Employee Benefits Account Manager

Job Description
Job Description:
As a Employee Benefits Account Manager with our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the agency. You will:
• Manage a book of business comprised of fully insured clients but may include some self-insured clients.
• Provide proactive, personalized support to assigned clients. Act as the primary contact between clients and insurance carriers.
• As needed, preparation of mat erials needed for client meetings. Educate, advise and aid clients on all Compliance topics. Including, but not limited to ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, 5500s and Health Care Reform.
• Set up new group insurance contracts for existing clients or new clients.
• Manage the renewal process including the preparation of appropriate contractual changes.
• Implement and manage programs recommended by technical resources (e.g. wellness, communications, strategies, pharmacy)
• May be responsible for the marketing and placement of new benefit products.
• Prepare client application for review
• Determine most appropriate carriers
• Analyze and compare carrier quotes and coverage offerings
• Make recommendations to clients
• Develop alternative strategies, plan modeling and cost reduction opportunities.
• Champion client cross-selling initiatives and develop customer accounts.
• Conduct on-site meetings to communicate or administer benefit plans.
• Coordinates, manages and attends client meetings both virtually and in person
• Develop employee communications for renewal changes, enrollment procedures, benefit changes and/or clarifications.
• Resolution support and oversight for client issues such as contract clarifications and billing.
Qualifications:
To excel in this role, you should possess:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Employee Benefits.
• An active MO P & C License.
• Strong background in Marketing, New Business, and referrals.
• Proficiency with Applied Epic, AMS360, or EZLynx (strongly preferred).
• Self-motivation and a strong sense of accountability.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Outstanding problem-solving and customer service abilities.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that values excellence and innovation, we encourage you to apply today.For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Colby Laughlin directly at . Resumes may be confidentially sent to
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.