Employee Benefits Account Manager

The posting, as Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC wrote it

Employee Benefits Account Manager

Patriot Growth Insurance Services | Melville, NY | Hybrid | Full-Time

Why This Role Matters

As an Employee Benefits Account Manager, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to an assigned portfolio of clients, helping them develop benefit programs that support their employees, business objectives, and budgets. Through proactive consultation, plan analysis, and ongoing advocacy, you'll help clients navigate benefit decisions and maintain strong programs throughout the year.

You'll lead renewal strategy and carrier marketing, evaluate coverage and funding options, and coordinate benefit plan implementation and ongoing service. Working independently and alongside producers, consultants, carriers, and internal colleagues, you'll turn complex information into practical recommendations and deliver a consistent, responsive client experience.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned employee benefits clients, developing a thorough understanding of their business goals, workforce demographics, and benefit strategies.
• Establish annual renewal and service timelines, coordinating responsibilities and deliverables across clients, carriers, producers, consultants, and internal teams.
• Analyze client, enrollment, utilization, and claims information to evaluate plan performance and identify opportunities for cost containment and program improvements.
• Develop and distribute requests for proposals, solicit carrier quotes, and conduct market analyses for new and renewal business.
• Evaluate carrier proposals, funding arrangements, plan designs, and pricing to develop recommendations aligned with client goals and budgets.
• Prepare comparative benefit, funding, and cost analyses to support informed renewal decisions.
• Lead virtual and in-person client meetings to present renewal results, explain market conditions, and discuss benefit strategies and funding alternatives.
• Negotiate with carriers and vendors to secure competitive benefit solutions and favorable plan terms.
• Coordinate implementation of new and renewed programs, including carrier transitions, plan changes, enrollment, employee communications, and eligibility administration.
• Provide ongoing guidance on employee benefits compliance requirements, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125 plans, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Resolve service issues and advocate with carriers and vendors on behalf of clients throughout the plan year.
• Review contracts, policies, benefit summaries, renewal documents, employee communications, and enrollment materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate client records, plan documentation, and activity tracking within agency systems and carrier platforms.
• Identify additional products, services, and consulting solutions that address client needs and strengthen relationships.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to colleagu

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Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com .

Pay Range: Posted below*

*Any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with applicable state pay transparency laws, considering relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. Roles may also be eligible for a supplemental compensation, such as performance-based bonus, commission, or equity. Specific eligibility will be discussed with Talent Acquisition team.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; personalized time off and company paid holidays.

Pay Range
$88,000 — $98,000 USD