AVP, Business Development - Employee Benefits

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Business Development team at Mercer. This role will be based in Manila, Philippines. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

This AVP, Business Development - Employee Benefits is part of Employee Health & Benefits team focused on growing Employee Benefits opportunities across Philippines. You will partner with colleagues across Mercer to identify prospects, develop client relationships, and support the delivery of tailored solutions. The role combines relationship building, market research, and proposal support to help drive new business growth.

We will count on you to:

• Conduct sales calls and presentations to develop interest and secure new business opportunities.

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of potential accounts with a high level of sales activity.

• Use existing networks, account leads, and targeted research to identify and pursue opportunities in a designated region or industry.

• Support senior colleagues on deal processes, proposals, and client pursuits to build exposure and experience.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and contract developments to identify potential business opportunities.

• Prepare due diligence reports, presentations, and targeted marketing plans for prospects and client pursuits.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, or a related field.

• Experience in sales, business development, or account management, preferably in employee benefits or insurance

• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to analyze market information and prepare clear, client-ready materials.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in employee benefits, insurance brokerage, or consulting.

• Strong professional network and experience engaging with external organizations and events.

• Proven ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.