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Client Service Manager

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A Customer Service Manager manages staff that provide customer service for a company. Assists staff as needed, or deals directly with customers. Implements policies with regard to company products or services. Answers questions, resolves problems and complaints and approves refunds or exchanges for customers.

$86,675 / year median in New Jersey

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

The Client Service Manager is a post-sale, service-focused role responsible for owning client and member service issues through resolution. This position serves as the primary service contact for a small portfolio of assigned clients, managing escalated inquiries, resolving complex service issues, and ensuring a consistently high-quality experience for both clients and participating retirees. This role is execution-oriented rather than strategic. While some reactive issue management is required, the Client Service Manager is expected to operate with a proactive mindset, identifying root causes and working to prevent recurring issues over time. Success in this role is measured by client and retiree satisfaction, reduction in repeat escalations, and the ability to independently manage service responsibilities and member education events. Key Responsibilities Client & Member Issue Ownership Serve as the primary post-sale service owner for assigned client groups Own client and member service issues end-to-end, from initial escalation through final resolution Act as a second-level escalation resource for complex member inquiries related to eligibility, billing, and Medicare plan benefits Maintain accountability for outcomes, coordinating with internal teams as needed while remaining the single point of responsibility Proactive Issue Prevention Identify recurring issues, service gaps, and root causes impacting clients or retirees Partner with internal teams to address underlying issues and reduce future escalations Balance reactive issue resolution with a forward-looking focus on service improvement and prevention Client Communication & Service Recovery Develop, approve, and deliver clear, accurate client and member communications Execute service recovery gestures in alignment with company guidelines Exercise sound judgment in managing sensitive or escalated situations, escalating financial decisions to VP-level leadership when required Member Education & Events Independently plan, coordinate, and lead member education and benefit training events Prepare and distribute member communications that support understanding of Medicare benefits and plan features Serve as a knowledgeable, confident point of contact during client and retiree interactions Portfolio & Internal Support Manage a small portfolio of assigned clients, with complexity aligned to experience and tenure Oversee age-ins and disenrollments for assigned groups Provide guidance and support to internal service teams regarding group-specific rules and escalations Maintain accurate documentation of service issues, resolutions, and client interactions Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned Travel up to 10% as needed for client or member events Measures of Success High client and retiree satisfaction, as reflected in NPS and feedback Effective resolution of escalated issues with minimal recurrence Demonstrated proactive identification and prevention of service issues Ability to independently manage client service responsibilities and member education events Strong follow-through and reliability in complex or high-pressure situations Required High School diploma or equivalent AZ or NJ Health license required 4+ years of experience in customer service, client service, benefits administration, operations, or account support Experience in a healthcare, Medicare, or call-center-based environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and related applications Demonstrated ability to manage escalated situations with professionalism and sound judgment Experience working with databases and file transfers Preferred Bachelor's degree Experience with fully insured or self-funded Medicare plans Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems Behavioral Expectations Proactive and anticipatory rather than purely reactive Relentless follow-through until issues are fully resolved Calm, clear, and confident under pressure Focused on prevention and long-term service quality, not just short-term fixes
Pay:
$49,559.66 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have your AZ or NJ Health license?
Work Location:
In person