Benefits Account Executive NYC

NYC , NY $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 / Annual

Description

A specialized Employee Benefits consulting firm is seeking a senior-level Regional Vice President Employee Benefits to take ownership of an established book of business and become the senior client-facing leader for the NYC Metro market. The organization has been in operation for 30+ years, primarily serving union and public sector clients across the NYC region with a loyal client base.

About the Role
Responsible for full P&L and oversees an existing operation and book of business generating approximately $2M in revenue. Will be the primary point of contact, maintain and build relationships while identifying opportunities for growth. The right candidate is a trusted benefits advisor / leader who understands self-funded health plan consulting in the public sector space. This role is remote, with regular client visits and meetings required throughout the NY Metro area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the primary Regional VP for an established book of union and public sector clients

Grow book by expanding pipeline in the public sector, unions etc.

Manage and lead Benefits Account Managers and Benefits Analysts

Partner with clients to develop and maintain benefit packages aligned with client goals, while serving as the Senior Advisor on ACA reporting, ERISA, HIPPA, and compliance

Serve as a credible advocate for the firm's data-driven consulting approach in client meetings and renewals

Build pipeline and identify cross-selling opportunities within the existing book in the municipality space

Communicate plan performance, claims trends, and strategies to key stakeholders

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QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of experience in employee benefits, TPA administration, or benefits consulting

5+ years in leadership/sales

Deep familiarity with self-funded / level funded health plan structures, including claims auditing, utilization management, and cost trend analysis

Experience working with union clients, Taft-Hartley funds, and/or public sector plan sponsors

Established relationships within the tri-state area

Comfortable operating independently as the lead client-facing professional

Strong communicator with the ability to present to trustees, HR leadership, and CFOs

Active NY insurance license preferred or ability to obtain


COMPENSATION
Base salary: commensurate with experience

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Benefits package included


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.

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Job Id Number : 11462
Staffing Industry : Insurance
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