Client Strategy Executive

Alera Group

$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Life & Health insurance license
  • Significant experience in Employee Benefits consulting or account management
  • Advanced expertise in benefit strategy and compliance
  • Exceptional communication and relationship management skills
  • Ability to manage complex client relationships independently

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead strategic advisor for large Employee Benefits clients
  • Build trusted client relationships aligned with organizational goals
  • Oversee complex service matters and ensure high-quality client experiences
  • Develop and execute benefit strategies integrating various components
  • Lead carrier and vendor negotiations while assessing market trends
  • Drive client retention and cross-selling opportunities with leadership
  • Mentor team members and foster collaboration within the group

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Professional development programs and structured learning paths
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW

Client Strategy Executive

Location: In-Office | San Antonio, Texas

The Opportunity

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits team helps organizations attract, retain, and support their employees through innovative benefits solutions. As a Client Strategy Executive, you'll play an important role in delivering exceptional client service, building trusted relationships, and helping clients navigate the complexities of employee benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do / Your Impact

Client Partnership & Service Excellence
  • Serve as the lead strategic advisor for large and enterprise Employee Benefits clients, guiding benefit strategy, renewal planning, and executive-level discussions
  • Build trusted client relationships by aligning benefit programs with organizational goals, workforce needs, and regulatory requirements
  • Oversee complex service matters, provide claims advocacy, and ensure a high-quality client experience throughout the lifecycle of the relationship

Operational & Compliance Excellence
  • Develop and execute benefit strategies by integrating plan design, funding, compliance, population health, carrier, and vendor solutions
  • Lead carrier and vendor negotiations while evaluating market alternatives and emerging industry trends
  • Coordinate internal resources and subject matter experts to ensure effective execution of client strategies and service commitments

Growth & Retention
  • Partner with Producers and leadership to drive client retention, cross-selling opportunities, and organic growth within the book of business
  • Support finalist presentations, onboarding initiatives, and strategic business development efforts
  • Mentor team members and serve as a subject matter expert, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth


QUALIFICATIONS

What You Bring

Required
  • Active Life & Health insurance license
  • Significant experience in Employee Benefits consulting, account management, client strategy, or brokerage environments
  • Advanced expertise in benefit strategy, plan design, funding arrangements, compliance, renewal planning, and carrier negotiations
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, relationship management, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to independently manage complex client relationships and influence senior stakeholders

Preferred
  • Professional designations such as CEBS, RHU, REBC, GBDS, ChHC, or similar Employee Benefits credentials
  • Experience supporting large or enterprise clients with complex funding strategies and multi-year benefit planning
  • Experience participating in sales presentations, growth initiatives, and mentoring client service professionals

Core Competencies
  • Strategic thinking
  • Executive presence
  • Consultative leadership
  • Relationship management
  • Negotiation and influence
  • Business acumen
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Problem solving
  • Talent development


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Benefits:
Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

Work Model:
This role is In-Office
San Antonio, Texas

Professional Development - Alera Group Academy

At Alera Group, growth isn't left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.

You'll have access to:
  • Role-specific learning paths
  • Leadership development programs
  • Technical and compliance training
  • Industry certifications and continuing education support
  • Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities

Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we're invested in helping you grow.

Licensure & Certifications

This position may require:
  • Active State Life & Health License
  • Ability to obtain required licensure within 6 months of hire
  • Ongoing continuing education to maintain active status




Location Type

In-Office

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