The Standard

Client Manager Regional Accounts (Midwest)

The Standard$66K — $111K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 3-5 years in employee benefits, client management, or sales support in the insurance industry.
  • Must obtain Life and Disability insurance license within 6 months of hire.
  • License must be kept current by meeting state education and payment requirements.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for client management issues in your assigned accounts.
  • Manage new submissions, renewals, and amendments for employer groups.
  • Identify additional coverage opportunities for clients.
  • Engage in in-person meetings with clients and brokers.
  • Promote and explain new product features to clients.
  • Facilitate enrollment processes, including conducting meetings and attending benefit fairs.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective outcomes for clients.

Benefits

  • Rich benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company contributions.
  • Annual incentive bonus plan.
  • Generous paid time off including holidays, wellness days, and volunteer hours.
  • Supportive management with opportunities for career growth and advancement.
  • Paid parental leave and assistance for adoption/surrogacy.
  • Employee giving program that double matches donations to eligible nonprofits.
Full Job Description
**To be considered for this role you will need to live in the Midwest (Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan) area.  

Job Summary 

As a Regional Client Manager on the Employee Benefits team, you will provide exceptional support and customer service to your assigned caseload (Employer Groups of 100 to 499 lives), through daily guidance and education of their benefit products. The products you will be working with are LOA, FMLA, STD, LTD, Life, and an assortment of voluntary and state-specific statutory products.  You will need to have effective negotiation skills, independent decision-making ability, and a track record of building and maintaining long-term relationships.  

Be the primary point of contact for Client Management issues for your assigned book of business.

  • Manage new case submissions, renewal activity, and amendments. 

  • Identify and promote the sale of additional lines of coverage or plan improvements. 

  • Participate in in-person client and broker meetings. 

  • Promote new product offerings and enhanced product features. 

  • Recommend plan changes as appropriate. 

  • Facilitate the enrollment and re-enrollment process; conducting enrollment meetings or being present as benefit fairs, as needed.   

  • Highlight the advantages of doing business with The Standard in coordination with the assigned Sales Representative. 

  • In addition to servicing accounts, your ability to cultivate meaningful, effective relationships will be vital as you collaborate with internal and external customers (Sales Representatives, Brokers, Producers, Employer Groups, Policyholders, and vendors) to provide the best possible outcome for all parties involved.  


Skills & Background You’ll Need 

  • High School Diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.  

  • 3-5 years of progressive work experience in employee benefits, client management, or sales support in the employee benefits insurance industry. 

  • Professional certification required: Life and Disability insurance license for resident state within assigned hub. License must be obtained within 6 months of hire date and kept current by meeting all continuing education, payment and other state DOI. 

  • Travel IS Required: % based on role, assigned caseload and territory requirements. 


Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate  

  • Winning Together: Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, inviting diverse perspectives and pushing them to bring the best ideas forward.  

  • Customer Focus: Understands and anticipates both internal and external customer needs and develops customer-inspired solutions that exceed expectations. 

  • Adaptability: Sees possibilities in changing circumstances, accepts and understands change and alters behavior as necessary. 

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

  • A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

  • An annual incentive bonus plan

  • Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

  • A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement 

  • Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

  • An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about

  • Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

$66,000-111,750 base + incentive compensation plan

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

About The Standard

The Standard is a financial services company that provides insurance, retirement, and investment products to individuals and businesses. The company's insurance products include life, disability, and dental insurance. The Standard also offers retirement plans, such as 401(k) and pension plans, and investment products, including mutual funds and annuities. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The Standard has over 3,000 employees and serves customers across the United States.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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