The ideal candidate is a licensed, technically strong Benefits Account Manager who can manage clients, lead a service team, negotiate with carriers, analyze complex rates and renewals, manage Employee Navigator, oversee audits and electronic feeds, resolve claims and eligibility issues, create professional presentations, and confidently educate HR leadership and employees. This is a hands-on position requiring advanced Employee Navigator knowledge, strong Illinois insurance licensing, extensive carrier knowledge, advanced rating and underwriting experience, renewal negotiation, new business quoting, benefits administration, data auditing, and client service skills.