Lead Survey Consultant/Sales Consultant 026608 Full-time
Illinois-Lincolnshire
Consulting
Application link (Please apply directly online):
http://bit.ly/iXOXlu
Description
Aon Hewitt is the global leader in human capital consulting and outsourcing solutions. The company partners with organizations to solve their most complex benefits, talent and related financial challenges, and improve business performance. Aon Hewitt designs, implements, communicates and administers a wide range of human capital, retirement, investment management, health care, compensation and talent management strategies. With more than 29,000 professionals in 90 countries, Aon Hewitt makes the world a better place to work for clients and their employees. For more information on Aon Hewitt, please visit www.aonhewitt.com.
Responsibilities
Lead sales efforts for engagement research.
Identify selling opportunities through client interactions and take action upon them.
Develop client proposals based on clients unique needs.
Act as engagement expert for client executives, other practices, and external organizations/clients.
Provide information by utilizing knowledge of Aon Hewitt databases.
Mentor/train and delegate work to less experienced associates.
Identify and document client and technical knowledge within and across the organization.
Understand complex research needed to perform quantitative and qualitative studies using various tools.
Provide insight on survey design when needed.
Engage in regular client contact by initiating and responding to client questions and demands.
Lead client scoping conversations.
Provide input and develop preliminary client budgets for review.
Contribute to profitability by looking for efficiencies in project work plans and managing and tracking time effectively.
Apply content knowledge and technical skills as defined by your role.
Demonstrate an understanding of the business goals of firm and our clients
Create client deliverables including creating reports which involves interpreting and presenting results to clients.
Qualifications
Graduate degree in Business preferred.
8-10 years of experience in a combination of project management, market research or Engagement, sales with at least 5 years in market research or Engagement.
Proven track record of selling research.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent presentation skills including comfort presenting to Senior Level Executives.
Strong writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills related to collaboration and team building.
Knowledge and experience with standard MS Office products as well as high familiarity with computers and popular applications.
Knowledge of data collection techniques and processes including Internet.
Drive for Results
One of the characteristics of a successful consulting career is the ability and willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of clients when and where they need us. During many of our busier months of the year, it is not unusual for associates to work more than 115% of total standard time (considerably more for our most experienced consultants) to meet client commitments, especially when travel is required.
Shows initiative to anticipate problems and take appropriate actions to avoid them.
Flexibility--adept at reordering priorities and activities to address ever-changing requirements.
Flexibility to travel (75%+)
All positions require an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check. The checks run are based on the nature of the position. Background checks may include some or all of the following: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. By applying for a position with Aon Hewitt, you understand that you will be required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer. You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful completion of the background check and results consistent with Aon Hewitt's employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Aon Hewitt is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, M/F/D/V
