Marketing Analyst - Employee Benefits

SUMMARY 

Responsible for marketing trends and conditions in order to produce accurate and viable employee benefit solutions for clients and prospects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

•    Creates and sends requests for proposals (RFPs) to carriers, including follow-up as necessary;

•    Solicits bids for clients from carriers and vendors;

•    Monitors receipt of bids to ensure that the quotes are timely and are to specification;

•    Communicates negotiated rate and plan design alternatives to the respective client service team member;

•    Creates accurate and consistently formatted proposals;

•    Reviews peer proposals for accuracy;

•    Develops and maintains carrier relationships;

•    Keeps abreast of legislative, market and product changes;

•    Attends and actively participates in marketing meetings;

•    Flexibility to work long hours during busy season, if needed;

•    Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);

•    Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

One (1) or more years experience working for a group insurance carrier or benefits brokerage firm

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good problem solving, planning, organizational and prioritization skills

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Strong multi-tasking skills with high level attention to detail

Ability to interface with executives – internal and external

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

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