Account Executive - Columbus OH

General Description The Emerson Reid Account Executive will be responsible for driving continuous new business revenue growth as well as maintaining existing business revenue growth. Responsibilities Develop positive business relationships with brokers, both new and existing, to ensure continued sales growth. Demonstrate proficiency at the discovery process (sales due diligence) and conceptual presentation, promoting Emerson Reid’s competitive products and services in a concise and persuasive manner. Ability to develop and follow through on a sales business plan that includes prospecting strategies that can generate new broker leads and first appointments. Prepare for and participate actively in sales meetings and 1:1 meetings with the sales manager. Demonstrate strategic thinking and innovation based on insurance, market, carrier and product knowledge, to help guide the brokers through the complexities of health care reform. Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers. Strategize with brokers on sales opportunities to grow the book of business. Comply with CRM tasks to track appointments and appropriately label broker opportunities. Assist with the service function for most important cases, including responsibility for additional lines of business sales, case conservation, and all renewal and service activities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to sell new business and maintain positive broker relationships. Strong degree of self‑motivation. Goal oriented. High activity levels. Ability to creatively and proactively problem‑solve. Ability to stay organized and focused in a busy environment. Personable and credible. Professional and dependable. Strong understanding of Employee Benefits. Familiarity with products, services, competitive offerings, market needs and industry trends. Good understanding of alternate funding arrangements including full and partially insured, minimum premium, self‑insured, etc. Experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong analytical skills; capable of using and interpreting benefit‑related facts and figures. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Life, Accident & Health License is required. USI is committed to providing a full‑suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long‑term disability, life insurance and other unique employer‑sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time. #J-18808-Ljbffr USI Insurance Services