Client Relationship Manager

Aflac; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

11 paid holidays

20 days PTO

Job summary

Aflac Columbus is seeking a seasoned Account Management/Implementation professional for the Individual Benefits Operations division in Columbus, GA. This role supports selected accounts with post-sale enrollment, billing, and service solutions while driving renewal strategies.

The position offers a hybrid or remote work arrangement within the continental US, with travel up to 10% and a base salary range of $80,000 to $115,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of job-related experience.
• 2+ years in client/account management or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive implementation and relationships for assigned accounts.
• Provide account stewardship reporting and post-enrollment debriefing.
• Develop service plans to improve enrollment and billing processes.
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure timely service delivery.
• Analyze and report on account activity and trends.
• Collaborate with integration teams for technology-enabled enrollment.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Enrollment administration

Billing activities

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Job description

The Company: Aflac Columbus

The Location:

GA, US, 31999

The Division: Individual Benefits Operations

Job Id: 10119

Salary Range: $80,000 - $115,000

Job Posting End Date: November 6, 2026

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all...The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Work Designation.

Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Demonstrated project and timeline management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously.
• Knowledge of processes related to client acquisition, implementation, account servicing, enrollment administration, and billing activities.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Windows-based business software.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management or a related field.
• 6 or more years of job-related experience
• 2 or more years’ experience in client/account management, or equivalent experience.

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Experience Preferred

• Any 2 or more years insurance, healthcare, and/or financial industry experience (internal and/or external)
• Experience in a service-related role supporting group enrollment administration and related client service activities.

Travel

Travel is less than or equal to 10%.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages and drives implementation and relationships for assigned Aflac accounts/brokers; manages and monitors the account health of assigned block of business (identifying risks, barriers, suspense, overall service standards, etc.); develops and maintains written records and materials regarding administrative support of the account; coordinates with assigned Account Service staff to ensure smooth post-sale service activities such as enrollment system setup, billing and reporting solutions, timelines, ongoing administrative setup/support and monitors ongoing activities
• Provides dedicated support for assigned accounts with accurate, timely and transparent delivery of account level stewardship reporting, post-enrollment debriefing, decision-support tools, and enrollment solutions after the case is sold; executes a renewal and re-enrollment strategy for the account that drives premium and increases customer satisfaction; implements strategies and leverages Aflac services for existing clients
• Develops a working relationship to monitor all areas of service; analyzes problems and develops solutions to correct a situation and prevent re-occurrence; communicates the resolution and monitors to ensure its success; facilitates working effectiveness of supporting business units; manages the delivery of service internally to achieve a high level of account satisfaction
• Develops, updates, and maintains account profiles; provides central coordination of ongoing administrative services with other business units to ensure that account issues are avoided or resolved promptly and prevent re-occurrence; uses broad experience to make independent decisions regarding the best solution to conserve business resources and implements and communicates the appropriate activity
• Analyzes, monitors, and executes change requests for accounts throughout the implementation phase; ensures that defined service level agreements are met; uses forward thinking to make recommendations to ensure enrollment and service solutions are put in place to meet the account’s needs and expectations; maintains a database repository of enrollment/service efforts and results
• Analyzes and completes reports as needed related to account activity; conducts proactive account audits to identify trends and document process improvements for open enrollment and ongoing administrative services
• Partners with the integration team to coordinate the implementation of technology with internal and external customers to facilitate data exchange; establishes, consults, and implements appropriate technology for initial billing set-up and initial premium changes
• Partners with internal business units to address any client question or issue, whether relating to technology, account enrollment, claims, etc., are responded to and resolved in a consistent and timely fashion; acts as a liaison requiring expertise at an intermediate technical and administrative level; handles complicated or unique service issues and ensures that the results meet the business need; escalates more complex issues to senior employee or management
• Stays abreast of industry best practices through competitive intelligence, and industry periodicals; drives the overall customer experience for accounts serviced; proactively identifies new service requirements in response to account administration issues; maintains contact with accounts to ensure quality service, facilitating surveys if needed; provides insight to help shape the account’s service needs as they evolve
• Coordinates design of marketing materials for clients
• Performs other duties as required

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $80,000 - $115,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state‑mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1‑hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.

Nearest Major Market:

Columbus GA