Account Executive - Employee Benefits

Location: Charlotte, Raleigh, or Wilmington, North Carolina, United States; requires on-site and virtual client meetings, regional travel, and occasional nationwide travel.

Company

hirify.global is a large insurance brokerage and consulting firm providing employee benefits, risk management, and financial solutions through a nationwide network of offices.

What you will do

• Manage a highly complex book of employee benefits business involving multiple funding arrangements, advanced contract structures, and customized plan designs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and insurance carriers, providing proactive service and supporting retention and account growth.
• Lead client renewals by analyzing utilization results and negotiating terms, conditions, and pricing with carriers.
• Provide guidance on ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, Form 5500 reporting, Health Care Reform, contract interpretation, and billing issues.
• Prepare and oversee client deliverables, employee communications, training content, meetings, reports, calendars, and custom analyses.
• Develop proactive strategies for benefit challenges, coordinate internal technical resources, support cross-selling, and review deliverables for quality.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in the employee benefits industry or a related marketplace.
• Strong practical understanding of employee benefit plan design, funding arrangements, and compliance requirements.
• Active Life and Disability insurance license or ability to obtain one within four months of employment.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, presentation, prioritization, and professional judgment skills.
• High attention to detail, ability to self-review work, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
• Bachelor’s degree and prior client service experience preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and employer-sponsored benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, wellness, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), flexible spending, and health savings accounts.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, and paid holidays.
• Employee recognition and development programs, including Summit Awards, wellness initiatives, and educational support.
• Community engagement, environmental sustainability, and diversity and inclusion programs.