[Hiring] Account Manager II @CareFirst

Role Description

This position is a critical resource within the Account Management Team providing consultative expertise on benefits, products, and capabilities. Responsible for promoting new and existing products or services through the development and delivery of tactical marketing and communication initiatives. The Account Manager is directly responsible for aggressively growing group enrollment by marketing to the client's associate base. Builds and maintains effective long-term relationships and a level of satisfaction with key senior-level decision makers and influencers assigned to a group of strategic clients. Creates demand for the organization's products and services by successfully managing the internal and external client implementation of additional products, services, administrative capabilities and/or the integration of third-party vendor solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
• Current health and life license for the jurisdictions of Maryland, DC.
• 3 years Experience in sales, sales support, implementation, benefit administration or Account Management.
• Superior communication skills and knowledge of employee benefits issues necessary to effectively communicate with clients, insurance carriers and prospects concerning employee benefit lines of coverage.
• Ability to problem solve, strong organizational skills, detail oriented, responsive and self-motivated, works independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required, basic working knowledge of PowerPoint preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance information, technology and new legislation.
• Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Requirements

• 20% Both local and nationwide travel is required to meet customer's needs throughout the year.
• During Q4, up to 70% of work will require travel.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $52,000 - $84,500
• The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed.
• This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration.
• It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location.
• In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).