Account Executive

With general direction, sell and service products by managing existing accounts and developing new prospects consisting of a large variance of industries. Exercise a broad knowledge of the organization's services, products and marketing techniques to achieve market share growth objectives and operational goals.

Essential Functions

Formulate and implement strategic business plans specific to the needs of individual large accounts to retain and increase membership and identify new and ancillary product sales opportunities.

Cultivate and develop strong business relationships with clients and prospective clients’ key stakeholders.

Manage business relationships with brokers, consultants and other industry partners.

Educate key stakeholders on industry, pricing and benefit design trends in order to inform and assist with business decisions.

Maintain current working knowledge on existing and new products/services and other general information to ensure accurate information is provided.

Act as liaison between various departments and customers to ensure service levels and expectations are met.  Collaborate with marketing and product development to address customer’s needs and analyze market data.

Utilize sales automation system to make inquiries, maintain records and prepare reports.

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience

Four plus years of business to business sales and/or account management experience, in the employee benefits or Healthcare/Insurance industry is preferred.

Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.

Highly adaptable, positive, resilient, patient risk-taker who is open to new ideas.

Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.

Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve problems.

Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.

Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.

Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Knowledge of underwriting, products, services and healthcare industry.

Must travel more than 50% of the time.

Clean DMV record

Ability to achieve and maintain any applicable agent licensing requirements for any state(s) within assigned sales territory.

Working Conditions

The working environment is generally favorable, lighting and temperature is adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust etc.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job grade.

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

Salary Ranges: $58,656.00 - $80,743.65

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California