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Account Executive | Employee Benefits

CBIZ · Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Full-timeHybrid5-10 yrsListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Account Executive is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships while managing renewal strategies and new client implementations. They serve as a valued advisor by providing innovative industry solutions and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Client Relationship ManagementInsurance Renewal StrategyEmployee BenefitsMarketing StrategyClient ImplementationRegulatory ComplianceNegotiationStrategic Planning

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Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and up to 6 years of experience in the insurance industry managing complex client accounts. A Bachelor's degree and a Life, Accident and Health Insurance license are preferred qualifications.

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Questions about this role

Is this CBIZ role remote?
Tagged hybrid.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

RESPONSIBILITIES Build and maintain client relationships, meeting specified client retention Coordinate and direct assigned client activities within client services team Develop strong understanding of the clients' business and strategic Develop and execute the renewal and/or marketing strategy in accordance with Manage new client implementation process

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

  • Build and maintain client relationships, meeting specified client retention

goals

  • Coordinate and direct assigned client activities within client services team
  • Develop strong understanding of the clients' business and strategic

priorities

  • Develop and execute the renewal and/or marketing strategy in accordance with

client instructions

  • Manage new client implementation process
  • Execute solid analysis, delivering creative and practical solutions for

clients

  • Lead and coordinate the evaluation of marketing
  • Serve as client's valued advisor, building a strategic and personal

relationship with key client decision makers

  • Negotiate renewal action with carriers based on client needs
  • Educate clients on applicable legislation and market trends
  • Closely monitor clients; provide innovative industry solutions in line with

clients' business needs and goals

  • Participate in RFP process and finalist presentations
  • Identify and propose additional services to existing clients
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Life, Accident and Health Insurance License

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Up to 6 years of experience managing multiple clients of increasing

complexity in the insurance industry

  • Must maintain current required licenses and certifications relevant to field

of expertise

  • Technical knowledge relative to industry and incorporating contract

provisions, renewal and claims processing, plan knowledge, and carrier

funding

  • Expertise in managing clients with alternative funding arrangements
  • Proficient use of applicable technology
  • Expert knowledge of state and federal legislation
  • Sets priorities and manages workflow to ensure efficient, timely, and

accurate deliverables

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all

levels of the organization, both internally and externally

  • Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
  • CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to
  • middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in
  • accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers
  • actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new
  • ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major
  • markets coast to coast.
  • CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an
  • environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their
  • contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and
  • professionally, throughout their careers.
  • Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of
  • accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm
  • that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business
  • consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs
  • operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

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This listing comes from CBIZ's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 3 Oct 2026.