JOB DETAILS
Client Executive - Group Benefits
CompanyUnison Risk Advisors
LocationAkron
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 18, 2026

About The Company
Unison Risk Advisors is one of the top privately-held insurance brokerages in the nation. Through its regional operating companies, Unison Risk Advisors provides risk management services, commercial property and casualty insurance, employee benefits and health insurance, personal and life insurance, and retirement plan services to corporate and individual clients in a diverse set of industries. Unison Risk Advisors is committed to an independent brokerage service model guided by the belief that clients are best served by professionally managed and well-resourced firms that can act independently upon the best interests of the client.
About the Role
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><strong>Job Summary: </strong><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Responsible to </span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">retain the existing business and grow the assigned group of accounts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a leadership role, collaborates with client teams in the tactical and strategic delivery of services promised; works closely with internal resources as needed to satisfy the client's needs.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>A Day in The Life</strong>:</p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Serves as the key relationship contact by account at all leaderships levels for the assigned book of business with a total book value from $750K to $2M.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Achieves TAS (Total Account Selling) goals in collaboration with Sales/Business Development; meets individual cross-selling and up-selling objectives.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Provides support as needed to the assigned Senior Client Executive(s) in the management of their account activity and book of business. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Develops, leads and executes account strategy with the client and the assigned team of Oswald professionals; develops an annual service plan with focused goals, which includes stewardship, pre-renewal, policy delivery and open item components. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Directs and implements cost effective benefit solutions to minimize risk and ensures the selected strategy is effectively designed, communicated and implemented by the account team; responsible for claims and loss control oversight.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Pursues innovative alternatives that may lead to more effective client solutions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Ensures the assigned service team maintains the existing account base while having responsibility to identify the opportunity for up selling and cross selling all Oswald Products/Services across business lines.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Collaborates with supervisor to identify, quantify and develop a plan to expand the depth of services provided; works closely with internal departments to formulate and execute a sales strategy.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Oversees the new client onboarding process, which includes verifying all services sold, understanding client expectations, and the creation of the short-term and long-term plan to deliver services.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Directs support team activities to meet the client's specific needs, which include the creation of the annual service calendar, scheduling meeting times and agenda, and other deliverables to be completed by the established client deadline.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Responsible to review and approve all client deliverables which may include pre-renewal projection, market evaluation and pricing summary, annual renewal, open enrollment materials, annual utilization review, compliance notifications, wellness information and any other item deemed necessary; may conduct open enrollment meetings.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Ensures all client revenue is collected on a timely basis, which may include consulting fees and carrier commissions.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Participates in client meetings and ensures meeting notes clearly outline actions needed and the team members responsible for execution and delivery.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Formulates the strategic planning process and collaborates with the assigned client team to execute plan specifics for an integrated and comprehensive health management strategy customized to the client’s needs.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Initiates the renewal negotiation process with carriers. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Trains support staff in the understanding and coordination of key operational activities and processes; develops the skills of team members and their industry knowledge base.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Understands the details of Healthcare Reform, HIPAA, COBRA and other legislation, which affects the business unit; guides the client in the execution of the appropriate steps to meet regulatory requirements.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Attains further education, coursework and skills development opportunities to obtain professional designations in their field of expertise.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Develops leadership capabilities in the planning, execution and delivery of special projects as needed; serves as a change agent where circumstances dictate. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Provides effective client stewardship and communication, including uniform reporting and profitability analysis.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Maximizes the integrity of account intelligence through timely and accurate updates of key client data in the CRM; this includes the names of business owners, executive staff, board members, center-of-influence relationships, and community/outside board involvement.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>What You’ll Need</strong>:</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->A college degree is an advantage but not a requirement</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Life, Health & Accident License required</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left: .5in; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">At least 5 to 10 years of industry knowledge is required, to include experience in medical benefits and ancillary lines of coverage</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 14.0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Strong sales aptitude and personal characteristics required.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Strong tactical skillset</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">General understanding of technical concepts – self-funding, different carriers solutions, etc.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Strong relationship skills</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Ability to execute</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Self-starter - Ability to work independently with little oversight</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Intuitiveness – knowing when to loop in Client Executive and leadership for escalated issues</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Ability to oversee CSA’s and provide general tactical oversight</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Project management skills – ability to work with internal and external partners to deliver results timely.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Who You Are</strong>:</p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Significant understanding of self-funding – able to understand and present data, able to view analysts work and carrier renewals and interpret them</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Strong technical skills – understands all components of a benefits program</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Strong presentation skills – ability to adapt</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Sales mindset – ability to identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Strategic thinker – able to connect solutions with data</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Accountability – overall accountability for anything with a client – wrong, right, indifferent</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Strong communication skills – ability to know how and when to communicate</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Relationship builder – build relationships with clients, carriers, and internal partners</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Strong leadership skills – ability to coordinate all aspects of a project and make sure folks deliver on timelines</span></p>
Key Skills
Account RetentionAccount GrowthClient Relationship ManagementService DeliveryCross-sellingUp-sellingAccount StrategyService Plan DevelopmentCost Effective SolutionsRisk MinimizationClaims OversightLoss ControlNew Client OnboardingProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceLeadership
Categories
SalesManagement & LeadershipConsultingHealthcare
Job Information
πCore Responsibilities
The role is responsible for retaining existing business and growing assigned accounts by leading tactical and strategic service delivery in collaboration with client teams. Key duties include achieving sales goals, developing annual service plans, directing cost-effective benefit solutions, and overseeing new client onboarding processes.
πJob Type
full time
πExperience Level
5-10
πΌCompany Size
39
πVisa Sponsorship
No
πΌLanguage
English
π’Working Hours
40 hours
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