Strategic Client Growth Leader

Sun Life Financial; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick leave

Paid family leave

Medical coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability programs

Partial sabbatical program

401(k) match

Stock purchase options

Job summary

Sun Life U.S. is seeking a Senior Client Relationship Executive to act as a strategic advisor and relationship manager for large, complex group benefits clients and broker partners across Southeast, Central, and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Travel 50–60% is expected, supporting nationwide client needs and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes consultative leadership, growth strategy, and delivering value-driven benefits solutions through collaboration with sales, underwriting, implementation, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in group employee benefits or related field.
• Strong presentation and consultative relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing large client relationships and working with brokers.

Responsibilities

• Build Strategic Client Relationships: manage a diverse portfolio of large, complex group benefits clients.
• Drive Client Retention and Growth: identify opportunities to expand Sun Life products and services with clients and brokers.
• Deliver Exceptional Client Experiences: anticipate client needs, coordinate resources, and guide enrollment and benefits administration.
• Lead Through Collaboration: liaise between clients, brokers, and Sun Life teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Strategic relationship management

Client retention and account growth

Group Employee Benefits and insurance

Executive-level communication

Cross-functional leadership

Business planning and consulting

Project management

Creative problem-solving

Education

College degree

Job description

Sun Life U.S. is seeking a Senior Client Relationship Executive to act as a strategic advisor and relationship manager for large, complex group benefits clients and broker partners across Southeast, Central, and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Travel 50–60% is expected, supporting nationwide client needs and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes consultative leadership, growth strategy, and delivering value-driven benefits solutions through collaboration with sales, underwriting, implementation, and