Managing Director - Health & Benefits

WTW
Seattle, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Consulting professionals with deep health and benefits expertise and a proven track record in client relationship management will find this strategic leadership role in Seattle.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 15+ years of consulting or brokerage experience in health and benefits plan design
    — “15+ years’ experience in the design/management of large group health and welfare plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment”
  • Individuals skilled in influencing senior management and cross-functional teams to drive client strategies
    — “Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of an organization”
  • Professionals with a strong interest in shaping the future of healthcare delivery through innovative tools and approaches
    — “Interest and aptitude in keeping abreast of latest developments in health and welfare plan strategy and contributing to the development of new tools and approaches”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a state Life and Health license to be obtained within 90 days of joining
    — “State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining”
  • Candidates must be prepared for regular travel as part of client engagement responsibilities
    — “Availability to travel regularly”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in growing large client relationships and generating revenue in your resume and interview stories
    — “Track record of success in managing and growing large client relationships, together with proven ability to generate revenue”
  • Showcase leadership in developing and executing market strategies for acquiring new clients
    — “Primary accountability for creating and executing a business strategy to penetrate the local and regional market in obtaining completely new Health and Benefits clients of the company”
  • Highlight your ability to serve as a strategic advisor and thought leader in health and benefits programs
    — “Serve as the strategic partner and trusted advisor to large, complex clients in the design and management of their health and benefits programs”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • client engagement
  • market penetration
  • revenue growth
Typical background
health and benefits consultingbrokerage

Skills & requirements

Required

Health And Benefits ManagementClient Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningMarket Awareness

Preferred

Presentation SkillsMarket Research

Stack & domain

Health And BenefitsClient Relationship ManagementMarket PenetrationStrategic PlanningHealthcare DeliveryHealth And Welfare Plan DesignCommunicationLeadershipCollaborationPresentationState Life And Health LicenseHealthcareHuman Resources

About the role

Original posting from WTW

As a Managing Director you will make a valuable difference every day to our high-profile clients and prospects by developing leading edge solutions to address their health and benefits and broader benefits issues.  You will lead large, highly visible client engagements as well as develop and manage active pipelines, grow relationships with current and prospective clients, and demonstrate how our organization’s superior strategic resources and capabilities can address their concerns.  You will serve as a key voice to the marketplace of one of the world’s leading HR consulting firms and have the ability to contribute to the evolution of health care delivery in North America.

The Role

Serve as the strategic partner and trusted advisor to large, complex clients in the design and management of their health and benefits programs, Primary accountability for creating and executing a business strategy to penetrate the local and regional market in obtaining completely new Health and Benefits clients of the company; retain and grow revenue with clients once on boardMeet or exceed revenue and market penetration goalsServe as senior Health and Benefits strategist for clients, ensuring that health and welfare plan design meets clients’ needs and fits within overall benefits strategyRaise awareness of WTW's capabilities in the marketplace through conference appearances and various other profile building venuesContribute to the development of new tools and approachesBuild relationships internally with sales and marketing team and consultants within and outside H&B to effectively collaborate on sales opportunitiesHelp to identify and develop future talent

The Requirements

15+ years’ experience in the design/management of large group health and welfare plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environmentTrack record of success in managing and growing large client relationships, together with proven ability to generate revenueAn executive presence with polished and well developed written and oral communication skillsAbility to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of an organizationInterest and aptitude in keeping abreast of latest developments in health and welfare plan strategy and contributing to the development of new tools and approachesExcellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPointAvailability to travel regularlyBachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma requiredState Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining 

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits 

Benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation 

The salary compensation range being offered for this role is $185,000 to $250,000.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus. 

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

EOE, including disability/vets

Source: WTW careers

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