Lead Associate - Placement

Job Description

As a Vendor Placement Lead Associate you will contribute to a client's benefits strategy through managing and/or leading the entire vendor/carrier bid, procurement, and negotiation process. You will work across the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc. You will interface with vendors and client teams, prepare client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to expand your business acumen and communication skills by managing multiple, diverse clients and working alongside leaders in the industry.

The Role

• Contribute to placement activities across a book of clients/projects of varying size and complexity
• Understands and articulates broader impact of placement strategies and decisions for carrier/vendor renewals and carrier/vendor marketings (Requests for Information or Requests for Proposal)
• Applies in-depth knowledge of the industry, key trends and available external products/solutions and WTW services/solutions to client needs/objectives
• Accurately prepares first draft client deliverables throughout the full placement process
• Partners with Global Delivery Centers to deliver superior analyses and project management
• Collaborates with Client Service teams and other H&B Communities of Expertise (CoEs)
• Assist in vendor/carrier selction process and communication strategies to those not selected
• Maintains and cultivates strong vendor/carrier relationships to enhance WTW's position in the marketplace

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.