Senior Account Executive

Alera Group
  • Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    OVERVIEW

    Senior Account Executive - Employee Benefits
    Hybrid |

    At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits teams help organizations attract, retain, and engage their workforce through creative, compliant, and competitive benefits strategies. We're seeking Senior Account Executivewho will make a meaningful impact by delivering proactive client service, thoughtful benefits strategy, and a high-touch experience for both clients and employees.

    About Alera Group
    Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

    This role supports clients by ensuring benefits programs are administered accurately, aligned with strategic objectives, and compliant with all regulatory requirements. You'll partner with internal teams and client contacts to deliver seamless execution, creative solutions, and a superior client experience.

    Why Alera Group
    • Meaningful Impact: Help clients and employees navigate benefits programs that drive retention, engagement, and satisfaction
    • Growth & Learning: Opportunities to deepen your expertise and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries
    • Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment that values accountability, partnership, and the principles of The Collaborative Way
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    What You'll Do / Your ImpactClient Partnership and Risk Strategy
    • Create and maintain strong relationships with clients and insurance carriers
    • Design comprehensive self funded and fully insured benefit programs for large clients
    • Consult with clients on benefit design contribution strategies and renewal planning
    • Analyze claims experience and utilization data to support cost containment and wellbeing strategies
    • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop and implement benefit solutions
    Operational Excellence
    • Request renewal and marketing information and negotiate with carriers and vendors
    • Prepare client presentations outlining current programs and future strategies
    • Manage compliance requirements including ACA FMLA and ERISA
    • Support new business strategy and client presentations in partnership with production teams
    • Ensure accuracy and effectiveness across all client deliverables and service activities
    Strategic Contribution
    • Identify sales and cross selling opportunities to drive account growth and profitability
    • Support business development initiatives and long term client retention
    • Lead and mentor Account Management team members to support development and process improvement
    • Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement across the organization

    QUALIFICATIONS

    What You BringRequired
    • Ten or more years of experience managing large employee benefits accounts
    • Strong knowledge of self funded health plans and advanced healthcare strategies
    • Experience with benefit design modeling contribution strategies and financial analysis
    • Strong communication analytical and time management skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and other Office applications
    Preferred
    • Brokerage or carrier experience
    • Experience working with data analytics platforms such as Vital Incite Sprinbuk BenefitFocus Innovu or similar
    • Professional certifications in employee benefits or human resources
    Core Competencies
    • Strategic thinking and client advisory
    • Leadership and team development
    • Analytical problem solving
    • Relationship management
    • Accountability and execution

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Compensation:
    Salary range: $160,000 - $180,000 per year

    Benefits:
    Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

    Work Model:
    This role is Hybrid

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Sellingunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)unmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Relationship Managementunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Retention Programsunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Presentationunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Strategic Analysisunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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