Account Executive - Employee Benefits

Location: Houston, Texas, United States; hybrid work arrangement with frequent in-person client meetings and regional travel.

Company

hirify.global is a large insurance brokerage and consulting firm with approximately $3 billion in revenue, more than 10,500 associates, and approximately 200 offices nationwide.

What you will do

• Manage a complex employee benefits book of business with varied funding arrangements, contract structures, and customized plan designs.
• Serve as the primary client contact and liaison with insurance carriers, vendors, internal teams, and technical resources.
• Provide expertise on employee benefits, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, Form 5500 reporting, and Health Care Reform.
• Lead renewals, analyze utilization results, negotiate carrier terms and pricing, and develop strategic client plans using USI OMNI Solutions.
• Prepare client deliverables, employee communications, training content, and issue-resolution support.
• Support account growth, cross-selling, peer review, mentoring, and ongoing monitoring of industry and regulatory developments.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in employee benefits or a related marketplace.
• Expert knowledge of employee benefits plan design, funding arrangements, and compliance requirements.
• Active Life and Disability insurance license, or ability to obtain one within four months of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, presentation, judgment, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, medical, dental, vision, wellness, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k), flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, paid family leave, and paid holidays.
• Employee recognition, rewards, wellness, scholarship, and financial assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities and a diversity, inclusion, and community engagement culture.