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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