Associate Account Manager - Employee Benefits

Entry-Level Associate Account ManagerJoin our team as an Entry-Level Associate Account Manager! Are you ready to kickstart your career in a dynamic role where every day is a new adventure? We're on the hunt for a passionate Entry-Level Associate Account Manager to help our clients shine throughout their entire journey with us—from pre-sale excitement to post-renewal celebrations! And guess what?What you'll be rocking:Benchmarking & Marketing: Jump in and assist with strategic marketing initiatives for our middle market prospects. Your fresh ideas will help us stand out!Implementation Wizard: Work your magic in EPIC to ensure new business launches smoothly. You'll help create client service calendars that keep everything on track!Data Detective: As renewals approach, you'll run benchmarking reports and assist with cost comparisons, ensuring our clients get the best value with our Lens reports.Open Enrollment Superstar: Prepare essential documents and wow our clients during presentations—your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn will shine through!Post-Renewal Maestro: After the confetti settles, you'll audit carrier implementations, update policies, and manage all the necessary documentation like a pro.Claims Connoisseur: Tackle routine claims and keep client records sparkling fresh while participating in exciting special projects!Process Improvement Advocate: Help us refine our processes and uphold our company values as you contribute to a culture of excellence.What you bring to the table:A passion for client success and a knack for problem-solving.An eye for detail and a love for organization.Enthusiasm for teamwork and collaboration.A drive to innovate and improve, even if you're just starting out!If you're ready to make an impact in a fun, fast-paced environment and kick off your career with us—we'd love to meet you! Let's embark on this journey together—apply today and help us take our client relationships to the next level!This Associate Account Manager position supports the client lifecycle, from pre-sale to post-renewal. They will assist with benchmarking and marketing for platinum prospects, audit new business implementation in EPIC, and help create client service calendars. As renewals approach, they will run benchmarking reports, assist with cost comparisons, and support strategy with Lens reports. During open enrollment, they will prepare key documents and assist with presentations. Post-renewal, they will audit carrier implementations, update policies, and manage necessary documentation. Additionally, they will handle routine claims, update client records, and participate in special projects, all while focusing on process improvements and upholding company values.The Associate Account Manager's essential functions include:Prospect Stage Pre-Sale ActivitiesAssist with benchmarking as needed for middle market prospectsAssist with marketing if it is determined to be appropriate for middle market prospectsNew Business Implementation - First 90 daysAudit new implementation set up in EPIC (Agency Management System), set up shared file folder structureCreate Kapnick Contact List for clientAssist AE with Client Service CalendarStrategy - 9 months prior to renewalRun benchmarking report as direct by BAAssist with standard Lens reports to support strategyPre-renewal - 6 months prior to renewalCost/Comparison template prepRenewal - 90 days to renewalAssist with standard Lens reports to support strategyOpen Enrollment & Implementation - 45 days prior to renewalAssist AM with renewal decisions, document as appropriatePull Annual Notice Guide, customize client memo, and save documents in EPIC for AM to review1st draft OE presentation and benefit guide- provide to AM for reviewHandle large print jobs and OE packet creation at direction of AM, with assistance from office admin team if neededPost Open Enrollment & Stewardship - 60 days after renewalAudit new carrier/product implementation in EPICUsing Centro and finalized cost/comp, create 1st draft comp disclosure-send to BAPolicy maintenance in EPIC (renew policies, add any new policies, cancel any policies)Confirm final OE presentation is saved in EPICSave final rates to EPIC policiesConfirm updated carrier Group Account Structures are saved in EPICReceive required documents (BAAGs, SBCs, Final Rates) from AM and save to policies in EPICReview required documents saved to policies & issue policies in EPICAssist with standard Lens reports to support strategyOngoing ServiceHandle routine claim and EOB questions-escalate to AM for complex issuesPull carrier reports for Epoch and BA needsCollect Schedule A and review 5500 draftKeep standard attachments up to date in EPIC (BAAGs, SBC, Certificates)Participate in at-risk client meetings and lessons learned meetings. If necessary, terminate client in EPICClient/Carrier contact updates in EPICPull carrier invoices. Post renewal and new carrier invoice auditCreate and update commission estimates using Centro and sold Cost/CompSpecial projects as assigned by BA or AMAssist practice leader with EPIC reportsActively engage in Kapnick sponsored and self-directed training opportunitiesParticipate in projects and continuous improvement exercises for the betterment of the team and Kapnick as a wholeSave necessary documents/emails and log activities in EPICComplete monthly E & O audits on selected clientsPerform your job in such manner that other employees will consider it a pleasure and privilege to work with youOffer innovation and process improvements where possible to help with firm wide improvements and efficienciesRegular and timely attendance is an essential function of the jobPerform other duties as assignedRequirementsTo be considered for the Associate Account Manager position, you should have:High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): RequiredNo prior insurance experience is necessaryAbility to prioritizeAbility to manage time well & complete deadline-driven tasksWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)What's in it for you?A team-based approach to client managementFlexibilityFull benefits package11 paid holidays including your birthday!Competitive SalaryProfit sharing (after a year of service)Bonus potentialA caring workplace culture that has something for everyone