Sr. Employee Benefits Account Executive

The Jonus Group•Torrance, CA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Employee Benefits Account Executive to join a growing team. This role is a unique opportunity to work with a niche market of international and domestic clients, primarily Asian and Japanese companies, in a collaborative, consultative, and creative environment. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Employee Benefits, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing large group accounts, providing strategic guidance, and contributing to the growth and leadership of the department. This position is based in California and requires in-office presence twice a month.

Requirements

Active Life & Health (L&H) license required.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in employee benefits, with a strong background in self-funded plans.
Proficiency in tools such as Ease, Employee Navigator, Benelinx, and familiarity with data management and AI tools like Springbuk, Plansite, and Coverflow.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Adaptability and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of large group accounts ranging from 300 to 5,000 lives, with approximately 50% of the book consisting of self-funded groups.
Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers, clients, and third-party/claims management contacts.
Provide expert guidance on market conditions, internal changes, plan design, and cost analysis.
Assist the production team with quoting new business (approximately 3-5 times per year).
Mentor and support team members, with the potential to grow into an Assistant Vice President (AVP) role.
Identify and address gaps in team knowledge, processes, and technology to enhance departmental efficiency.