International Employee Benefits Account Executive

Alliant Insurance Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee programs

Competitive financial package

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services is looking for an agent to manage client relationships and a mid-market book of business in Portland, Oregon. The successful candidate will lead a service team, develop new business leads, and ensure compliance with client service standards.

Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and a valid insurance license. Skills in communication, problem solving, and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years related work experience.
• Valid Insurance License.
• Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal.

Responsibilities

• Manages all client required services and maintains client relationship with minimal input from Producers.
• Manages mid market book of business through direction of employees on service team.
• Receives and develops new business leads from Producers or identifies and develops cross-sell opportunities.
• Acts as the lead representative to an assigned book-of-business.
• Prepares and presents to client renewal analysis.
• Sells renewal business to existing clients and sells additional lines of coverage.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good problem solving and time management skills

Ability to work within a team

Good planning, organizational and prioritization skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Acts as an agent of Producer assigned accounts, including servicing and/or solicitation activities. Manages book of business and directs the work of a service team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all client required services and maintains client relationship with minimal input from Producers
• Manages mid market book of business through direction of employees on service team
• Receives and develops new business leads from Producers or identifies and develops cross‑sell opportunities
• Acts as direct point of contact for client from time of lead
• Acts as the lead representative to an assigned book‑of‑business
• Participates in team selling process including finalist interviews and RFP responses
• Prepares and presents to client renewal analysis
• Sells renewal business to existing clients and where applicable, sells additional lines of coverage
• Promotes to clients other services offered by our agency by way of preparing Producer Service Proposals
• Provides analysis and recommendations concerning client’s existing coverages
• Selects carriers for solicitation and negotiates with carriers for benefit and premium considerations
• Receives and responds to client inquiries including benefit and claim questions and issues
• Reviews client coverage contracts and amendments for accuracy
• Manages and negotiates third party vendor relationships and contracts on behalf of the client
• Manages dedicated service team
• Serves as technical expert, assisting department members to resolve complex issues
• Creates new client sales opportunities
• Collects fees, reconciles and resolves any outstanding balances within 60 days of invoicing date
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information)
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Eight (8) or more years related work experience
• Valid Insurance License
• Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
• Good planning, organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees’ needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.