Job Description

Account Executive – Employee Benefits

Location: Knoxville, TN (In-Office with limited travel)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $90,000 – $110,000

Position Overview

M Force Partners is seeking a client-focused Account Executive – Employee Benefits to support and manage a portfolio of employee benefits accounts for a growing insurance organization in Knoxville, TN. This Account Executive – Employee Benefits role is ideal for a strategic professional who thrives in a relationship-driven environment and has experience working with brokers, business leaders, and internal teams to deliver tailored benefits solutions.

The Account Executive – Employee Benefits will play a key role in managing complex client accounts, ensuring client satisfaction, and developing innovative strategies to support evolving employee benefits programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of mid-size to large employee benefits clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with brokers and client leadership to develop and implement strategic benefits solutions
• Analyze current benefits plans and recommend improvements based on client goals, market trends, and cost considerations
• Lead client meetings including renewals, plan reviews, and strategy discussions
• Coordinate with internal teams including underwriting, service, and claims to ensure seamless service delivery
• Oversee the renewal process including negotiating terms and presenting options to clients
• Monitor account performance and identify opportunities for optimization
• Stay informed on industry trends, compliance updates, and emerging benefits strategies
• Deliver exceptional client service while managing multiple high-value accounts

Required Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in employee benefits, insurance, or account management
• Proven experience managing large or complex client accounts
• Strong understanding of group benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze benefits data and translate insights into strategic recommendations
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with brokers or benefits consultants
• Knowledge of compliance regulations including ACA and ERISA
• Active insurance license or ability to obtain

Job presented by M Force Partners

M Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering/technical, medical, professional and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions, including direct hire and contract placements, to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.

If this role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other opportunities at mforcepartners.com.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.