Senior Employee Benefits Account Manager

Martin Grant Associates, Inc.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexibility and stability

Mentorship and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading benefits agency in Mount Laurel Township is looking for a Senior Benefits Account Manager to lead and support the management of mid-to-large market employee benefits clients. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and prior experience with mid-to-large group benefits and self-funded plans. The role emphasizes strategic planning, client retention, and delivering advanced consulting services. The company offers a collaborative culture along with mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with mid-to-large group benefits and self-funded plans is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a book of mid-to-large market employee benefits clients.
• Lead strategic planning, client retention, and day-to-day servicing activities.
• Deliver advanced consulting on plan design, underwriting, and funding strategies.
• Participate in finalist presentations and promote agency's full-service value proposition.
• Support onboarding, implementation, and renewal processes with carriers and internal teams.
• Coordinate benchmarking, financial reviews, and deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Advise clients on compliance, regulatory issues, and emerging benefits trends.
• Oversee marketing efforts, negotiate renewals, and guide carrier selection.
• Maintain accurate agency system records and ensure timely, proactive communication.

Skills

Project management skills

Consultative client service

Knowledge of self-funded plans

Job description

A well-established and growing benefits agency is seeking a Senior Benefits Account Manager to lead and support the management of mid-to-large market employee benefits clients. This role is ideal for a seasoned benefits professional with strong project management skills and a consultative approach to client service and strategy.

Prior experience with mid-to-large group benefits and self-funded plans is required.

The Job:

• Manage and grow a book of mid-to-large market employee benefits clients
• Lead strategic planning, client retention, and day-to-day servicing activities
• Deliver advanced consulting on plan design, underwriting, and funding strategies
• Participate in finalist presentations and promote World’s full-service value proposition
• Support onboarding, implementation, and renewal processes with carriers and internal teams
• Coordinate benchmarking, financial reviews, and deliver data-driven recommendations
• Advise clients on compliance, regulatory issues, and emerging benefits trends
• Oversee marketing efforts, negotiate renewals, and guide carrier selection
• Maintain accurate agency system records and ensure timely, proactive communication

The Company:

• Collaborative Culture: Leadership values team input and fosters a welcoming, team-first environment
• Modern Workplace: In the midst of a positive culture shift under new leadership
• Mentorship & Development: Room for advancement with planned retirements and hands-on training
• Flexibility & Stability: Full-service agency with a growing, specialized client base
• Comprehensive Benefits: Licensing support, long-term career path, and valuable exposure to niche markets

If interested, apply and MGA would be happy to have a quick call to learn more about your background and share all of the details about this opportunity.