Job Overview

We are seeking a Benefit Sales Consultant to help deliver innovative employee benefits technology solutions that provide value and focus on the user experience.  We require an energetic, hardworking individual with a positive and self-starting attitude to fill this position. . If you are looking for a position where you can excel; where you can flex your Business Development and Consultant skills with autonomy & professionalism, then we would like to speak with you!

Who are we?

Designed by employee benefits experts, Bentek enables employees to elect their benefits online and employers to manage those elections through a simple to use web-based application. Bentek also offers social business solutions to help employers communicate and share information with their employees, partners and vendors.

What do we stand for?

We pride ourselves on our values and, therefore, are:

• Fanaticism around culture, values, and principles
• An unfailing commitment to people – our team members, clients, users, insureds, and stakeholders
• Rigorous attention to detail and execution
• Flexibility, creativity, and determination in transcending the status quo

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this role are broken down as follows:

• Provide expert guidance and consultation to public sector clients on various employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, disability benefits, and other fringe benefits.
• Analyze the specific needs and requirements of each client to tailor benefit solutions that align with their organizational goals, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to design and develop comprehensive benefit packages that attract and retain talent while promoting employee wellness and financial security.
• Utilize data analytics tools and methodologies to assess the performance and effectiveness of existing benefit programs, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for clients, summarizing key findings, trends, and recommendations to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Support the preparation and execution of Bentek business development events, including all post-event outreach to participants. Additionally, support the Bentek team in qualifying any potential prospects from the event and help execute any identified next steps.
• Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with public sector clients, serving as a dedicated advisor and resource for all matters related to employee benefits.
• Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring seamless coordination of services, responsiveness to inquiries, and resolution of issues in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain internal sales and lead operational tools and activity reports.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Who succeeds here?

All Bentek team members share one thing in common; they’re A-Players, that like to deliver excellence while being surrounded by other A-Players. The bar is proudly high, and our people love to raise it further. In addition, the candidate will have:

• Analytical skills that support problem identification, pattern recognition, and approach/framework-driven problem-solving.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance and disability plans/programs.
• Basic knowledge of the Affordable Care Act, COBRA and other Federal and State regulations that relate to the administration of employee benefits plans.
• Basic knowledge of HRIS or Benefits Administration software.
• Excellent ability to provide customer service by phone, e-mail and in-person with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or a related field (Insurance) from an accredited university; or an equivalent combination of work experience and education is required.
• Valid FL Driver’s license is required.
• Prior experience with HRIS or Benefits Administration software is highly preferred.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple client and internal Bentek projects at once.
• Experience with developing engaging and illustrative presentations that tell a story or convey an idea, simplifying content and pulling out key messages to focus on what matters to the audience.
• Be a “quick study” and a “self-starter” who is willing to go the extra mile and guide individual efforts.
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills, offering thought leadership when appropriate and asking senior members of the team for expertise when needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present and lead conversations confidently at senior levels of an organization.
• Ability to respond appropriately to both positive feedback and constructive criticism.
• Deep experience using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel (or similar tools)