and relationship building skills. We are looking for a candidate with excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a high level of initiative and adaptability to changing demand

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Provide expert advice, develop solutions for current and future project plans, execute strategies to consistently illustrate value and retain existing clients
• Consult and advise clients on complex benefit programs and benefits issues along with Executive Sponsor
• Act as a resource to internal sales and client relationship staff on Health & Welfare compliance issues
• Creative problem-solving and navigating the nuances of health insurance for the benefit of their client
• Experience handling clients along with the Executive Sponsor.
• Exercise positive interaction and cooperation with internal staff and senior management
• Exhibit a willingness to take on new clients, projects and responsibilities