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Employee Benefits Practice Leader

Gregory & Appel, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, United States


Employee Benefits Practice Leader
We are seeking a high-performing Employee Benefits Practice Leader who excels at both driving new business and leading, developing, and elevating a team of sales professionals.

This is a player‑coach role for a market-facing producer who operates as an enterprise advisor, someone equally energized by personal production and by building the next generation of top-performing producers. You will lead from the front, shaping strategy, influencing outcomes, and setting the standard for what great looks like in our market.

This leader will focus on building a significant, sustainable book of business while driving sales excellence, strengthening team capability, and delivering consistent, disciplined execution across the practice.

We are not seeking a transactional broker. We are building a team of strategic advisors.

Dual Capacity
Employee Benefits Advisor / Producer
Drive new revenue by engaging CFOs, CHROs, and executive leadership teams in strategic, consultative conversations around:

Self-funded and alternative funding strategies

Cost containment and multi-year healthcare planning

Pharmacy and clinical risk management

Population health and workforce engagement

Regulatory and compliance risk mitigation

You will establish yourself as a trusted advisor in complex benefit strategy, leading high‑stakes discussions, influencing decision-makers, and positioning long-term value over short-term placement.

Sales Leader & Practice Builder
Lead and develop a team of Employee Benefits producers by:

Coaching consultative selling, deal strategy, and executive presence

Driving accountability to pipeline activity, conversion, and revenue outcomes

Elevating the team from transactional quoting to strategic advisory

Creating consistency in sales process, messaging, and go-to-market approach

Building a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement

You will serve as a coach, raising the bar on individual and team performance while building a scalable, high-performing sales engine.

What You’ll Do
Revenue Growth & Market Leadership

Own and drive organic growth strategy for the Employee Benefits practice

Develop and execute a focused business development strategy targeting mid-market and large employers

Personally produce new business while setting the pace and standard for the team

Establish a strong market presence as a trusted advisor in complex benefit strategy

Influence positioning, differentiation, and competitive strategy within the market

Team Leadership & Sales Execution

Coach, mentor, and develop producers at varying experience levels

Lead pipeline reviews, deal strategy sessions, and finalist preparation

Instill disciplined sales processes, forecasting accuracy, and accountability rhythms

Support recruiting, onboarding, and ramping of new producers

Build bench strength and succession within the practice

Strategic Client Engagement

Lead high-level discovery tied to workforce strategy, risk, and financial performance

Design multi-year benefits roadmaps

Translate claims data, financial modeling, and market insights into executive-level strategy

Engage in complex or at-risk opportunities as a senior advisor and closer

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with analytics, actuarial, compliance, and service teams to deliver differentiated solutions

Ensure alignment between sales strategy, service delivery, and client outcomes

Influence product innovation, vendor strategy, and go-to-market initiatives

Act as the bridge between revenue generation and operational excellence

Practice Leadership & Growth

Contribute to the overall vision and growth strategy of the Employee Benefits practice

Identify market trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for differentiation

Help define and operationalize what “great” looks like in sales execution and client engagement

Drive consistency, scalability, and long-term value creation across the practice

What You Bring

10+ years of Employee Benefits brokerage or consulting experience

Proven track record of generating significant new revenue and sustained book growth

Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching producers (formally or informally)

Deep expertise in self-funded, level-funded, and fully insured health plans

Strong executive presence with boardroom credibility

Ability to translate data into strategy and influence senior decision-makers

Disciplined pipeline management and sales process rigor

Competitive drive balanced with a team-first mindset

Active Life & Health license

Leadership Profile

A player-coach who leads by example and earns followership through performance

A builder motivated by growing people and a practice

A strategic thinker who thrives in complexity and ambiguity

A coach at heart who finds fulfillment in developing others

A market competitor who plays the long game, focused on sustainable growth and lasting relationships

If you are motivated to win in the market, develop a high-performing sales team, and contribute to building something much bigger than yourself, we would welcome a conversation.

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