Account Manager, Employee Benefits & Client Growth

Lockton Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week paid parental leave

Rolex for 10 year anniversary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lockton Companies LLC is seeking an Account Manager to support the Employee Benefits Practice, focusing on servicing and marketing client needs, building relationships, and collaborating with colleagues to push our benefits offerings to new heights. The role requires strong relationship skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client projects, renewals, and carrier communications.

A path for growth and ongoing training is highlighted, with a supportive culture and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' health & welfare/employee benefits experience.
• Experience in marketing and servicing employee benefit programs.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Service designated health & welfare client book, including marketing, vendor management, project management, claims and administration.
• Manage service/project plan timelines for each client as defined by the account executive.
• Assist account executive in scheduling and preparing client meetings.
• Request and manage renewals from carriers.
• Draft Line of Coverage and Revenue Summary for account executives.
• Manage carrier/vendor responses during bid solicitations.
• Ensure contracts/documents are executed timely.
• Review SPD, certificates, policies and contracts for accuracy.
• Initiate administration for implementing new carriers (contracts, meetings, introductions).
• Prepare RFPs, annual compliance calendar, routine claim summaries, initial claim projections and enrollment materials.
• Address internal compliance issues (e.g., disclosure, service agreements, FOBO letters, BAAs).

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lockton Companies LLC is seeking an Account Manager to support the Employee Benefits Practice, focusing on servicing and marketing client needs, building relationships, and collaborating with colleagues to push our benefits offerings to new heights. The role requires strong relationship skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client projects, renewals, and carrier communications.

A path for growth and ongoing training is highlighted, with a supportive culture and