Employee Benefits Account Executive

Acrisure, LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Account Executive to enhance client relationships and drive sales in the employee benefits sector. This role involves developing strategies to improve client experiences and mentoring Account Managers. Candidates should possess a strong background in the insurance industry, particularly with self-funded and large group clients. The company offers a hybrid work option and emphasizes professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial services landscape.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Industry Leading Healthcare

Savings and Investments

Charitable Giving Programs

Opportunities for Growth

Parental Leave

Generous time away

Qualifications

• Current Insurance License in Health and Life required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in insurance-related industry.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for client relationships and improving client experience.
• Directs and mentors Account Managers supporting clients.
• Creates and executes client renewal strategies.

Skills

Insurance License in Health and Life

Strong computer skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

5 years' experience in insurance-related industry

Job description

Employee Benefits Account Executive

Job Title: Account Executive

Department: Employee Benefits

Location: Naperville, IL

About Acrisure:

Acrisure is a global Fintech leader that combines the best of humans and high tech to offer multiple financial products and services to millions of businesses and individual clients. We connect clients to solutions that help them protect and grow what matters, including Insurance, Reinsurance, Cyber Services, Mortgage Origination and more.

Acrisure employs over 17,000 entrepreneurial colleagues in 21 countries and has grown from $38 million to $4.3 billion in revenue in just over ten years. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.

Job Summary:

The Account Executive is responsible for retaining and expanding client relationships, improving the client experience by demonstrating expertise as a professional insurance advisor, and facilitating the sales cycle of identified opportunities to achieve client goals. The AE champions relationships with existing accounts and supports the acquisition of new clients. They partner with the Account Managers to service as the primary contact for the client for matters related to their financial responsibilities, such as carrier fees, etc. This excludes commissions and promissory notes.

Responsibilities:

1. Senior level contact responsible for clients’ employee benefit experience, accountable for developing and executing the benefit section of the Game Plan and ensuring service standards are met.
2. Directs/Mentors/Coaches Account Managers (AM) supporting the assigned employee benefit client.
3. Acts as an ambassador with vendors and carriers promoting positive working relationships.
4. Creates client renewal strategy and ensures that it is successfully executed by the team.
5. Directs client benefit communication needs including wellness programs and benefit enrollment.
6. Stays up to date with industry trends.

Requirements:

1. Current Insurance License in Health and Life for the state in which your agency office is located.
2. Ability to work toward professional designation.
3. Strong computer skills and a high level of comfort in a virtual work setting.
4. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
6. Ability to work well on a team.
7. Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

Education/Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study or equivalent experience required.
2. Minimum 5 years' experience within an insurance-related industry with an emphasis on Self-Funded, Level Funded and Large Group Clients.

Physical Demands:

1. Position entails long periods of remaining stationary, whether in a seated or standing position.
2. Must have access to a reliable source of transportation. Some travel may be required.
3. Frequent and extended screen exposure and a large amount of typing.

Benefits & Perks:

1. Competitive Compensation.
2. Industry Leading Healthcare.
3. Savings and Investments.
4. Charitable Giving Programs.
5. Offering hybrid work option.
6. Opportunities for Growth.
7. Parental Leave.
8. Generous time away.

Acrisure is committed to making an impact in our communities by giving back, with millions committed to children’s health with Helen Devos Children’s Hospital and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

For more, visit www.Acrisure.com or learn more here.

Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisure’s property, and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisure’s Human Resources Talent Department.