Job Description
Employee Benefits Account Manager
Job Summary
Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Employee Benefits Account Manager to join a team. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with executives and decision-makers, providing strategic guidance on employee benefits programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of benefits plan design, funding arrangements, and account management, and will play a key role in delivering exceptional service to the clients.
Compensation Package
- Competitive salary range: $80,000 - $95,000+ (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Responsibilities
- Consult & Advise: Collaborate with executives and decision-makers to discuss their benefits programs, identify challenges, and recommend innovative solutions.
- Plan Design & Strategy: Develop competitive and cost-effective benefits programs by leveraging expertise in fully insured, level-funded, self-funded, and alternative funding arrangements.
- Marketing & Negotiations: Engage directly with carriers to prepare submissions, negotiate renewals, analyze proposals, and present recommendations to ensure optimal options for clients.
- Account Management & Servicing: Oversee key accounts from start to finish, including renewals, enrollments, employee issue resolution, carrier coordination, and day-to-day servicing.
- New Business Support: Partner with commercial producers during prospect meetings, assist in developing proposals, and contribute to winning and retaining larger group benefits accounts.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Proven experience in employee benefits account management or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of benefits plan design, funding arrangements, and industry best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently engage with executives and decision-makers.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in analyzing proposals, negotiating renewals, and presenting recommendations.
- A proactive and client-focused approach to problem-solving and service delivery.
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