About this Benefits Consultant role at Brown & Brown
Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
Brown & Brown is seeking a Benefits Consultant to join our growing team in Ft. Lauderdale, FL!
The Benefits Consultant is responsible for generating and retaining business by developing sales strategies, securing new and renewal accounts, cross-selling policies, supporting client service operations, and presenting tailored insurance solutions to meet client needs.
How You Will Contribute:
The main duty and responsibility of the insurance producer is to find, develop, propose, and bind new business.
The second responsibility is to renew existing clients every year
Ability to cross sell corporate client's property & casualty and personal insurance policies
To assist office staff in collection of required coverage information and collection of necessary deposit and renewal premiums
Develop and execute an outside sales strategy
Produce new accounts and service and retain existing accounts
Obtain prospects and actively pursue and create interest by making telephone calls, writing letters, or conducting personal visits
Analyze prospect’s needs and current insurance programs and find opportunities to strengthen their risk management structure
Prepare marketing strategy information and market the account to insurance carriers
Present carrier proposals to prospect
Licenses and Certifications:
2-15 Life & Health Licensed or ability to obtain it within 90 days
Valid Driver's License - This position requires routine or periodic travel which may require the team members to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle. Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are a requirement of this position.
Skills & Experience to Be Successful:
3+ years' B2B sales experience in PEO, HRIS, Payroll, Employee Benefits, or similar industry; Enterprise sales preferred
Proven Sales Track Record
Strong knowledge of employee benefits and policies, and the ability to understand the needs and requirements of the clients, from a strategic view as well as tactical view
Strong Interpersonal skills
Capable of maintaining long-term relationships with clients
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.
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Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.
