Employee Benefits Producer

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking an Employee Benefits Producer to join our growing team in Grand Rapids, MI!   

We are seeking an experienced Employee Benefits Producer to drive new business development, expand market presence, and build long-term client relationships. This role is designed for a proven sales professional with strong benefits expertise, executive-level relationship skills, and the ability to deliver strategic solutions that support client growth, retention, and employee experience. 

How You Will Contribute:   

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to generate new Employee Benefits opportunities and support Profit Center growth objectives. 

• Build and maintain relationships with business owners, executives, HR leaders, centers of influence, carrier partners, and community contacts. 

• Create and manage a qualified prospect pipeline through networking, referrals, market outreach, and ongoing relationship development. 

• Lead consultative conversations with prospective and existing clients to understand workforce needs, benefit priorities, cost drivers, compliance considerations, and long-term objectives. 

• Present Employee Benefits strategies, renewal recommendations, stewardship materials, and value-added solutions to key decision-makers. 

• Partner with account management, analytics, compliance, carrier relations, marketing, and service teams to deliver comprehensive client solutions. 

• Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline data, and client/prospect information in Microsoft Dynamics or other designated CRM tools. 

• Stay current on market trends, carrier solutions, legislative updates, compliance developments, and emerging Employee Benefits strategies. 

• Represent Brown & Brown through participation in professional, civic, industry, and community organizations that support brand awareness and business development. 

• Support a collaborative team environment through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and partnership with Sales Leadership and Profit Center leadership. 

Licenses & Certifications:   

• Active Life & Health Insurance License in good standing. 

Skills & Experience to be Successful:  

• Proven success in Employee Benefits sales, business development, or benefits consulting. 

• Strong understanding of employer-sponsored benefit programs, funding strategies, carrier solutions, and client advisory practices. 

• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and relationships with executives, HR leaders, and key client decision-makers. 

• Strong prospecting, presentation, negotiation, communication, and consultative selling skills. 

• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 

• Ability to travel routinely for client meetings, prospecting activity, networking events, and business development opportunities. 

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 

• Established relationships within the local business community, Employee Benefits marketplace, or targeted industry verticals. 

• Experience with self-funded plans, compliance resources, population health, voluntary benefits, pharmacy strategies, or total rewards consulting. 

• Prior experience using Microsoft Dynamics or another sales management platform. 

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance  
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement 
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. 

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

Recruiting Vendor Disclosure Statement

Brown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.