Consultant - Employee Benefits M/F

About: Global Recruitment Mercer Marsh Benefits (Global Recruitment), part of the Marsh McLennan family, brings together a broad range of expertise to help clients navigate the complex world of workforce risk, cost management and employee benefits. Global Recruitment is a global leader in the health and social services market. Our team of experts operates in ⚠ countries, developing performance solutions that meet the needs of companies and their people. It leverages global information and applies this wealth of experience to local markets. We foster a culture that celebrates and promotes the different backgrounds, origins and perspectives of our colleagues and clients, regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, nationality, age, background, disability etc., sexual orientation or their Belief. We're proud of our inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to bring themselves to work and succeed. Read our Better Good Policy to learn more about our core values, mission and vision for the future. Are you naturally good at building relationships? Are you satisfied with your customers? Do you enjoy working in an international environment? Are you dedicated, interested in the company and passionate about working with people? We currently have an excellent opportunity for people with a background in the Employee Benefits industry (Healthcare and/or Risk) to join a high performing team as: Consultant - Employee Benefits (M/F) What You Can Expect: As an Employee Benefits Consultant, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of healthcare and/or group risk clients. The focus is on client portfolios of multinational clients that have adopted a Global Benefits Management (GBM) approach in all countries in which they operate. You will focus on ensuring customers always feel supported by providing advice and advice on local policy renewals. Remarketing and coordination projects; benchmarking studies; and negotiating employee benefit plan terms and coverage on behalf of clients with local insurance carriers and international coordinating partners; all at the client's request. You will be in contact with local and international stakeholders such as local insurance companies, local and international Global Recruitment consultants, local clients and their headquarters as well as Global Recruitment competence centers in Poland, the United States and India. You'll build strong relationships with customers, identify new business opportunities and promote the wider Global Recruitment offering to maximize opportunities and achieve growth goals. This is a customer-facing account management role. We rely on you to: manage an existing portfolio of healthcare and/or group risk clients, provide strategic/high-quality advice and guidance, build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external at all levels), report accurately , providing updated information and market information verification results and recommendations. Works with internal departments and insurance companies to ensure customers always receive quality service. Promote and provide high quality services and advice. Proactively stay up to date with the latest knowledge and skills through supported learning and skills development activities. While previous experience is ideal, we are also willing to consider applications from candidates with transferable client-facing skills within the banking, financial services or insurance industries. What you'll need: - Experience in a relevant employee benefits consulting or administrative role within an employee benefits practice. - Ability to provide advice, analysis and communication on employee benefits related products. - Experience identifying business needs and adapting our products to provide strategic solutions to clients. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. - Self-motivated and proactive. - Desire to provide exceptional customer service. What sets you apart: - Makes a personal investment in achieving business, personal and professional goals. - Takes responsibility for the job; Demonstrates Initiative, flexibility and commitment to getting the job done. - Ensure work is planned, prioritized and executed as required. - Consider the impact of decisions on customers, team members, and colleagues. - Trilingual: Dutch/English, proficient in French. What's in it for you? Opportunity to work within a large global organization that is passionate about serving and supporting local and international clients. Learn from industry colleagues who will work closely with you to help you grow your benefits career. Flexibility to work in the office (Ghent and/or Brussels) or remotely.