Account Manager, Employee Benefits

The Employee Benefits, Account Manager is responsible for managing an assigned book of business while developing long-term relationships with clients. This position will also be responsible to respond to the day-to-day client inquiries and any needed client analytics. The Account Manager will interface with vendors and key clients internally and externally, create client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met. The Account Manager performs these essential functions of the position while meeting RSC quality and service standards. The Account Manager has a smaller book of business with less complex clients and assists the Team Leader and Account Executive(s) on their clients. The Account Manager is responsible for revenue growth - client expansion - on their personal book of business. The qualified candidate must have strong knowledge across the spectrum of employer-sponsored health & welfare related plans, including federal and state regulations that impact these plans.

Your Impact:

Subject matter expert on Health & Welfare Benefits, vendor/carrier products and services including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary Support Team Leader and/or Account Executive(s), as assigned Proactively provide client service in response to day-to-day service issues and questions; escalate, as necessary Actively seek improvements to client service and efficiencies within teams by identifying improved processes Works with the client team to develop project plans and deliver on service goals Sets priorities and manages workflow to ensure efficient, timely and accurate processing of account transactions Prepare renewals and RFPs, coordinate vendor responses, support negotiations, analyze and spreadsheet proposal results, and develop the client presentations Delegate administrative and analytic tasks, as necessitated, to team Benefit Analyst; provide coaching and peer review, e.g., Forms 5500, policy review, monthly carrier reporting, etc Keeps informed regarding industry information, new product information, legislation, coverages and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance. Prepare for and facilitate client meetings (prepare agendas and materials, coordinate resources, etc.)

Successful Candidates Will Have:

BA/BS preferred 2 - 5+ years of health & welfare experience, meets majority of core practice competency-based skills Knowledge of benefits administration, HealthCare Reform, industry trends, carrier products and services Life, Accident and Health Insurance License required GBA or CEBS Certification a plus Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly sit, hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus The work environment characteristics described are representative of those employees performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Occasional travel

Pay Range:

$51,800 - $65,000 Annual The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for this role. Risk Strategies is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about working at Risk Strategies by visiting our careers page: www.risk-strategies.com/careers. Personal information submitted by California applicants in response to a job posting is subject to Risk Strategies' California Job Applicant Privacy Notice. Risk Strategies has joined Brown & Brown, and teams at both companies are growing. Risk Strategies offers comprehensive risk management solutions, insurance and reinsurance placement for property & casualty, employee benefits, private client services, as well as consulting services and financial & wealth solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates-not employees, and leaders-not managers. Everything we do is about the greater "WE"-never "me." While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission-always doing what is best for our customers.