Sales Executive

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a growing and relationship-focused employee benefits and insurance solutions firm to identify an experienced Account Executive to join their team. This position is a full-time opportunity based in Central Arkansas.

Are you an experienced employee benefits professional who thrives on building trusted client relationships and delivering strategic solutions? Our client is seeking a polished and proactive Account Executive who can serve as the primary point of contact for a well-established book of business while helping clients navigate the ever-changing world of employee benefits and insurance solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client interaction, strategic planning, problem solving, and partnering closely with businesses to support their employees and long-term organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary client-facing representative for a portfolio of approximately 70 small group accounts, building strong long-term relationships through ongoing communication and support.

Strategic Benefits Consulting: Guide clients through employee benefits strategies, renewal planning, compliance updates, wellness initiatives, and industry trends.

Renewal Leadership: Lead and coordinate renewal meetings, pre-renewal strategy discussions, open enrollment meetings, and post-renewal follow-up sessions.

Vendor & Carrier Coordination: Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, vendors, and referral partners to ensure seamless service delivery and issue resolution.

Problem Resolution: Independently manage and resolve client concerns including billing discrepancies, coverage questions, enrollment challenges, carrier issues, and service escalations.

Benefits Administration Support: Assist with implementation activities, benefit administration system testing, enrollment coordination, and onboarding for new and renewing clients.

Proposal Development: Collaborate with producers and internal teams to develop client proposals, presentations, and strategic recommendations.

CRM & Documentation Management: Maintain organized and accurate client documentation, account activity, and communication records within the CRM platform.

Wellness Program Strategy: Support the development and implementation of employee wellness initiatives and engagement strategies for client groups.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with account management, service teams, producers, carriers, and leadership to ensure exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications:

• Active Health & Life Insurance License required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience within the insurance or employee benefits brokerage industry required.
• Experience managing client relationships and employee benefits accounts preferred.
• Experience with employee benefits administration platforms preferred.
• Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Additional Information:

• This role will inherit an established book of business consisting primarily of small group employee benefits accounts.
• Local travel to client meetings and events will be required. Occasional overnight travel may occur.
• Valid driver's license required.

Our client is known for delivering high-touch service, strategic guidance, and long-term partnerships to businesses across the region. They pride themselves on helping organizations create competitive employee benefits strategies while providing exceptional client support and responsiveness. This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-driven professional who wants to join a collaborative and growing organization with a strong reputation in the market.

For more information, please apply directly or reach out to Bailey Clark at bailey.clark@arkansastalentgroup.com.

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm. All inquiries and considerations will be held in strict confidence.