Employee Benefits Manager St Petersburg

St Petersburg , FL $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 / Annual

Description

Manage all supervisors, account managers, and assistant account managers.

Mentor, coach, hire, and evaluate all staff in the employee benefits space.

Evaluate all policies and procedures and find better, more efficient ways to do things.

Work a desk and back up staff when needed.

Be a technical resource for the team.

Manage workflow issues.

Make sure staff feel appreciated.

Audit books of business on a regular basis.

Act as the primary contact between client, prospect, agency, and producer; represent the agency in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, or resolving grievances.

Initiate and handle marketing of the account beginning 120 days prior to the renewal date. Gather the necessary information regarding new/existing accounts and submit this information to the various and appropriate carriers to obtain proposals; investigate carrier products; and analyze and review clients’ data to recommend appropriate plans and proposals to offer the client.

Conduct open enrollment presentations in front of an audience.

A minimum of 6 years in benefits with at least 3 years as an account executive or team lead. Strong knowledge of complex benefits accounts.

A life and health license is a must, as is independent agency experience.


About Criterion Executive Search, Inc.

For 45 years Criterion Executive Search has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading executive staffing and recruiting firms. As one of Tampa, FL first recruiting & staffing agencies we have been privileged to work with leading companies throughout the state of Florida. Those same strategic partnerships have allowed us to perfect our personalized, life-cycle approach to placing the ideal candidates with their ideal companies.

Our innovative individualized placement strategies allow us to match Insurance professionals with companies throughout the country, and beyond. Each of our job placement specialists has a minimum of two years in the recruiting industry and an average of nearly 15 years of experience. Each recruiter has their own, personal, and direct experiences within their specialization.

You may expect complete confidentiality at all times during the hiring process; a key element to the success of our business. In today's age we understand that our client's privacy is of the utmost importance.

Contact the Criterion Executive Search office to speak with a recruiter about this job now or find out more about other job placement opportunities.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Job Id Number : 11488
Staffing Industry : Insurance
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