Executive Vice President, Employee Benefits

Alera Group

107d • $300,000 - $375,000

About The Position

At Alera Group, our people and our practices are our greatest strengths. We’re seeking an Executive Vice President, Employee Benefits to set the strategic direction of our Employee Benefits practice and drive growth across our organization. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the President and offering the opportunity to lead one of our most impactful practices in a fast-growing, high-performing environment. If you thrive on leading strategy, developing top talent, and creating measurable impact in a competitive marketplace, this is an opportunity to lead at the highest level. Founded in 2017, Alera Group has grown to become the 15th largest broker of U.S. business. We’re passionate about helping our clients succeed in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With offices nationwide, our collaborative culture combines national resources with local expertise, providing the ideal platform for innovative leaders to make a real impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (finance, accounting, HR management, business administration) or equivalent professional experience required.
• Graduate degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in employee benefits consulting, with a proven track record of leadership, strategic planning, and field service.
• Demonstrated success in a similar executive role, ideally within a middle market and large group retail broker environment.
• Experience in a PE-backed, fast-paced, and rapidly growing organization highly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits plans, current healthcare trends, and industry challenges.
• Advanced communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with executive stakeholders and decision makers.
• In-depth understanding of insurance and benefits legislation, rules, and regulations.
• Professional certifications such as CEBS and Life & Health licenses strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Utilize field and regional insights to set the strategic direction of the Employee Benefits practice and drive profitable growth across the organization.
• Partner closely with national and regional leadership to implement initiatives that increase retention; drive expanded net commission and fee growth and expand Alera Group's carrier partnership programs.
• Drive new sales and increase client retention by collaborating with Managing Directors, Producers, Regional Practice Leaders, National Sales Team, Service Professionals, and Executive Leadership.
• Partner with field teams to launch and lead new business initiatives that empower colleagues to achieve top-line growth through strong client relationships.
• Develop and communicate compelling, consistent service delivery models tailored to client segments, promoting growth and enhancing the Alera Group brand.
• Create and own intellectual capital for the Employee Benefits Practice by developing tools and solutions that drive growth.
• Establish clear goals, objectives, and metrics to manage team and individual performance within a performance-based culture.
• Evaluate team structure and effectiveness, cascading communication and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Oversee all regional Employee Benefits operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Research and stay current on competitive strategies and industry best practices; identify emerging trends and proactively share knowledge.
• Hold full P&L responsibility for the National Employee Benefits team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance.
• 401k.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees