About the role

We are on the hunt for a new Account Executive to join our highly collaborative, fun and dynamic team!

Did you know that ZLC Employee Benefits Solutions ("ZEBS") is one of the fastest growing advisors for employee benefits and group retirement programs in Vancouver and we are fortunate to have the best people, resources, and clients?

We provide value by leveraging one of the most skilled benefits teams - collectively over 450 years of experience within our team of 21 employee benefits specialists - and we are looking for a new team member who is just as passionate about employee benefits as we are!

Sound exciting? Here is a little more:

As the Account Executive you will manage the following:

Renewals, plan reviews and market surveys

• In partnership with the Advisor, review, analyze and negotiate annual renewals
• Complete and finalize client reports including renewal reports, marketing specifications and reports, benchmarking, quarterly/semi-annual financial updates
• Assist in the selection of an insurance carrier by analyzing the insurance carriers' proposals and preparing marketing reports for clients
• Analyzes client plan designs and underwriting structure

New group plan implementations

• Facilitate carrier transitions and new group implementations, including securing documents and historical data from providers and reviewing all application and new plan documentation for accuracy
• For larger/complex groups - meet with the carrier and/or client weekly to discuss project timelines and ensure target dates are met (where applicable, lead the weekly meetings)
• Prepares employee communications for clients
• Ensure that all target dates/deliverables are met
• Review new carrier administration procedures with the plan administrator (accompany any insurer representative for any online or face-to-face training)

Attend (and if appropriate, lead) employee and plan administrator meetings

Special projects

• Assist in development and preparation of unique reports
• Analysis of client information/statistics
• Benefit plan reviews/benchmarking
• Update/develop client and internal reports and tools in partnership with Advisors
• Assist client with acquisition and divestiture needs as it relates to benefits plan
• Prepare employee communications

Client service

• Responsible for all client deliverables including those delegated to a Service Representative
• Assist with escalated claim and administration inquiries

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in a similar role
• Must possess LLQP Life Insurance license (or willing to obtain within 6 months of start date)
• CEBS courses an asset
• Strong group benefits and insurance background (preferably in a brokerage or consulting environment). Experience with group retirement products an asset
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and communication skills; with advanced skills in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility and adaptability; ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines

Job Type: Full-time position in a remote work setting (with some in-office requirements)

Job Hours: Thirty-five (35) hours per week, seven hours (7) per day, Monday to Friday

Location: Vancouver, BC

Start Date: As soon as possible

Posting and Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 (dependent on experience)

How to Apply:

If you're looking to take the next step in building an impactful career and meet the requirements for this position, we invite you to apply for this opportunity by submitting your application through LinkedIn or through our Careers page.

We are truly honored to have talented professionals (like you) express interest in joining our team! We understand that candidates may not meet all the requirements of this position and will be considering an equivalent combination of work experience and education when building our talent pool. If you feel passionate about joining the ZEBS team and think you would be the ideal candidate, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information:

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of everything we do here at ZEBS! From nurturing a safe environment, to empowering our employees to be their authentic selves to creating a diverse workforce - our team will stop at nothing to embrace our values for inclusion and diversity, and this is what makes ZEBS a special place to work.

We truly do believe that a diverse community of talented professionals will provide us with a competitive advantage, and therefore, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.

We are committed to creating a barrier-free recruitment and selection process and if you require an accommodation throughout this procedure, please let us know.