Employee Benefits Account Manager – SBU Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Employee Benefits Account Manager – SBU Cross Insurance Agency Manchester, NH Job Details Full-time $50,000 – $55,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Mid-level High school diploma or GED Data entry Organizational skills Account management Communication skills Full Job Description

ACCOUNT MANAGER DIVISION

EMPLOYEE

BENEFITS REPORTS TO

DIRECTOR

OF CLIENT SERVICES STATUS

FULL-TIME;

EXEMPT POSITION PURPOSE 1.

Initial point of contact for employer groups/employees on escalated service related issues. 2. Foster long term relationships between Cross Benefit Solutions, our clients and their employees. 3. Develop and maintain a positive relationship and rapport with each insurance carrier to satisfy our clients’ needs and facilitate the processing of business. 4. Build solid partnership with Producers, Account Executives and Benefit Specialists. 5. Make a positive contribution to the overall success of the Cross Benefit Solutions team.

RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Overall management and oversight related to agency accounts (exclusive of sales functions) 2. Marketing and Underwriting assistance for new and renewed accounts (Fully Insured and Self-Funded) 3. Collecting and reviewing census data during renewal / marketing 4. Spreadsheet and proposal preparation 5. Thoughtful analysis of options 6. Responsible for the successful and timely implementation of new and renewed accounts 7. Coordinate communication / enrollment materials 8. Present benefit details at employee open enrollment meetings 9. SPD’s 10. Enrollment and billing 11. Advocate for employer and employee issues 12. Intermediary between employer, employee and insurance or TPA’s regarding dispute resolution 13. Work with clients and their outside advisers to identify compliance related concerns relating to benefit offering. 14. Certificate and contract review to assure benefits meet warranty’s made in sales proposal and meet the expectations of the client 15. Provide ongoing support for Sr. Account Executives and perform additional administrative tasks as needed. 16. Maintain awareness of new developments or changes with the various carriers and new Federal/State laws that may affect how our clients must administer their benefit programs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

17. Attend and complete any training sessions or assignments as required. 18. Adhere to client service standards of the department and agency. 19. Perform other tasks on projects as needed/assigned. 20. Complete tasks in Brokerage Builder, file maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• College degree preferred, however at a minimum a high school diploma or equivalent degree and at least three years of experience in employee benefit account management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Maine agent’s license in Health and Life.
• Possess communication skills necessary to communicate with insurance companies, clients and prospects concerning employee benefit lines of coverage.
• High level of patience and empathy while working under pressure.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred, basic working knowledge required. Knowledge of Power Point preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to compose clear and accurate routine and non-routine correspondence.
• Proficient in Adobe
• Ability to learn multiple new web applications for data entry
• Proficient in managing projects
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, responsive and self-motivated.
• Familiarity with the health insurance industry and New England carriers preferred.
• Team player and task oriented.
• Possesses a bias for action and avoids workplace distractions.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

Commission pay Ability to

Commute:

Manchester, NH (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Manchester, NH:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person