Account Executive- Employee Benefits

NFP • Charleston, SC

1d • $56,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Account Executive serves as the primary client partner, delivering strategic guidance, financial oversight, benefits administration support, and renewal/marketing leadership for fully‑insured and level‑funded benefit programs. This role ensures clients receive proactive consulting, seamless plan operations, and exceptional service aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

• Analytical and financial skills
• Strong client relationship management
• Benefits/insurance knowledge
• Project management and organization
• Clear communication and negotiation abilities
• BA/BS preferred
• Typically more than 5 years industry and product line experience.
• 4+ years of health and welfare consulting experience required
• Life, Accident and Health Insurance License required.

Nice To Haves

• GBA or CEBS Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual review of client goals and benefits objectives
• Develop short‑ and long‑term strategic plans
• Analyze funding arrangements, market trends, and PEO solutions
• Conduct plan design modeling
• Perform employee contribution modeling
• Support budget reviews and financial impact assessment
• Develop and maintain an annual project plan
• Manage carrier/vendor implementations
• Oversee vendor relationships and issue resolution
• Assist with claims, billing, contract questions, and escalated concerns
• Provide access to Learning Management resources
• Support enrollment administration as needed
• Plan and coordinate renewal activity
• Lead RFP development, proposal review, and market analysis
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms
• Support implementation of new plans, vendors, and carriers
• Provide bi‑weekly compliance updates
• Deliver annual Compliance Checklist and Model Notices
• Supply annual compliance calendar
• Offer access to HR/benefits compliance tools, hotline, and training
• Share compliance bulletins, white papers, and seminar opportunities

Benefits

• competitive salary
• PTO & paid holidays
• 401(k) with match
• exclusive discount programs
• health & wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level