Benefits Consultant

Towne Insurance; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off (holidays, PTO, sick leave)

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness plan

Job summary

A regional banking institution seeks a motivated individual for a role focused on sales generation and client relationship management in Greenville, NC. The candidate will need a Life and Health license with excellent communication and analytical skills. Responsibilities include maintaining leads, preparing proposals, and conducting meetings. The position offers competitive pay, advanced opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits, fostering a professionally rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia or North Carolina Life and Health license, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and foster relationships with clients, carriers, and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a pipeline of leads and generate new sales through needs-based analysis.
• Cooperate with an Account Manager and team to prepare proposals and plan materials.
• Present proposals to clients and conduct open enrollment meetings.

Skills

Licensure in Life and Health

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or marketing

Job description

1000 Red Banks Rd
Greenville, NC 27858, USA

About the Role

• Culture multiple referral sources and maintain a pipeline of leads, contacting leads in a timely manner.
• Generate new sales through needs‑based analysis and a consultative approach to identify clients’ needs and meet group goals.
• Co‑operate with an Account Manager and team to obtain carrier quotes, prepare proposals and plan materials, and renew and enroll groups.
• Present proposals to clients and conduct open enrollment meetings with the account management team.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of products, regulations, and technology.
• Call on clients regularly to build and maintain ongoing relationships.
• Retain current business.
• Keep technology current with prospect and pipeline information, group information, commission, and production credit.
• Oversee and manage team members.
• Provide training and development opportunities to new hires and existing employees as necessary.
• Attend office and company meetings as needed.

Skills and experience you’ll need

• Active Virginia or North Carolina Life and Health license, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and foster relationships with clients, insurance carriers, team members, and the community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex insurance concepts clearly and concisely.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Responsive engagement with clients, carrier representatives, Towne Benefits, and other Towne Bank team members.
• Dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Bonus points if you have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or marketing (preferred).
• Two or more years of experience in the employee benefits or related industry (preferred).
• Strong community relationships and areas of interest that complement insurance competency.

What we offer

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, vision, dental, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off (holidays, PTO, sick leave, bereavement).
• Profit sharing.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness plan.

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