Alera Group, Inc. looking for Senior Account Manager, Employee Benefits at Atlanta, Georgia Full Time

Champion Benefits, an Alera Group Company is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join their Employee Benefits team. Championing Benefits on Your Behalf – We are not the typical employee benefits brokerage firm. And what makes us different makes us better. Where our competition is in the brokerage business, we are in the what’s possible business. Where our competition analyzes the past, we help clients envision the future. Where our competition does what’s required, we do more than what’s expected. And where our competition thinks of you as a short-term number, we see you as a long-term partner. Your business isn’t static neither are we. As such, we will consistently look to deliver new ideas, new approaches, and new opportunities in ways that deliver real results. This is the way solving problems should be. The Senior Account Manager will assume a leadership role over select client relationships providing hands on project management for complex assignments. This position will collaborate and lead daily oversight of various sized employee benefit accounts, working with the Principal and client service team to oversee the benefits consulting needs of our customers. The role will involve direct daily client interaction, frequently at the HR leadership levels, to assist clients in designing and defining their benefit program needs. Plan design and competitive benchmarkingNetwork evaluationsVendor managementDevelopment of bid specificationsAnalysis of proposalsClient presentationsBudget projectionsUnderstand client’s culture and financial climate The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years of corporate market-related consulting services experience in large or jumbo size employee benefits area (medical, dental, and ancillary coverages), possess strong knowledge of group health and or managed care plans, and be able to step (with mentoring) into a role that requires direct C-suite level client interface. The candidate must possess strong analytical skills and financial acumen, and demonstrate an understanding of underwriting concepts. The individual will have demonstrated project management skills and the ability to participate in business development activities. Also required are effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse audience of clients and colleagues. Size and Complexity of Clients Fully Insured & Self InsuredMulti-StateTypical Size: 500 to 5,000 employees Requirements Bachelors’ Degree in Business, Finance or Insurance related degree program RequiredActive Life and Health License RequiredSolid employee benefits experience (10 years plus) preferably at a brokerIndustry experience that demonstrates strong financial acumen and technical skillsHighly skilled in MS Office suite Highly motivated, confident, energetic, and positive attitude Strong communication and presentation skills, along with the keen listening ability Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills Exceptional work ethic, willing and eager to succeed – a proven self-starter A high degree of honesty and integrity Exceptional customer service standards and delivery Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple demands simultaneously Multilingual language skills a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you’re a California resident, please read the California Consumer Privacy Act prior to applying. PandoLogic. Category:Human Resources, Keywords:Compensation/Benefits Account Manager, Location:Atlanta, GA-30332