Account Executive - Employee Benefits
true north companiesCedar Rapids, IA
Account Executive - Employee Benefits
true north companiesCedar Rapids, IASenior L5
Insurance Sales AgentsSales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelPersonal Financial Advisors
All Other Insurance Related ActivitiesInsurance Agencies and BrokeragesDirect Health and Medical Insurance Carriers
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Account ExecutiveJoin a team thats passionate about people, performance, and proactive solutions. TrueNorth Companies is hiring an Account Executive to join our growing Benefits team in either Cedar Rapids or West Des Moines! Were seeking a self-funded benefits expert who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and embraces our culture of entrepreneurship, integrity, and service. In this role, youll lead benefit strategy, manage operational processes, and negotiate stop loss coverage for clients and prospects. TrueNorth uses our core values of Exceptionalism, Collaboration, and Resourcefulness to enthusiastically serve our clients, colleagues, and communities. Our ideal candidates are hungry, humble, and smart!
About TrueNorth Companies:
Our clients face great risk and big opportunities. They seek leadership, integrity, and real results. For twenty years, TrueNorth has met our clients' needs by providing innovative strategies and a personal connection to those we serve. Our integrated platform of risk management, employee benefits, and personal financial strategies creates a multifaceted approach to address today's ever-changing complexities. Come join our amazing team!
What TrueNorth Offers:
TrueNorth offers a lineup of excellent benefits to all full-time employees, including:
Annual Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision
401k with Company Contributions
Responsible Time Off (RTO)
11 Paid Holidays
Company-paid Life and Disability Coverage
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Donation Match Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program with Financial Incentives/Discounts
Hybrid Work Schedule
Essential Job Functions:
Own the client relationship throughout the full lifecycle, from onboarding and ongoing stewardship through renewal
Proactively identify and resolve coverage, service, and relationship risk
Build trusted, executive-level relationships and lead conversations around coverage, risk strategy, and long-term planning
Align internal teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes and support long-term retention
Analyze client risk profiles, claims data, and market insights to develop coverage strategies that optimize the total cost of risk
Incorporate insurance, alternative financing, and Risk/Workforce Solutions into tailored client strategies
Lead discovery meetings, RFP responses, and enterprise risk presentations
Translate complex insights into clear recommendations and board-level narratives that support executive decision-making
Lead and develop the service team to support Get, Keep, Grow client engagement
Collaborate with Producers, Account Managers, Brokers, Safety, Claims, and Risk/Workforce Solutions teams
Oversee core servicing, account submissions, carrier marketing, and policy reviews to support accurate and compliant client deliverables
Identify and advance cross-selling, account-rounding, and growth opportunities in partnership with Producers and internal teams
Participate in prospect discovery, business development, and growth-team meetings
Build carrier relationships and support continued value creation for clients and prospects
Stay current on industry trends, emerging risks, regulatory changes, and market developments
Demonstrate strong executive and board-level presence in high-stakes environments
Participate in sales training, leadership development, and other learning opportunities while championing team best practices
Travel as needed to support clients, prospects, carrier relationships, and industry events, up to 45% for Account Executives
Credentials:
A minimum of five years work experience in the self-funded health insurance industry is required
Life, Health & Accident license required
Experience maintaining fiduciary responsibility for company, client, and/or producer preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and basic PowerPoint functions
A college degree or equivalent work experience is required; a degree in Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred
Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret insurance data
Knowledge of insurance and medical terminology
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Extremely accurate and detail-oriented
Strong organizational and time management skills
Why TrueNorth?
We are a company focused on developing our people and growing the business. We offer a competitive benefit package, wellbeing programs and incentives, and a positive work culture.
TrueNorth is honored to be recognized by the Corridor Business Journal as one of the Coolest Places to Work!
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Occupation
Insurance Sales Agents
Industry
All Other Insurance Related Activities
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