Regional Account Manager - Central US
Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Workforce Benefits team as a Regional Account Manager!
About the role
The Regional Account Manager will supplement the external sales efforts of the Regional Sales Executive in the Life and Disability product lines. This role's primary responsibility is direct interaction, servicing major accounts or key producers blocks of business on a day-to-day basis, and assisting the Regional Sales Executive, when needed, to meet product line expectations of increased ancillary lines sales. The position involves having a solid understanding and involvement with the external marketplace and leveraging it to add significant value to the business. The ideal candidate will be located in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri or Arkansas.
What you will do
? Maintain levels of direct client service support on high profile accounts and blocks of business for key producers
? Prepare materials for Enrollment Meetings and present on-site
? Participate and coordinate materials for benefit fair and trade show events
? Schedule and attend regular face-to-face proactive service visits to discuss plan experience, identify cross selling opportunities
? Maintain reference list
? Achieve renewal persistency targets; manage renewal process (e.g. census request, work with underwriting, delivery of renewal)
? Collaborate with Regional Sales Executive to present at finalist presentations.
? Maintain direct contact with the employer on all installation issues including on-site involvement, if necessary
? External contact with Policyholders, Brokers, Agents, and life and disability partner vendors
Why work at Symetra
"If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!" - Cindy G., Program Manager
"We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!" Stephanie F., VP Customer Service & Operations
"If you're looking for a place to call home, grow professionally and personally and most importantly, be yourself, Symetra is the right fit." - Daniel P., Senior Underwriter
What we offer you
We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
? Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
? Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
? Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
? Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
? Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
Compensation
Base salary: $90,000 - $92,500 annually plus eligibility for Incentive Compensation
Who you are
? 5-7 years in Life and Disability account management working with accounts of more than 500 employees
? College Degree or related work experience
? Life and Health Insurance License
? Sales Aptitude and ability to communicate contract provisions to customers
? Excellent verbal presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to manage communication between customer, Life Sales reps and underwriters
? Proficient with Windows (to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook)
? Excellent time management skills
? Strong customer services skills
? Ability to make independent decisions
? Ability to speak to eligibility feeds
? Understanding of statutory disability plans
? Proficiency working on experience rated renewals
? Ability to travel 30-50%
We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.
We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.
Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.
For more information about our careers visit: www.symetra.com/careers.
Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
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