Account Executive | Employee Benefits at CBIZ, St Louis, MO
Account Executive | Employee Benefits at CBIZ in St Louis, MO. Contract. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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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
- Develop 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
- 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
- Up to 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 workflow 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