Benefits Consultant Jobs in Pennsylvania

INTRODUCTION

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

Overview

The Voluntary Benefits Consultant in Gallagher Benefit Services (GBS) division is responsible for providing subject matter expertise and strategic consulting in the voluntary benefits (VB) space. This client and branch-facing role will primarily focus on overseeing the incumbent block of business in your prescribed geography. Practically, you will be driving business development through identifying gaps and opportunities, delivering tailored VB solutions, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective program design, implementation, and vendor management. The consultant leverages in-depth product knowledge and expertise to support new business opportunities, enhance existing client relationships, and align VB strategies with Gallagher’s integrated sales model.

How you'll make an impact

Business Development:

- Provide subject matter expertise and support for new business opportunities within Gallagher’s integrated sales model.
- Identify opportunities for growth within the existing book of business.
- Collaborate with branch teams to develop strategies for expanding VB offerings and enhancing client engagement.

Product Knowledge:

- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of all VB product lines, including voluntary benefits, enrollment solutions, benefits administration, and Human Capital Management consulting.
- Effectively address client and prospect needs by recommending appropriate solutions.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and competitive offerings.

Subject Matter Expertise:

- Serve as a voluntary benefits expert, guiding client strategy and supporting the design and delivery of profitable programs.
- Provide insights and recommendations to clients to optimize their VB programs and align them with organizational goals.

Client Presentations:

- Present recommended voluntary benefit solutions to clients, ensuring alignment with their needs and objectives.
- Deliver compelling presentations and educational materials to support client decision-making.

Marketing and Implementation Support:

- Provide marketing and implementation support for complex and aligned clients.
- Develop client deliverable content and presentations to ensure effective execution and overall client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and integration of VB programs.

Vendor Management:

- Provide support for ongoing vendor management needs, including issue escalation and resolution.
- Facilitate vendor relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery and competitive offerings.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure alignment with client expectations.

ABOUT YOU

Required:
- Bachelor's degree in business, insurance or related field.
- Proven experience in voluntary benefits consulting, business development or related field.
- Strong background in vendor management and client relationship management.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to analyze client needs and develop tailored solutions.
- Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Relevant insurance licenses (e.g. Life and Health) or ability to obtain.

Preferred:
- Professional designation such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) preferred.
- Excellent sales capabilities; outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. 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:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...

The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

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.

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.