Account Manager Leader - Hybrid/Chicago, IL

Posting Description Are you a client service leader within the property casualty insurance segment who enjoys leading people and establishing relationships? This could be an outstanding role for you! This is a hybrid role based out of our Chicago, IL office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like As an Account Manager Leader, you are responsible for leading talent development for the Account Manager population. Helping team members achieve their individual goals through leadership, role modeling, coaching, mentoring, training, and engagement. An example of your day‑to‑day may be: 50% or more of your time leading local Account Manager population including training and development, identifying efforts to standardize work, ensuring activities are performed by the right group, and managing capacity across the team 30% or more of your time supporting a book of business/assigned that service general risk-based client accounts Up to 10% collaborating with regional and national Account Manager Leadership Up to 10% supporting local initiatives alongside Account Executive and Office Leaders How this opportunity is different Collaborate with Account Manager Leaders/staff, Account Management team, and Client Service Delivery Leaders to establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations within the team. Demonstrate the capacity model and Account Manager best practices to improve the efficiency of the Account Portfolio under your leadership; focus on continuous improvement and the operational efficiency of your team in support of the office-based teams; enable effective onboarding and handling of net new clients and the expansion of our relationships with existing clients. Monitor clients' satisfaction, including both internal and external clients. Monitor performance and suggests changes in Account Manager assignments and the composition of service teams as appropriate working closely with the Account Executive leader and CSDL. Work with CSDL and Account Executive Leader on succession planning for key clients, and Account Manager recruiting and talent pipeline. Collect meaningful multi‑rater feedback for use in the performance management process; swiftly handles any instances of underperformance within the Account Specialist team and advocates for those Account Managers looking for Account Executive opportunities. Work on region and national client service delivery initiatives to ensure efficiency and build standard processes. Educate assigned Account Managers by leveraging training plans in client management, risk management, insurer interface, and Aon resources and processes. Ensures tools are understood and used. Ensure Account Managers understand their career opportunities and encourage movement where possible. Work to monitor and increase colleague engagement on the team, including effective utilization of Smart Working strategies to build team culture and collaboration. Skills and experience that will lead to success 5+ years of Commercial Insurance experience, project management, and leadership. Recent management experience with direct reports. Strong desire to lead a team and work alongside local colleagues and regional/national leadership. Has experience with, or a strong desire to cultivate colleague engagement with the team, including effective strategies to build team culture and collaboration. Experience with recruiting and managing talent pipeline. Collecting meaningful feedback for use in the performance management process. Ability to monitor clients' satisfaction, including both internal and external clients. Education Valid Property and Casualty Insurance License is strongly preferred With no license, must obtain P&C license within 120 days of start date Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience Pay Transparency Laws The target salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 (US Dollar) annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr