Benefits Account Executive

Mid-State 56 Agency, Inc.; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Flex Time

Half day Fridays Memorial Day through

Labor Day

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life/AD&D

Disability

Simple Retirement Plan with Company 1

Continued Education and training

Agent discount on personal insurance

Community events and agency sponsored.

Job summary

Mid-State Insurance is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Benefits professional to join our team and focus on selling medium to large employee benefits packages to employers in Wisconsin.

You will strategize with Agency Management, develop new client base, and lead Account Managers and Producers to ensure renewals and new business opportunities. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, with a proven sales track record in benefits.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin Life & Health License (CE compliant).
• 3-5 years’ benefits experience with an agency, health insurance company or similar experience.
• Proven success in benefits sales (health, life, etc).
• Knowledge and understanding of the employee benefits industry, the sales/marketing methods, and the implementation process.
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Strategies with Agency Management to enhance profitability in the department.
• Develops new client base targeting medium to large size companies.
• Adept at building and maintaining relationships internally and externally with staff and clients.
• Proven track record of high client retention.
• Cross sell, referring accounts to Producers in other areas of Agency.
• Manages all service related to accounts developed and assigned.
• Utilizes marketing and client service resources provided.
• Working knowledge of ACA compliance, mentoring and educating team members.
• Prepares and implements an individual business plan to develop and grow the Benefits department.
• Strong leadership skills and drive to succeed preferred.
• Provide oversight and leadership to Account Managers and Producers as they prepare customer renewals and new business strategy including proposals and presentations to ensure client satisfaction.
• Coordinate carrier meetings with the Benefits team.
• Develop and maintain community presence by networking and participating in professional development activities and memberships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Sales experience

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mid-State Insurance is growing and seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual with to join our Benefits team. We are looking for someone who has an aptitude for building quality and lasting client relationships, to focus on selling medium to large employee benefits packages.

Responsibilities

Strategizes with Agency Management on decisions to enhance profitability in the department.

Develops new client base targeting medium to large size companies.

Adept at building and maintaining relationships internally and externally with staff and clients.

Proven track record of high client retention.

Cross sell, referring accounts to Producers in other areas of Agency.

Manages all service related to accounts developed and assigned.

Utilizes marketing and client service resources provided.

Working knowledge of ACA compliance. Continually builds on that knowledge, in order to mentor and educate team members.

Prepares and implements an individual business plan to develop and grow the Benefits department.

Strong leadership skills and drive to succeed preferred.

Provide oversight and leadership to Account Managers and Producers as they prepare customer renewals and new business strategy including proposals and presentations to ensure client satisfaction.

Coordinate carrier meetings with the Benefits team

Develop and maintain community presence by networking and participating in professional development activities and memberships.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Active Wisconsin Life & Health License (CE compliant)

3-5 years’ benefits experience with an agency, health insurance company or similar experience

Proven success in benefits sales (health, life, etc)

Knowledge and understanding of the employee benefits industry, the sales/marketing methods, and the implementation process.

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills

Skilled at Problem Solving, Prioritizing, Organization, Leadership

Highly competitive wages

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off given as a block of hours rather than days

Flex Time

Half day Fridays Memorial Day through Labor Day

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Disability

Simple Retirement Plan with Company match

Earn additional Paid Time Off for Volunteering for your favorite Non-Profit

Company sponsored Continuing Education, designation courses, and training

Agent discount on personal insurance

Community events and Agency sponsored volunteer opportunities

Newly remodeled office space

Fun Company events and outings to build camaraderie with team members

Business casual dress code with the exception of Packer/Brewer/Bucks/Badger days and casual Fridays