Benefits Consultant (Producer)

Job Responsibility: About Us: Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview: As a member of our Benefits and HR consulting team, you'll help our clients - employers of all sizes, across all industries to build workplaces that work better. As you consider the value of working for Gallagher, remember your talent, winning attitude and strong performance will be highly valued. We are looking for a Benefits Consultant that has the character and personality to work with an accomplished team of personable and motivated individuals. Our Benefits Consultants are responsible for driving revenue growth by building and maintaining valuable relationships with prospects and clients. This is delivered by consulting with clients in the area of employee benefits. Are you passionate about helping clients manage risk, cost and facilitate an equitable and engaged workforce? Note: Benefit Consultant opportunities are available all across Canada! If you would like to be considered, please apply regardless of your physical location. Responsibilities:

• Your primary accountability will be to develop and acquire new business revenue through sales to new and existing clients with emphasis on small to mid-size companies with high revenue
• Participating in team sales situations with other producers and support personnel
• Developing a pipeline of business opportunities that are an appropriate mix of new clients and account expansion
• Introducing Gallagher's full-service offering to broaden the scope and impact of client relationships assisting, educating and mentoring other staff members in new client sales situations and existing client service requirements You will convey deep technical expertise and business insight in helping clients evaluate opportunities to reduce cost, risk and improve the overall competitiveness of benefits, retirement and HR services
• Constantly stay ahead of industry, market and legislative trends that impact health & welfare plan design, delivery and compliance
• Reciprocally develop proposals that are fiscally sound, reflect an appropriate investment in the client, and demonstrate the overall capabilities of Gallagher
• Establishing and maintaining inter division/intercompany relationships consistent with our workplace culture.

Qualifications:

You will be successful if you possess:

• Significant consultative B2B sales experience
• Have developed new business as well as maintained an existing customer base
• Experience in the Benefits Administration and Consulting industry is ideal

Some of the desired work traits are:

• Acts independently with minimal direction
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team selling environment
• Results Oriented
• A real passion for building relationships and collaborating toward success
• An effective communicator

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Other benefits include:

• Educational expense reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Paid sick days & personal days
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer
• Employee education recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program
• LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
• Matching Gift Program

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.