We are excited to bring on a Consultant, Group Products to our Group Product Solutions team supporting the Short Term Disability, Statutory Disability, Paid Family Medical Leave and Absence products. Background Details As a Consultant, Group Products on the Group Product Solutions Team, you will consult and deliver on more complex product development & management initiatives & projects for group products and related value-add services. You will act as a resource to support the definition of prod... more details
Alternate Locations: Boston, MA (Massachusetts); Dover, NH (New Hampshire); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); US All Regions; US Midwest; US Northeast; US Southeast; US Southwest; US West; Work from Home
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid/Flexible : Work at home and use the office as appropriate for in-person collaboration.
Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #: 73107
We are excited to bring on a Consultant, Group Products to our Group Product Solutions team supporting the Short Term Disability, Statutory Disability, Paid Family Medical Leave and Absence products.
Background Details
As a Consultant, Group Products on the Group Product Solutions Team, you will consult and deliver on more complex product development & management initiatives & projects for group products and related value-add services. You will act as a resource to support the definition of product strategy, vision, value proposition, and product enhancements. You will coordinate the market release of product enhancements and manage the product lifecycle to ensure group products/services are market competitive and meet customer needs.
- Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assesses the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
- Champions and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.
- Serves as a resource to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on more complex assignments/project.
- Identifies and recommends process improvements that significantly reduce workloads or improve quality.
- Consults/Analyze on more complex assignments and/or projects.
- Collaborates with key stakeholders to support development, implementation & ongoing product life-cycle management activities for assigned products to meet business & profit objectives
- Contributes to product vision & value proposition based on customer needs and input, market and competitive information
- Acts as a resource to contribute to the overall product strategy & road-map; defines enhancements for assigned products
- Provides technical support related to product development & management activities and addresses day-to-day inquiries & escalated issues from home office & field associates
- Acts as a liaison for LFG and product-related vendor teams to ensure effective & efficient service delivery; identifies and resolves more complex issues and escalates as needed to senior team members or management
- Collaborates with product marketing partners to create effective product positioning & marketing campaigns
- Reviews and evaluates marketing materials to ensure accuracy and consistency with objectives
- Presents product reviews and recommendations
- Consults and supports internal business partners throughout the product life cycle
- Supports overall product promotion, marketing, training and communication
- Develops product-related training materials and participates in training presentations for internal & external clients
- Stays up-to-date on industry & regulatory changes that impact the product line; collaborates with Legal and Compliance to ensure product offering remains compliant with legislation & regulatory changes
- Assists with gathering, reviewing, and synthesizing competitive intelligence data to identify trends & opportunities; contributes to product initiatives to capitalize on them
- Monitors the employee benefit market frequently and stays up-to-date on industry trends and identifies new opportunities for innovation
- Works with operations, actuarial, underwriting, and finance teams to manage product risk drivers, while ensuring continued market success
- Proactively works with internal & external partners to enhance sales performance and meet persistency & profitability expectations
Must-haves:
- 3 - 5+ Years of experience in group insurance or employee benefits directly aligned to the specific responsibilities of this role (Required)
- Experience with Paid Family Medical Leave, Absence, Short Term Disability, and Statutory Disability and products
- 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)(Minimum Required)
What’s it like to work here?
At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.
What’s in it for YOU:
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Clearly defined career tracks and levels to help you successfully manage your career
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Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
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PTO/parental leave
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Competitive 401K and employee benefits
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Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
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Tuition assistance program
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A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations
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Effective productivity/technology tools and training
Pay Range: $67,000 - $120,700
Actual base pay could vary based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.
About The Company
Lincoln Financial Group helps people to plan, protect and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2023, the company had $295 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.
Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Additional Information
This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.
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