Employee Benefits Account Exec (Hybrid) Self-Funded Growth

The Jonus Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

The Jonus Group in Houston, TX is seeking an Employee Benefits Account Executive to manage and grow a book of business, acting as a trusted advisor to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee benefits, particularly in self-funded and level-funded plans, and will excel in building lasting client relationships.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office training and opportunities for remote work on select days, plus a competitive benefits package and ongoing

Qualifications

• Active Life & Health license in Texas.
• 5+ years in employee benefits.
• Experience with self-funded and level-funded plans.
• Proficient with ImageRight, BenefitPoint and Employee Navigator.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain relationships with an existing book of business (50–500 lives).
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing strategic recommendations and tailored solutions.
• Evaluate current coverage, identify gaps, and develop renewal strategies.
• Collaborate with carriers, TPAs, PBMs, stop-loss vendors and other partners.
• Handle self-funded and level-funded plans, including stop-loss and renewals.
• Present to clients, negotiate with carriers, and coordinate pre-renewal processes.
• Cross-sell within the book of business and assist with commercial accounts.
• Occasionally travel to present to clients and attend meetings.

Skills

Account management

Client relationships

Communication

Negotiation

Sales / cross-selling

Education

Texas Life & Health license

Tools

ImageRight

BenefitPoint

Employee Navigator

Job description

The Jonus Group in Houston, TX is seeking an Employee Benefits Account Executive to manage and grow a book of business, acting as a trusted advisor to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee benefits, particularly in self-funded and level-funded plans, and will excel in building lasting client relationships.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office training and opportunities for remote work on select days, plus a competitive benefits package and ongoing