Benefits Account Manager - Fort Smith Arkansas

Full Time
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Posted
Job description

Benefits Account Manager – Great Benefits, Excellent Learning & Growth Opportunities, Work/Life Balance

Are you ready to join a locally owned & managed, community-minded company with an excellent benefits package and opportunities for advancement and personal growth? We offer that, 37.5 hour work weeks, and more. About Us

Being the 3rd largest independent agency in the state and with over 100 years in business, we’ve learned the importance of having great employees as the backbone of our company. Our goal is to hire driven individuals with a desire to become part of our corporate community, to be dedicated to the success of our agency, and to be engaged in our local community as a whole. We work to do that through providing our team with a sense of security, community outreach opportunities, and work life balance.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Account Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and providing exceptional customer service while ensuring the retention and growth of the accounts. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of group benefits plans, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing accounts.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of group benefits accounts and act as the primary point of contact for clients.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with clients to understand their needs and goals.
  • Work with producers to develop and implement effective group benefits plans that meet client needs and budgets.
  • Remarket renewals to ensure a high retention rate
  • Review carrier quotes with producers to analyze coverage terms
  • Monitor and analyze client usage and trends to identify opportunities for plan improvements and cost savings.
  • Document all conversations with clients and prospective clients, enter new policy information and changes on existing policies into EPIC data base.
  • Identify and resolve complex service, claim and billing issues for insureds
  • Conduct regular client meetings to review plan performance, address concerns, and provide recommendations.
  • Coordinate annual open enrollment for clients and prepare all enrollment guides/materials.
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and changes to regulations to ensure compliance with all requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in group benefits account management preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of group benefits plans and regulations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of benefit enrollment platforms, such as Employee Navigator, Ease and BerniePortal preferred.

The Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Company Paid ESOP and Profit Sharing
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Vacation & Personal Time
  • 7.5 Hour Work Days

Why Should You Apply?

  • Very Competitive Benefits Package
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Team Building Events & Social Functions
  • 37.5 Hour Work Weeks

Location
Fort Smith, AR

Pay: Based on experience

Visit our website at: http://www.bhca.com

Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bhcinsurance

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Office: 2 years (Required)
  • Customer Service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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