Account Manager, Benefits

For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. A growing, Houston-based professional services firm, G&A Partners is currently seeking an Account Manager G&A Beneficial to join its team.

A competitive compensation and benefits package is available to include health benefits and 401(k), recognition awards and bonuses and the opportunity to work for a highly respected and award-winning company.

Summary

Assists in all benefits department functions. Develops good client relationships and gives outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients, discuss benefit options, solicit quotes, present alternatives, conduct open enrollment, lead through the underwriting process.
• Researches, analyzes, and evaluates, corporate benefit plans and programs.
• Monitors benefit trends in the business environment and must stay abreast of applicable benefits legislation.
• An expert in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• May lead and direct the work of others.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Provides benefits consulting services to employers ranging from 2 to 10,000 employees in metropolitan markets.
• Management of renewal cycle and client servicing with key departments.
• Local travel and annual open enrollment meetings conducted out-of-state for clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with small group and mid-market sales representatives and account executives from all major.
• Lines of coverage to include Medical, Dental, Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Vision, Supplemental, GAP, etc.
• Excellent platform skills used to conduct carrier meetings when needed.
• Organize Health Fairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with small and large businesses.
• Ability to make presentations to large and small groups.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time, possibly more during open enrollment periods

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience of benefit-related experience is required.
• Experience with multiple plans is preferred.
• Previous PEO experience is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Life and Health license required.
• Must complete ACA certification within 18 months.