Senior Account Manager

Alera Group

Grand Rapids, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan
POSTED
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OVERVIEW

Senior Account Manager - Employee Benefits
Remote

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits teams help organizations attract, retain, and engage their workforce through creative, compliant, and competitive benefits strategies. We're seeking a Senior Account Manager who will make a meaningful impact by delivering proactive client service, thoughtful benefits strategy, and a high-touch experience for both clients and employees.

About Alera Group
Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

This role supports clients by ensuring benefits programs are administered accurately, aligned with strategic objectives, and compliant with all regulatory requirements. You'll partner with internal teams and client contacts to deliver seamless execution, creative solutions, and a superior client experience.

Why Alera Group
  • Meaningful Impact: Help clients and employees navigate benefits programs that drive retention, engagement, and satisfaction
  • Growth & Learning: Opportunities to deepen your expertise and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries
  • Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment that values accountability, partnership, and the principles of The Collaborative Way
RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do / Your ImpactClient Partnership & Service Excellence
  • Manage and grow a designated book of large group employee benefits clients in partnership with Sales Executives and service teams
  • Provide strategic planning, proactive advice, and program analysis to support client objectives
  • Educate clients and present complex benefits concepts in a clear, accessible manner
  • Serve as a trusted advisor by building strong internal and external relationships
Operational & Compliance Excellence
  • Perform insurance policy, coverage, and exposure reviews to ensure accuracy and alignment with client needs
  • Stay current on industry trends, legislation, compliance requirements, products, and technology
  • Negotiate with carriers and service providers on behalf of clients
  • Ensure high standards of documentation, accuracy, and service delivery
Growth & Retention
  • Identify and develop cross-selling opportunities within existing client relationships
  • Strengthen client engagement through proactive service and relationship development
  • Mentor and train entry-level and junior service team members
  • Support a positive, collaborative team environment by leading through example

QUALIFICATIONS

What You BringRequired
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Employee Benefits within the independent brokerage space
  • Active Life, Health, and Accident insurance license
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • High attention to detail with a self-motivated work style
Preferred
  • Experience supporting large group employee benefits clients
  • Prior experience mentoring or training junior team members
Core Competencies
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving
  • Client advocacy and relationship management
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Accountability and follow-through
  • Technical benefits expertise
  • Leadership by example

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

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