Health & Benefits Sales Professional – Colorado Springs, CO

Company: Mercer (Part of Marsh McLennan) Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level Industry: Financial Services / Employee Benefits Salary Range: $151,000 – $170,000 per year About the Role Mercer, a global leader in consulting and financial services and part of Marsh McLennan, is seeking a skilled Health & Benefits Sales Professional to join its expanding U.S. sales team. This role focuses on leveraging Mercer’s expertise to help organizations solve critical challenges in employee benefits, healthcare strategy, financial security, and workforce well-being. The ideal candidate will have strong consultative selling experience and a proven track record of generating new business within the employee benefits or health consulting industry. This position follows a hybrid work model , requiring three days per week in the local Mercer office in Colorado Springs and two days remote work. Key Responsibilities Drive new business growth by identifying, developing, and closing sales opportunities with mid-market organizations. Manage and expand a portfolio of complex or high-value client accounts. Conduct proactive sales outreach including cold calls, client meetings, and presentations. Develop tailored sales proposals, presentations, and RFP responses to meet client needs. Lead the full sales lifecycle from prospect identification through negotiation and contract closure. Analyze market trends and industry developments to uncover new business opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and C-suite executives. Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction. Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities across Mercer’s broader service offerings. Qualifications Proven sales experience in employee benefits, health consulting, or related financial services. Strong consultative selling and negotiation skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level clients. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Join Mercer and contribute to shaping the future of employee benefits and healthcare solutions in the U.S. market.