Account Manager - Employee Benefits

Account Manager In Employee Benefits

At Gallagher, we're all about helping people and businesses thrive. As an Account Manager in Employee Benefits, you'll be part of a team that's committed to delivering exceptional service and building strong relationships. You'll work with clients of all sizes, helping them navigate their insurance needs and find the best solutions. Our ideal candidate is someone with experience as an Account Manager within employee benefits. We may also consider candidates with in-house benefits experience who are interested in pursuing opportunities on the brokerage side.

This is a hybrid position with office days, Monday - Thursdays and remote on Fridays. During the training you may be required to be onsite full-time for the first 2-3 weeks. The position can be based out of either our Richfield, Uniontown or Youngstown offices.

In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of accounts, ensuring clients receive the care and attention they deserve. You'll lead the renewal process, working closely with colleagues to deliver tailored solutions on time. You'll also build strong relationships with clients, becoming their go-to person for advice and support.

Here's what you'll do:

• Manage a book of business, serving as the primary point of contact for clients
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in agency management system
• Respond to client inquiries regarding coverage, billing, claims and policy changes in a timely manner
• Work with clients to understand their needs and provide the right solutions
• Partner with internal teams to ensure smooth account management
• Support Producers and Account Executives to deliver excellent service
• Travel occasionally to meet clients and strengthen relationships

About You:

Required: Bachelor's degree with 3+ years client service and/or claims management experience -OR- High School degree/GED with 8+ years client service and/or claims management experience. Producer's License. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Appropriate licensing as required.

Preferred: Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships. Solid financial acumen.

Behaviors: Proficient in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortably engages others in consultative discussion. Effectively manages/balances multiple and sometimes competing priorities. Works in a self-directed manner.

Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include: Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more...

We value inclusion and diversity. Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.