Vice President & Practice Leader, Employee Benefits

Vice President & Practice Leader, Employee BenefitsOur client, a fast-growing, privately held independent insurance brokerage based in Livingston, NJ, is hiring a Vice President & Practice Leader to run their Employee Benefits practice. The firm pairs the scale and resources of a national, private-equity-backed platform with the local identity and entrepreneurial culture of an independent agency.This is the senior seat in the practice. Working closely with the President, the Practice Leader owns the direction, growth, and retention strategy of the Employee Benefits business, and serves as the senior subject matter expert that benefits teams across the organization rely on.The role carries real reach: guiding producers and account teams, mentoring benefits leaders, building carrier and vendor relationships, and playing a hands-on role in private-equity-backed acquisitions and integration.ResponsibilitiesLead the overall direction, strategy, and growth of the Employee Benefits practice, partnering with executive leadership, producers, and account teams.Drive client retention by helping teams deliver strategic, consultative benefit solutions, and by handling complex renewals, escalations, and strategic planning discussions.Support new business development and cross-selling across benefits, property and casualty, retirement, and specialty lines through solution design, presentations, and market insight.Build and improve the practice's products, services, workflows, and delivery model in partnership with corporate centers of excellence.Mentor and develop benefits leaders, producers, and account managers, and build training and professional development for the team.Manage carrier and vendor relationships, attend industry events, and act as the business liaison to the EB Compliance team.Participate in M&A diligence and the integration of new corporate Employee Benefits acquisitions, especially alongside the firm's private equity partners.Provide strategic guidance across specialty practices, including Communications & Design, Global Benefits, Pharmacy, Voluntary Benefits, and Health & Performance, and partner with Finance on commissions and budget.Qualifications15 to 20 years of Employee Benefits experience in an insurance brokerage firm.Experience leading teams, both through direct reporting lines and by influencing key stakeholders.Proven ability to build and manage relationships, especially with senior leadership, carriers, and vendors.Experience developing client retention and revenue generation strategies.Excellent communication skills, with significant public speaking and/or executive presentation experience.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and act with appropriate levels of urgency.Bachelor's degree preferred. Ability to travel as needed.Compensation & Benefits$200,000 – $230,000 base salaryBonusHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) planHybrid schedule (4 days per week in office)Private-equity-backed platform with specialty resources and centers of excellenceAbout Our ClientOur client is built by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. They protect and support the ambitions of individuals, families, and businesses, and they empower their people to learn, grow, lead, and make a difference. Their structure lets local teams preserve their identity, relationships, and entrepreneurial culture while drawing on the strength, resources, and expertise of corporate centers of excellence.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementOur client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under applicable law.