Employee Benefits Advisor

Job Description

Immediately recruiting an Employee Benefits Advisor to join an award-winning advisory who provide centralised management and technology platforms for HR, Payroll and Employee Benefit solutions. Here you will provide a full and complete advisoryaccount management service to your allocated portfolio for renewal, whilst throughout the year, identify and expand your existing portfolio in line with company targets and bonus structure.£32-37k + commission & car allowance. Full-time, offering hybrid working (after probation), based in Aylesford.Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Account Support team to understand client activity throughout year
• Obtain renewal documents from the insurer, understanding pricing and notify client within SLA
• Follow up with client to discuss their client’s requirements for forthcoming year
• Actively work towards and meet new business target on both cross sale and new business
• Proactively use client contact as an opportunity to identify potential cross sale opportunities
• Undertake full market review if required and obtain quotes for new business opportunities
• Negotiate with holding insurer /provider for discounts, making clients aware of cost saving options and advising of any ramifications of reducing benefits
• Explore alternative insurers /providers if client wishes to switch. If health /risk related policy, make client aware of switch criteria and implications to any members having continuing claims.
• Provide full advice and recommendation report
• Arrange suitable meeting (face to face/telephone/video) to discuss recommendations
• Attend face to face and telephone appointments inviting insurers / providers
• Gain confirmation of renewal in writing and renew with insurer / provider and on CLAii
• Update QSA portal with all new business opportunities and maintain accurate data
• Send completed documents to Hub team for upload to Client Liaison Application ii (CLAii) in good time ahead of scheme going live if possible
• Deliver employee presentations effectively and attend benefit fairs where necessary

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 2-3 years administration experience
• Account Management experience, preferably in the insurance industry
• Ability to build excellent business relationships
• Thorough understanding of employee benefit products
• Flexible and adaptable in the ways of working
• Have excellent organisation and time management skills
• The ability to adopt an expert technical knowledge of the company’s products
• Able to seek and gain further knowledge and understanding
• Highly motivated and target driven
• Confident communicator, with a persuasive manner, delivering service excellence
• Ability to plan, prioritise and have exceptional organisational skills is essential
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidentiality and integrity are essential
• Further education (diploma, degree) would be advantageous
• Completion or working towards Cert CII would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence

The Package:

• Salary: £30-35k + commission / bonus & car allowance
• Hours: 9-5pm, staggered working hours between 8-6pm
• Commission info: payments for newly onboarded clients - paid quarterly
• A suite of employee benefits

Required skills

• Account Management
• Communication Skills
• Employee Benefits
• Insurance
• Interpersonal Skills