Protective Life · 1 month ago
Account Manager-Employee Benefits (Remote)
Protective is committed to helping protect customers against life’s uncertainties. The Account Manager for Employee Benefits is responsible for managing key accounts, ensuring retention and satisfaction, and collaborating with various teams to enhance customer experience and drive growth.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Serve as the service relationship manager for assigned partners, GAs, and employer groups representing EBD’s largest and most strategic accounts
Conduct proactive stewardship and renewal meetings (in person or virtual) to review experience, performance, and partnership opportunities
Develop annual account plans in partnership with Sales Leadership, with clear retention and satisfaction goals
Identify at-risk accounts, recommend mitigation actions, and engage Sales leadership as needed to preserve relationships
Represent the voice of key accounts within EBD, ensuring operational issues are escalated and resolved timely
Partner with Sales, Underwriting, Claims, Billing, and Marketing to deliver consistent, high-quality customer experience
Coordinate with In-Office Account Coordinators to ensure prompt resolution of post-sale service issues and data/reporting requests
Collaborate with Sales Enablement to align account management practices with CRM, analytics, and reporting capabilities
Support the launch and adoption of new tools, technology, or processes that improve account visibility and retention
Leverage CRM data and dashboards to monitor account performance, engagement levels, and service activity
Maintain knowledge of market trends, product updates, and competitive dynamics to strengthen client partnerships
Prepare reports and presentations summarizing account status, key issues, and retention metrics for internal leadership
Qualification
Required
Exceptional relationship management and client-facing communication skills
Strong analytical acumen and proficiency with CRM, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to balance strategic planning with tactical execution
Proven success managing high-value relationships within group insurance or employee benefits
Highly collaborative, organized, and adaptable in a matrixed environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years in Account Management, Sales, or Relationship Management within Employee Benefits or Insurance
Ability to travel up to 40%
Preferred
Prior experience supporting brokers, GAs, or channel partners strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Mental health benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Short-term disability
Cultural observance day
Contributions to healthcare accounts
Pension plan
401(k) plan with Company matching
ProHealth Rewards
Company
Protective Life
Protective is a holding company, whose subsidiaries provide financial services
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-06-04Acquired
2002-10-04IPO
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