Sr. Account Executive
New Orleans, LA, United States
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.
Who We Are
NFP is a seven-time Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) award from Insurance Business magazine and the WORK180 employer endorsement. We’re a recognized Elite Agency award winner and a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager, and retirement plan advisor. NFP provides solutions enabling client success through the expertise of over 7,000 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors and financial institutions. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com .
About the Role
Your goal is to end the guessing game. You’ll score major points with our clients by tackling the challenges that keep them awake at night. You’ll research, analyze and evaluate comprehensive benefit plans to become the go-to resource for forward-looking solutions.
Responsibilities
On a granular level, you will research, analyze, and evaluate benefit plans, take on the role of lead consultant as the primary point of contact for clients, and work on large, complex accounts.
On a holistic level, you will form trusted partnerships with clients that inspire absolute confidence in our solutions, and in our ability to enhance their prosperity
Qualifications
4-year college or university degree with course work in Human Resources Management, Business Administration and Industrial Psychology, Economics or a Healthcare related field
At least 8 years’ industry and product line experience
At least 8 years’ health and welfare consulting experience required
Life, Accident and Health Insurance License required
GBA or CEBS Certification a plus
Your Day to Day
On a daily basis you will:
Serve as the team lead and primary point of contact for clients
Develop and execute client strategy
Negotiates terms, conditions, coverage limits and pricing with carriers and wholesalers
Develop quotations, prepare client proposals and insurance plan analysis
Negotiate with carriers and recommend renewal actions
Oversee open enrollment and implementation of new business
What We're Looking For
The Sr. Account Executive will hold a Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, Economics or a Healthcare related field. We’re looking for at least 8 years’ industry and product line experience in addition to experience in the health and welfare consulting space. A genuine understanding of client financial mechanics and projections is a must. You have the ability to research, analyze and evaluate comprehensive benefit plans as the go-to source for forward-looking solutions. A Life, Accident, and Health Insurance License is required, and a GBA or CEBS certification is a plus.
What We Offer
We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.
NFP and You... Better together!
NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"I'm proud to be part of an organization that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion and provides opportunities for everyone to thrive. But we know we can go further. With empowerment and accountability we will become the model for fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong."
Pamela Wheeler
SVP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
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