Sr. Account Manager, Account Management (Central)

Sr. Account Manager, Account Management (Central)

We are excited to bring on a Sr. Account Manager to join our Workplace Solutions Team supporting Workplace Solutions in a work from home environment, unless located near one of our Lincoln offices. Preferred locations include Cincinnati, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit, MI or Cleveland, OH.

The Workplace Solutions Team will help you establish and grow your career in Group Benefits providing you with coaching and development to perform in this fast-paced environment. As a Sr. Account Manager, you will be responsible building and maintaining relationships with customers between 1,000 and 5,000 lives by supporting their overall group benefits plan administration (disability, FMLA, life, etc.). You will manage upwards of 20 cases through the life of their partnership with Lincoln Financial. You will be the "go to" for the customer (HR Representative, broker, decision maker, benefit team, corporate level, etc.) by setting expectations, making first impressions, handling any follow up/action items and solving their issues. This opportunity will provide the ability to grow within the group insurance industry while gaining new skills and building strong working relationships.

You will maintain knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned territory and products, assessing impacts, and collaborating with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions. You will partner with your customers and the business to retain customers while adding additional lines of coverage to support the needs of their employees to effectively support growth in all segments of our product/service offerings. You will develop and maintain an understanding of LFG's products, services and operational structure to enhance ability to identify and target sales growth opportunities. You will provide education, information, training & advice on Lincoln's products & services (including sales support tools, marketing ideas, etc.) to assigned customers ranging from Advisors, Registered Representatives, Brokers and/or Plan Sponsor/Participants. You will build and maintain business relationships through effective communication via email, phone and in person with internal/external stakeholders in a customer centric and professional demeanor. You will work through customer issues independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders to resolve issues in a timely manner. You will identify, recommend and champion process improvements and organizational initiatives to positively influence the team and quality.

Must-have experience (Required): 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) 3 - 5+ Years' experience in relationship management that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position Ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice-to-have Experience (Preferred): Management/leadership experience Project management experience Experience working with multiple products Presentation training or skills Customer and/or broker facing role

Travel Requirements Up to 20%

The pay range for this position is 100,000-125,000 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.