Job Description
Employee Benefits Account Manager
Job Summary
Seeking a dedicated and experienced Employee Benefits Account Manager to manage and service a designated small-group book of business. This role is pivotal in delivering proactive, value-added services that enhance client experience, retention, and account profitability. As the primary day-to-day service contact for assigned clients, will handle renewals, enrollments, compliance support, and ongoing benefits administration needs.
Compensation Package
- Salary Range: $50,000 - $75,000 annually
- Benefits Include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability.
Responsibilities
Small Group Account Management
- Serve as the primary service contact for assigned small employer benefits clients, addressing inquiries and resolving issues to ensure client satisfaction.
- Manage annual renewals, including data collection, quoting, plan comparisons, and proposal preparation.
- Coordinate open enrollment activities, including employee communications and enrollment support.
- Process new business submissions, additions, terminations, and life event changes.
- Resolve carrier, billing, claims, and eligibility issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Deliver value-added services such as compliance guidance, HR tools, employee education, market trends, plan performance, and wellness initiatives.
- Educate clients on benefit plan options, features, and enrollment processes through workshops, webinars, and individual consultations.
- Promote service tools and technology platforms to enhance client engagement.
Internal Collaboration and Revenue Support
- Provide a seamless client experience and identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities (e.g., dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits).
- Maintain accurate client records and documentation within the agency management system.
- Support onboarding of new clients and ensure smooth implementation.
- Track service activity, renewal timelines, and client deliverables.
- Meet service-level standards and retention goals.
- Actively participate in department and company meetings.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in employee benefits or insurance.
- At least 1 year of account management experience.
- Strong understanding of group health insurance and ancillary benefits.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and agency management software.
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