Employee Benefits Advisor

Brown & Brown, Inc.; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, V

401k; ESPP; Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, Holidays

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. in Greenville, SC is seeking an Employee Benefits Advisor to join our growing team. You will sell new group Employee Benefit Insurance, support the department, and manage assigned accounts with the account manager.

Travel may be required; you will prospect daily, network, and participate in professional development to expand knowledge of benefits and maintain client documentation. A Life/Health license is required within 6 months; a Bachelor's degree is preferred; the role

Qualifications

• Valid State Health & Life Benefit license required within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business daily to identify client insurance needs.
• Actively pursue new client prospects via telemarketing, networking, and referrals.
• Participate in professional development to expand employee benefits knowledge.
• Maintain documentation for existing and prospective clients.
• Oversee all aspects of new groups with the assigned account manager.
• May supervise assistants and other support positions.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

Internet usage

Exceptional telephone demeanor

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking an Employee Benefits Advisor to join our growing team in Greenville, SC! This position reports to the Sales Leader. Primary responsibilities are to sell new group Employee Benefit Insurance, assist as needed within the department, and manage assigned existing accounts or other duties as determined by your supervisor.

How You Will Contribute:

• Prospect for new business every day to identify client's insurance and needs for Brown & Brown products or services
• Actively pursue new client prospects through telemarketing, networking, and personal referrals
• Participate in professional development activities to continue improving knowledge base needed for employee benefits
• Maintain the proper documentation for existing and prospective clients
• Acquire and/or maintain life and health license requirements
• Oversee all aspects of your new groups with the assigned account manager
• May supervise the work of assistants and other support positions

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid State Health & Life Benefit license in the first 6 months of employment

Skills & Experience to be Successful:

• Proficient with internet usage, MS Office Suite, and Excel
• Exceptional telephone demeanor
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

This position requires routine or periodic travel which may require the teammate to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle. Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are a requirement of this position.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined.

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right.

With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.”

While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.