Sr. Account Manager - Remote Role

NFP Corp•Virtual, OK

1d•$52,700 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Account Manager supports the delivery of employee benefits solutions by partnering with clients, carriers, and internal teams. This role is responsible for managing renewals, analyzing benefit plans, preparing client presentations, coordinating compliance activities, and providing ongoing client support. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong relationship management, analytical, and communication skills while serving as a key contributor to client satisfaction and strategic benefits planning.

Requirements

Knowledge of benefits administration, HealthCare Reform, industry trends, carrier products and services
Ability to work independently and anticipate client and team needs
Effective time management and decision making skills
Diligent follow up skills
Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Commanding presentation and public speaking abilities
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including strong self-management, proactive communication, and proficiency with virtual meeting and collaboration tools.
Associates degree (or equivalent), and BA/BS preferred
More than 3 years’ client service and/or industry and product line experience
Life, Accident and Health Insurance License required within six months.

Responsibilities

Works proactively to build rapport with carrier and client contacts; may take active role in meetings.
Communicates directly with clients, carriers, and internal team members through phone, email, virtual meetings, and other remote collaboration tools, in collaboration with senior team members.
Prepare and send the request for proposals to applicable insurance carriers and spreadsheets results as they come in. First draft of renewal presentation.
Takes the lead on reviewing contracts, benefit plan summaries, and carrier source documents for accuracy in collaboration with the Account Executive or Advisor.
May serve as a mentor to more junior team members; assists with training more junior team members
Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with clients through regular remote communication. Takes more of an active role in client meetings and calls, including virtual meetings as appropriate.
May have direct contact with clients and relies on a growing knowledge of the details of various insurance coverages
Continues relationships with carrier representatives to better understand available products and services in the marketplace and recommend them to clients
Work with advisors or more senior team members to identify the strategies to meet client needs
Review & analyze request for proposals and insurance plan designs, negotiate with carriers and recommend renewal actions in drafts of presentations to be reviewed by Account Executives
Assist with client renewals and marketing and client meeting presentations; responsible for first draft of presentations
Update benefit guides, ensure client resources and communications are up to date following open enrollment or coverage change
Prepare document and data for annual client compliance audits to be presented by Account Executive
Attend to client requests including product or vendor service or performance challenges
Ensure 5500 form is filed and completed in a timely manner
Assembles updates for clients regarding appropriate industry trends and events, including all state and federal regulatory issues in conjunction with Account Executives or Advisors
Learns about alternative funding strategies.
General client service support in conjunction with the account management team
Maintains consistent availability and responsiveness during business hours while working remotely, including timely participation in scheduled calls, virtual meetings, and team communications.
Participate in client projects such as implementation of new business, open enrollment process, non-discrimination testing, etc.
May provide informal leadership to more junior team members, based on experience, without official supervisory responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned and consistently makes independent judgments subject to general supervisor support.