Peak Workforce Solutions (Newbold) is seeking an Employee Benefits Producer for our client in Charleston, SC. This is an immediate, direct hire opportunity. Relocation will not be paid. The Employee Benefits Producer sells new accounts and renews existing accounts in keeping with firm and individual goals. Advisors build and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, the service team, insurance company partners, and centers of influence while identifying and soliciting sales prospects.Employee benefits are an integral part of an employee's compensation package, extending beyond their base salary or wages. These benefits enhance the overall employment experience and contribute to employee well-being. A well-designed employee benefits package can make a significant difference in an organization's success and employee satisfaction.Duties:
- Presents proposals in a professional manner, reviewing coverages in detail to ensure understanding.
- Communicates with clients, prospects, insurance company partners, and service team in an articulate and effective manner.
- Finalizes the sale and collects necessary documents, applications, etc., and briefs the service team on the policy sale.
- Develops prospects by becoming involved in community affiliations, attending insurance company partner hosted seminars, building and maintaining relationships with industry contacts, engaging in networking events and through referrals from current accounts.
- Develops information and recommendations for prospective accounts, presents proposals and adheres to firm policies and procedures for writing a new account.
- Maintains a concern for accuracy, timeliness and completion when interacting with current and prospective clients, the Firm, and - Insurance Company Partners, to minimize potential for errors and omissions claims while demonstrating strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
- Maintains understanding and knowledge of the insurance industry and underwriting criteria for insurance company partners represented by the firm to effectively communicate to all involved.
- Positively represents the firm in the community and with our insurance company partners.
- Looks for opportunities to improve the firm, business segment, and processes. Brings issues and discrepancies to the attention of appropriate leadership.
Qualifications:
- Current sales experience. Preferred if the person has insurance experience or an interest in the Insurance industry
- Must be willing to work onsite in downtown Charleston
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to analyze client needs and recommend appropriate insurance solutions
- Excellent customer service skills with a focus on building long-term relationships
- Proficient in sales administration tasks such as preparing quotes and proposals