Executive Vice President, National Employee Benefits Practice Leader
About The Position
Lead the Future of Employee Benefits at Alera Group. At Alera Group, our people, and the way we empower them, are our greatest competitive advantage. We are seeking an Executive Vice President, Employee Benefits to define the strategic vision of our Employee Benefits practice and accelerate growth across the enterprise. Reporting directly to the President, this role offers a rare opportunity to lead one of our most influential practices within a fast-growing, high-performing organization. If you are energized by shaping strategy, building elite leadership teams, and delivering measurable results in a highly competitive market, this is your opportunity to lead at the very top. Founded in 2017, Alera Group is one of the nation's leading independent insurance and financial services firms. We combine the strength of a national organization with the personalized service of local experts to help clients succeed across Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, Wealth Services, and Human Capital Solutions.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in employee benefits consulting, ideally within a middle‑market or large‑group retail brokerage environment
- Proven success in a senior executive or national practice leadership role, with demonstrated ability to drive growth at scale
- Deep expertise in employee benefits plans, healthcare trends, and insurance/benefits legislation
- Strong track record of building and leading teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and executing enterprise-wide strategy
- Experience in a PE‑backed, fast‑growing organization strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Professional certifications (e.g., CEBS) and Life & Health licenses strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- MBA or graduate degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Set and execute the national strategy for Employee Benefits, leveraging field and regional insights to drive profitable growth
- Partner with Managing Directors, Regional Practice Leaders, Producers, and Executive Leadership to increase new sales, expand net commission and fee revenue, and strengthen client retention
- Launch and lead growth initiatives that enable teams to deepen client relationships and expand carrier partnerships, with success measured by organic net cash flow growth and corporate earnings
- Develop and communicate compelling, consistent service delivery models tailored to client segments
- Build and own intellectual capital for the Employee Benefits practice, including tools, solutions, and best practices that fuel growth and enhance the Alera Group brand
- Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive strategies, and healthcare market shifts, proactively translating insights into actionable initiatives
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing national and regional Employee Benefits leadership team
- Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability within a performance-driven culture
- Foster collaboration across regions while respecting the entrepreneurial spirit of local offices
- Oversee all regional Employee Benefits operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and the highest ethical standards
- Maintain full responsibility for the National Employee Benefits P&L, aligning performance with Alera Group’s strategic growth objectives
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- life and disability insurance
- 401k
- generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
