**About Us** At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering our clients, and we do so by protecting businesses and individuals in our local communities. We help businesses evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees. As a global firm, we offer employees resources in both technology and industry expertise, but we still maintain the local flavor of our offices. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture. **General Description** As an Employee Benefits SBU Account Executive (AE) interfaces with a group of clients (a book of business) to strategize and propose viable solutions to manage the menu of benefit options that the client offers to its employees. AEs partner with clients and assist them with 1) emerging trends in employee benefits, 2) their annual renewal process, and 3) other possible options that would enhance or meet the goals of the client; the end product of this partnership is intended to add value to the client, enabling the client to be competitive in their own industry. AEs quickly assess the nature of any given problem, understand thoroughly the expectations of the client and consistently meet or exceed those expectations. AEs must contribute to and flourish in a team environment, and engage in regular professional development and continued education. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** In this role, you will: + Partner with each client in the book of business. The partnership is demonstrated through: + Attends regular and pre-planned meetings with the client; + Understands key business issues facing the client, and brings viable solutions to the client to address those needs; + Acts intentionally to retain clients and succeeds; + Masterfully collects, organizes, and reviews relationship information. + Understand thoroughly (and stays knowledgeable of) employee benefits, including plan designs, available riders, legislation, and emerging trends. Shares this knowledge with others at HUB. + Plans and executes plan renewals, staying in regular communication with the clients while also updating them on various emerging trends and solutions for their business needs. + Proactively manages the process being followed by the service team and immediately addresses and solves problems generated through the renewal process. + Provides value to our clients through timely and regular presentations of additional options for their benefits package; generates new opportunities and encourages client to be innovative; alerts client to potential issues (legislative and coverage information); serves client as an educator or special speaker on benefit topics to assist employee’s being effective as possible. + Communicates thoroughly and clearly with all team members concerning client issues, renewals, and proactive work. + Attends training opportunities, reads and shares industry knowledge, regularly participates in coursework to either earn or maintain professional designations. + Assesses the nature of a problem quickly, understands thoroughly the expectations of the client, and consistently meets those expectations through viable solutions. + Request or download renewals from appropriate vendors + Request alternate plan designs when necessary + Prepare spreadsheet with renewal information for delivery to client + Perform other duties as assigned **Work Experience Requirements:** + 1-3 years of experience in employee benefits including a strong knowledge of employee benefit plans, ancillary coverages, and current legislation + Excellent communication and presentation skills (listens, speaks, and writes well); able to interact effectively with people of various responsibility and authority (employees, key contacts, executives, etc.). + Highly organized. + Able to manage a multitude of details (including paperwork); stays proactive while managing these issues. + Possess a natural inclination to reach out, build relationships, and uncover issues before the client calls HUB. + Very comfortable with typical business technology including voice mail, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. + Strong in problem-solving and negotiation skill sets + Ability to travel to all Carolinas office locations and client sites as needed + Valid Life/Health Insurance Producer License preferred + Excellent written and verbal communication skills **What We offer you:** + A rewarding job that helps local businesses in the community + A rewarding consulting career in the healthcare industry and local business community + Medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401k matching program, Health Savings Account funding, and voluntary insurance options + A work/life balance because that’s important for all of us + Learn from the expertise of your coworkers + Growth- HUB is growing, and so can your career + Be part of a motivated team + Generous time-off policies + Additional benefits based on qualifications of applicant + A path, if you want it, to practice leadership or larger strategic roles **Education/Licensing Requirements** + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university preferred; High School Diploma required + Travel negligible. Must be willing to travel within the Carolinas. + LA&H License preferred. _Must have or be willing to obtain a NC/SC Life and Health Insurance License within 60 days of employment._ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These qualifications are considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. If this position requires licensing or certification, the incumbent must maintain that license or certification by meeting all continuing education and other requirements. Department Account Management & Service Required Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience Required Travel: Negligible Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. E-Verify Program (https://hubinternational.jobs/e-verify/) We endeavor to make this website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the recruiting team HUBRecruiting@hubinternational.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.