Senior Group Benefits Relationship Strategist

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life in Illinois seeks a senior account manager to serve as the relationship manager for a diverse portfolio of large and complex group benefits clients. You will develop and maintain partnerships with clients, benefit administrators, brokers, and key stakeholders, helping them optimize benefits programs and achieve business objectives.

You will lead proactive business reviews, identify opportunities to expand Sun Life products, support retention with renewal strategies, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in group employee benefits, account management, client relationship management.
• Experience managing large, complex client relationships and delivering strategic business solutions.
• Strong presentation, communication, and consultative relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Strong business, financial, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the relationship manager for a diverse portfolio of large and complex group benefits clients.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with clients, benefit administrators, brokers, and key stakeholders.
• Help clients optimize benefits programs and achieve business objectives.
• Lead proactive business reviews and strategic discussions focused on performance, service, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with clients and brokers to identify opportunities to expand Sun Life products and services.
• Support retention efforts through renewal strategies and ongoing relationship management.
• Collaborate with sales, underwriting, implementation, and service teams to deliver value-driven solutions.

Skills

Group Benefits Management

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Solutions Delivery

Stakeholder Influence

Communication Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

College degree preferred

Current Insurance License

Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS)

Job description

Sun Life in Illinois seeks a senior account manager to serve as the relationship manager for a diverse portfolio of large and complex group benefits clients. You will develop and maintain partnerships with clients, benefit administrators, brokers, and key stakeholders, helping them optimize benefits programs and achieve business objectives.

You will lead proactive business reviews, identify opportunities to expand Sun Life products, support retention with renewal strategies, and collaborate with