Remote Account Executive – Employee Benefits

Alera Group; Illinois; Remote; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Alera Group is seeking an Account Executive to lead client relationships and drive new business remotely across the United States. You will collaborate with benefits, underwriting, and carrier partners to deliver tailored employee benefits solutions.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $110,000–$120,000 with comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Travel is occasional; licensing and compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Active Life and Health Insurance License or ability to obtain licensure as needed.
• Strong sales and customer-service oriented approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and build trust with clients and partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with target-market clients, brokers, and prospects.
• Achieve sales goals through prospecting, presentations, enrollments, and ongoing support.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and carrier offerings.
• Prepare and submit accurate group applications for underwriting.
• Collaborate with sales support, underwriting, management, brokers, and carriers to deliver client experiences.
• Support renewals, retention, and post-sale service activities.
• Assist team members with special projects and business development initiatives.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization

Influence and persuasion

Multi-tasking

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Marketing/Insurance or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Alera Group is seeking an Account Executive to lead client relationships and drive new business remotely across the United States. You will collaborate with benefits, underwriting, and carrier partners to deliver tailored employee benefits solutions.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $110,000–$120,000 with comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Travel is occasional; licensing and compliance are required.