As a Placement Associate Director, you will significantly 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 Significantly contributes to clients’ benefits and funding strategies by leading the entire carrier/vendor bid, procurement, and negotiation process for medium/large-sized clients; partners with senior colleagues on highly complex clients Has advanced experience across all benefit programs’ placement activities Demonstrates strong knowledge of emerging market trends Understands clients’ needs and preferences; anticipates questions in advance and identifies solutions Guides team (client, regional and Global Delivery Centers / GDCs) on deliverables based on client need Leverages advanced knowledge of industry trends, available products/solutions and carrier/vendor differentiators to inform and influence clients’ placement strategies Identifies opportunities to create tailored solutions for clients with complex service needs Attends market account planning meetings to understand potential placement activity Actively supports new business and prospecting activities Provides final or senior colleague excellence review on client deliverables in the placement process Maintains/cultivates strong external relationships to enhance WTW’s market position Provides guidance and leadership to more junior colleagues in delivery of placement work May have formal leadership role as a people manager, team lead, etc. Anticipates and identifies opportunities for placement operational efficiencies