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Strategic Account Executive - Major Market Employee Benefits

Downers Grove, IL, USFull-time$175k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-12
On-site · United States

Core

Strategic account management and brokerage services for complex major market employee benefits clients (5,000–10,000+ lives), serving as the lead technical expert and broker-consultant.

Role type

Senior IC strategic account executive (employee benefits)

Builds

Multi-year benefits strategies, complex carrier negotiations, and program optimization for large-group accounts

Domain

Insurance / Employee Benefits

Required skills

Active Life & Health License, self-funded and level-funded plan arrangements, stop-loss marketing, large-group underwriting strategy, C-level executive influence, complex plan design, mentoring

Preferred skills

BA or BS degree, CEBS/GBA/RHU/REBC designations, multi-state employer groups, data analytics platforms, population health strategies

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Drive multi-year benefits strategies including financial modeling and plan design optimization; Establish trusted-advisor relationships with C-level executives; Lead carrier marketing, underwriting negotiations, and complex RFP processes; Mentor and develop Account Executives and Account Managers; Support new business pursuits with technical expertise

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities