Senior Account Executive | Employee Benefits

#LI-KW1 #LI-Hybrid 

Essential Functions and Primary Duties 

• Build and maintain client relationships, meeting specified client retention goals
• Coordinate and direct assigned client activities within client services team
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the clients' business and strategic priorities
• Develop and execute the renewal and/or marketing strategy in accordance with client instructions
• Manage new client implementation process
• Execute solid analysis, delivering creative and practical solutions for clients
• Lead and coordinate the evaluation of marketing results, develop and present recommendations to client
• Serve as client's valued advisor, building a strategic, and personal relationship with key client decision makers
• Negotiate renewal action with carriers based on client needs
• Educate clients on applicable legislation and market trends
• Closely monitor clients; provide innovative industry solutions in line with clients' business needs and goals
• Participate in RFP process and finalist presentations
• Identify and propose additional services to existing clients
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
   

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree 
• Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License 

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Over 6 years of experience managing multiple clients of increasing complexity in the insurance industry
• Must maintain current required licenses and certifications relevant to field of expertise
• Technical knowledge relative to industry and incorporating contract provisions, renewal and claims processing, plan knowledge, and carrier funding
• Expertise in managing clients with alternative funding arrangements
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Expert knowledge of state and federal legislation
• Sets priorities and manages work flow to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs