Account Manager – Employee Benefits

Role Overview

• Responsible for IOA Benefits Account Management activities under Producer direction.
• Manage an assigned book of business, ensuring performance requirements are met and no liability occurs.
• Deliver outstanding service, anticipate client needs, maintain professional communication, and respond quickly to requests.
• Lead the account team with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to assist others.
• Direct daily activities of Account Coordinator(s), assign tasks, communicate expectations, monitor execution, and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify and act on sales opportunities to grow IOA business.
• Manage new business setup, including data gathering, client file creation, communication, AOR notifications, carrier rates, internal services setup, compliance audits, client education, and employee meetings.
• Manage renewals by verifying client data, updating files, liaising with clients and carriers, obtaining rates, ensuring internal services usage, performing audits, coordinating training, and conducting meetings.
• Build and improve client relationships, seek feedback, and implement improvements.
• Advocate for clients and carriers to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Identify and implement value-added solutions for clients.
• Support team training and development, promote a positive work environment, and seek continuous improvement.
• Maintain transparent communication with Producers and team members.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and industry standards, champion core values and demonstrate integrity and leadership.

Requirements

• 5 + years of industry experience
• Required active licensing
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational, delegation, and decision-making skills
• High accuracy in handling large work volumes
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and bonus potential
• Company-paid health insurance
• Paid holidays, vacations, and sick time
• 401K with employer match
• Professional growth and career progression opportunities
• Respectful culture and work/family life balance
• Community service commitment
• Supportive teammates and a rewarding work environment