Account Manager, Enterprise

Alera Group
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    OVERVIEW

    Account Manager- Employee Benefits
    Location: Remote

    At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits team helps employers design, implement, and support programs that care for people and strengthen organizations.

    About Alera Group

    Founded in 2017, Alera Group has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We serve clients across Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With offices nationwide, we combine national strength with local service through a deeply collaborative approach.





    Why Alera Group
    • Make an Impact: Your work supports businesses and individuals in protecting what matters most.
    • Grow With Us: We invest in development, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
    • The Collaborative Way: We believe in accountability, teamwork, and shared success across all offices and lines of business.
    • National Strength. Local Heart: Scale, resources, and expertise - with relationships that feel personal.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    What You'll Do / Your ImpactClient Partnership & Risk Strategy
    • Support clients with renewals, claims coordination, policy analysis, and benefit program execution for large, complex employer groups
    • Collaborate with carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely service delivery
    • Contribute to client retention and growth initiatives by supporting Account Executives and maintaining strong client relationships
    Operational Excellence
    • Maintain documentation in agency management systems and benefits administration platforms
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accuracy of benefit materials, contracts, and communications
    • Support audits, reporting, and internal quality control processes to uphold Enterprise service standards
    Strategic Contribution
    • Assist in identifying coverage gaps, plan enhancements, and risk mitigation strategies for large group clients
    • Partner on new business opportunities, including RFP coordination, proposal development, and implementation support

    QUALIFICATIONS

    What You BringRequired
    • 1-3+ years of experience in employee benefits, health insurance, or related client service function
    • Experience in client service, consulting support, or benefits administration
    • Strong communication and relationship management skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
    Preferred
    • Experience with benefits administration systems, carrier portals, and agency management tools
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
    • Professional certifications such as CEBS or Life & Health License (or ability to obtain)
    Core Competencies
    • Detail orientation
    • Accountability and follow-through
    • Collaborative mindset
    • Client-first thinking

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Compensation:
    Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
    Eligible for performance-based bonus: Yes

    Benefits:
    Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

    Work Model:
    This role is Remote

    Professional Development - Alera Group Academy
    At Alera Group, growth isn't left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.

    You'll have access to:
    • Role-specific learning paths
    • Leadership development programs
    • Technical and compliance training
    • Industry certifications and continuing education support
    • Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities
    Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we're invested in helping you grow.

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    Location Type

    Remote

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Policy Analysisunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Property and Casualty Insuranceunmatched
    • Proposal Developmentunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Relationship Managementunmatched
    • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales/Support Engineering (SE)unmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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