Employee Benefits Account Manager

We are seeking an Employee Benefits Account Manager to manage and service a designated book of small group employee benefits clients while delivering exceptional customer service and ongoing account support. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, managing renewals, enrollments, benefit administration, carrier coordination, and compliance support. The ideal candidate has experience in employee benefits, account management, and group health insurance with a strong commitment to client retention and service excellence. Key Responsibilities Account Management Serve as the primary day to day contact for assigned employee benefits clients. Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication. Respond to client inquiries and resolve service issues promptly. Manage ongoing client service requests and policy changes. Maintain high client satisfaction and retention. Renewals & Benefits Administration Manage annual renewal processes from data collection through proposal delivery. Prepare benefit comparisons and renewal presentations. Coordinate open enrollment meetings and employee communications. Process new business, employee enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life events. Educate clients and employees on benefit plans and enrollment options. Carrier & Compliance Support Resolve carrier, billing, claims, and eligibility issues. Provide compliance resources and employee benefits guidance. Support HR tools, wellness initiatives, and employee education programs. Promote agency technology platforms and client service tools. Internal Collaboration Support implementation of new client accounts. Maintain accurate records within the agency management system. Track renewal schedules, service activities, and client deliverables. Identify opportunities to cross sell additional insurance products including dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits. Participate in department meetings and company meetings. Required Qualifications 1+ years of employee benefits or insurance experience. 1+ years of account management experience. Strong knowledge of group health insurance and ancillary benefit products. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience using agency management software. Preferred Qualifications Active New Jersey Life and Health Insurance License. Bachelor's degree. Experience using Applied Systems Epic. Experience with employee benefits administration. Knowledge of compliance and HR resources. Key Skills Employee Benefits Group Health Insurance Account Management Benefits Administration Open Enrollment Client Relationship Management Insurance Renewals Claims Resolution Carrier Relations Eligibility Management Employee Communication Compliance Support Customer Service Microsoft Office Applied Systems Epic Agency Management Software Time Management Organization Cross Selling Problem Solving Compensation & Benefits Salary: $50,000 to $75,000 annually Paid Time Off 401(k) with Employer Match Profit Sharing Plan Hybrid Work Schedule after 90 days Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Life Insurance Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Identity Theft Protection Work Schedule Full Time Salaried Non Exempt Hybrid Work Environment after 90 days #J-18808-Ljbffr W3Global