Employee Benefits Sales Consultant

Jobot; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in benefits and retirement planning is seeking a dynamic Employee Benefits Producer to drive business growth. This role involves generating leads, managing client relationships, and delivering strategic benefit solutions tailored to client needs. If you are self-motivated and possess strong communication and negotiation skills, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a company that values innovation and client advocacy. Join a team that is committed to helping clients thrive through tailored solutions and cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee benefits sales or account management.
• Strong knowledge of group benefit products and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and manage client relationships.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop cost-effective benefit strategies.

Skills

Employee Benefits Sales

Account Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

CRM Systems Familiarity

Education

Active Life and Health Insurance License

Tools

CRM Systems

Quoting Platforms

HRIS/BenAdmin Systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Job details

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Salary $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are one of the largest independent, privately held national benefits and retirement planning solutions firms in the country.



Why join us?


We are an organization that prioritizes innovation, client advocacy, and strategic partnership. Our firm embodies all of those values. Our commitment to delivering tailored benefits solutions, staying ahead of regulatory changes, and investing in cutting-edge technology shows that we are just not serving clients — we are helping them thrive.

Job Details

The Employee Benefits Producer is responsible for generating new business opportunities and managing existing client relationships in the employee benefits space. This role focuses on delivering strategic benefit solutions, driving revenue growth, and providing exceptional service and consultation to employers on group benefits plans including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.

Key Responsibilities

New Business Development

Prospect and generate new client leads through networking, referrals, cold calling, and marketing campaigns. Develop and present comprehensive benefits solutions tailored to client needs.

Client Relationship Management

Maintain and strengthen relationships with clients by delivering consistent communication, proactive service, and renewal strategy planning. Serve as a trusted advisor to HR teams and executives.

Consultative Sales Approach

Conduct needs assessments and collaborate with clients to develop cost-effective, compliant benefit strategies. Present innovative plan designs, funding arrangements, and wellness initiatives.

Market Expertise & Carrier Negotiation

Analyze market trends, benchmark data, and carrier offerings. Negotiate rates and terms with carriers to secure the best possible benefits packages for clients.

Renewals & Account Management

Partner with account managers and service teams to handle renewals, enrollments, claims issues, plan changes, and open enrollment support.

Compliance & Documentation

Stay up to date with federal and state regulations (ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, etc.). Ensure client programs remain compliant and well-documented.

Cross-Selling & Strategic Growth

Identify opportunities to cross-sell other insurance products and services. Contribute to the overall sales strategy and revenue goals of the agency or brokerage.

Qualifications

Proven experience in employee benefits sales or account management

Active Life and Health Insurance License

Strong knowledge of group benefit products, funding methods (fully insured, level-funded, self-funded), and compliance regulations

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and highly organized

Familiarity with CRM systems, quoting platforms, and HRIS/BenAdmin systems is a plus

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Human Resources Services, Technology, Information and Internet, and Hospitals and Health Care

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