Employee Benefits Account Executive
Company: The Misch Group
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description This is a
client-facing position and with competencies and advanced knowledge
of benefit programs, HR administrative functions, underwriting
principles, medical funding arrangements, and plan design options.
Emphasis on proactive client service and main liaison between the
client and carrier/vendors. Key Responsibilities ? Overall client
lead for implementation, renewal, open enrollment, and ongoing
service. ? Onboard new clients by working with incumbent carriers
for takeover information, prepare internal new business
documentation, ensure carrier appointment/licensing paperwork is in
place. ? Lead renewal process with carriers, negotiations, and plan
alternatives, with or without VP of Operations, depending on
account size and complexity. ? Lead the RFP process; spreadsheet
and compare carrier proposals, ensure accuracy and alignment with
client objectives; ability to make recommendations to VP of
Operations and/or Producer. ? Prepare and present proposals with
recommendations to client; include contribution modeling and plan
modeling such as HRA impact, with team assistance as needed. ?
Proactively assist with compliance and/or ACA requirements such as
determining affordability rate, PCORI fee responsibility, and
understanding/modeling A and B potential penalties. ? Lead open
enrollment process, conduct open enrollment meetings virtually or
in-person. ? Understand, implement, and manage eligibility process
and support clients utilizing internal resources, carrier portals
and/or enrollment platforms. ? Remain current on vendor/carrier
plans and programs, industry trends and legislation. ? Consistently
follow client service workflows and appropriately engage internal
resources and escalate as necessary. ? Develop and maintain
positive working relationships by collaborating with coworkers and
carriers/partners. ? Assist other team members and act as a backup
as needed. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise ? Prior broker
experience, 5-8 years in a similar role or Human Resources benefits
role. ? Advanced knowledge of medical, dental, vision and ancillary
benefits. ? Proficient understanding of ALE rules and regulations,
such as ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125, Wrap Documents, 5500
requirements. ? Microsoft Office suite experience required (Excel,
Word, PowerPoint). ? Familiar with Employee Navigator, HRIS
systems, EDI process with carriers is a plus. ? Detail oriented and
well organized with a sense of urgency, be a problem solver,
servant leader, and a good communicator. ? Team player with the
ability to build rapport, confidence, and trust externally and
internally.
Keywords: The Misch Group, Jacksonville , Employee Benefits Account Executive, Accounting, Auditing , Raleigh, North Carolina
