Employee Benefits Account Manager: Client Growth & Service

Lockton; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton is seeking an Account Manager to support and grow our Employee Benefits Practice in Chicago. You will service client needs, market services, manage vendors, and coordinate projects to exceed client expectations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in health & welfare benefits, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and ability to collaborate across teams. Travel may be required; flexible hours to meet client needs are common in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 3 years in health & welfare/employee benefits insurance carrier, brokerage, or consulting.
• Experience marketing and servicing employee benefit programs.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Service designated book of health & welfare business including client service, marketing, vendor management, project management, claims and administration.
• Manage service/project plan timeline for each client as developed by the account executive.
• Support account executive in scheduling and preparing client meetings.

Skills

Client relations

Account management

Employee benefits

Vendor management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

Lockton is seeking an Account Manager to support and grow our Employee Benefits Practice in Chicago. You will service client needs, market services, manage vendors, and coordinate projects to exceed client expectations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in health & welfare benefits, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and ability to collaborate across teams. Travel may be required; flexible hours to meet client needs are common in this role.