Account Manager - Global Benefits Management

Company:Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Benefits Management team at Mercer Marsh Benefits. The successful candidate for this role will be based in either Bristol or London on a hybrid basis, with a requirement to work 3 days per week in the office.

Global Benefits Management (GBM) allows multinational organisations to manage their insured employee benefits around the world more effectively. The Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) global GBM solution delivers everything clients need when it comes to local broking renewals, global co-ordination, technology, governance and consulting.

The role: Account Manager

As an Account Manager, you will manage the global relationship of a portfolio of 4-6 clients, ensuring delivery against their strategic and tactical goals for benefits regionally or globally.  You will be responsible for their insured employee benefits, overseeing the coordination of renewals locally and appointment of Mercer in all mandated locations.

We will count on you to:

• Manage a number of client relationships and provide advice with regards to global insured benefits

• Oversee the implementation and ongoing management of GBM appointments and maintain client satisfaction, ensuring key activities are completed and internal / external parties are aligned

• Work proactively and closely with all members of the client team to influence delivery and ensure that commitments to the client are met, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and ownership

• Liaise directly with senior-level Global Client Managers, as the lead global contact for client deliverables required under the Global Benefits Management appointment

• Support with the execution of the client’s global benefit strategy, including things such as benefit harmonization, minimum standards or global benefit financing

• Oversee the coordination of local in-country colleagues in their role of local specialist/brokers.

• Support clients to monitor their employee benefit programs around the world, providing regular reports and updates, to making sure global governance processes are being followed

• Stay up to date with changes in international employee benefit trends and issues, monitor market developments and consult with clients on these matters

• Proactively look for opportunities grow client revenue as well as supporting with new business development opportunities
   

What you need to have:

• Proven consulting, client management or broking experience, preferably gained from a similar role in a large complex, global organisation

• Previous experience in the Insurance, Financial Services or Employee Benefits sectors, working with multinationals

• A client focused mindset, with relevant client facing experience

• Ability to consult, analyse and communicate on insured employee benefit related products

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail

• Experience in simultaneously managing multiple projects/tasks and have an organised approach, with the ability to prioritize, drive them to conclusion

• Results-orientated, accustomed at setting high standards and working in a demanding environment

• Be a self-starter, fast learner, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
   

What makes you stand out?

• Existing international benefits experience, with a working knowledge of international employee benefits (e.g. pension, risk benefits, medical).

• Have successful track record of new business development

• Being fluent in another language
   

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
   

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Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.