Employee Benefits Director Remote/Hybrid Florida

Remote/Hybrid , FL $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 / Annual

Description

We're looking for an experienced Director, Benefits Account Management to lead our employee benefits account management team, own our top client relationships, and drive ongoing improvements across department operations.
Manage, coach, and develop the account management team; set goals and track performance

Own senior-level relationships with key client accounts and personally manage a portfolio of major clients

Guide renewal strategy, negotiate with carriers, and monitor service quality

Collaborate with sales and operations; build strong carrier relationships

Ensure clients stay compliant with relevant regulations

Handle hiring, training, and staffing plans for the team

Lead process improvements to boost efficiency

Deliver client presentations, enrollment materials, and proposals

Resolve escalated client issues and analyze claims/funding data


Requirements
Strong people-management and leadership skills

Deep knowledge of medical (fully insured, level and self-funded), dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits

5-7+ years in benefits account management

2+ years in a supervisory capacity

Life & Health license


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.

©2026 Criterion Executive Search. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Veteran Owned.


Job Id Number : 11524
Staffing Industry : Insurance
Contact David James in our Tampa, FL office for questions or to apply for the Employee Benefits Director Remote/Hybrid Florida job today;

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