Benefits Account Manager (onsite)
Daniel Klaus · Clifton Park, NY · 3 days ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
As a Benefits Account Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our group benefits clients. You'll take the lead in managing day-to-day service needs, coordinating renewals, and ensuring clients receive timely, compliant, and high-quality support across their benefit programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, solving problems, and delivering a stellar client experience.
Responsibilities
- Act as the main liaison between clients, carriers, and internal teams for all benefit-related matters
- Manage a variety of group benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits
- Cook up and execute the renewal process: collect quotes, create proposals, and present strategic recommendations
- Lead open enrollment planning, employee education sessions, and onboarding support
- Troubleshoot billing, eligibility, claims, and enrollment issues with carriers and vendors
- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all client materials, including compliance notices and plan documents
- Keep up-to-date with regulatory requirements (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA) and advise clients accordingly
- Maintain detailed records in the agency management system
- Support Producers in developing benefit strategies for prospective clients
- Work collaboratively with Account Executives, Producers, and Compliance Specialists
Requirements
- 2-4 years of experience in group benefits, insurance, or HR benefits administration
- Deep understanding of group benefits products, quoting practices, and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with underwriting, renewal cycles, and benefits documentation
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- High attention to detail and excellent problem-solving ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of agency management systems (such as Applied Epic) a plus
- Life & Health Insurance License (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or a related field preferred
What You Bring
- Experience in group benefits, insurance, or HR benefits administration
- Understanding of group benefits products, quoting practices, and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with underwriting, renewal cycles, and benefits documentation
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- High attention to detail and excellent problem-solving ability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of agency management systems (such as Applied Epic) a plus
- Life & Health Insurance License (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire)
- Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or a related field preferred
Success Looks Like
- Clients view you as a trusted advisor and consistently rely on your expertise
- You proactively anticipate client needs and resolve issues before they arise
- You make insurance concepts easy to understand and actionable for clients
- Your organizational and time-management skills allow you to juggle multiple priorities smoothly
Why Join GTM Insurance Agency?
- We prioritize integrity, responsiveness, and long-term partnerships
- We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team that's invested in your success