Senior Account Manager - Health Insurance

WPS

$85K — $105K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Madison, WI
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Valid Wisconsin Accident & Health producer license.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience as an Account Manager or in similar role.
  • Strong understanding of health insurance benefit design.
  • Experience in Health and Life Insurance Administration.
  • Excellent communication, with strong public speaking skills and the ability to engage large audiences.
  • Ability to travel within Wisconsin up to 50%.
  • Valid driver's license with no recent moving violations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with mid-market and large employer groups, ensuring retention and satisfaction.
  • Partner with the sales team to onboard new employer groups.
  • Conduct complex renewals and present plan design recommendations to clients.
  • Engage proactively with clients through regular check-ins and provide benefit education.
  • Serve as the primary contact for client inquiries and service needs, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Coordinate multi-product benefit offerings to craft comprehensive strategies for clients.
  • Contribute to mentorship and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team.

Benefits

  • Remote and hybrid work options available.
  • Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities.
  • 401(k) with 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for the next 2%, 100% vested immediately.
  • Competitive paid time off.
  • Health insurance, dental, and telehealth services start on your first day.
  • Access to Professional and Leadership Development Programs.
Full Job Description
Role SnapshotOur Senior Account Manager manages a book of mid-market and large employer groups (typically 250 - 1,000 lives), providing strategic guidance on benefit planning, renewal strategy, cost management, and member engagement. The Sr Account Manager will partner with the sales team to implement new employer groups and serve as the primary point of contact for ongoing support. They are accountable for developing and maintaining relationships with assigned employer group clients and identifying ways to drive growth and retention within our Health Plan.

Salary Range$85,000 ~ $105,000The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Remote workWisconsin - this position will have travel in the State of Wisconsin. *As a secondary consideration, we could offer remote work in the following approved states:Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota. How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:

  • Enjoy building and maintaining relationships with employer group leaders and broker partners to ensure retention year-to-year for assigned employer groups.
  • Have consulted with employer group accounts on plan benefits, performance data, and trends to identify opportunities for improvement, growth, and cross-selling.
  • Can lead complex renewals and present plan design recommendations.
  • Want to serve as a trusted advisor to employer group leaders and benefit decision-makers.
  • Would like to coordinate multi-product offerings (medical, dental, stop-loss, etc.) in support of a comprehensive benefit strategy.
  • Thrive when Partnering with Account Executives and underwriting on pricing strategies and negotiate renewals with employer group leaders and brokers.
  • Can proactively engage with clients through regular check-ins and provide benefit education to group leaders and members.
  • Want to serve as primary contact for client inquiries and service needs and ensure effective and timely resolution.
  • Can contribute to mentorship and knowledge-sharing across the sales and account management teams.
  • Would enjoy representing WPS at benefit fairs, board-level presentations, and broker strategy sessions.
  • Can maintain accurate CRM records and support sales growth opportunities.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
  • Valid Wisconsin Accident & Health producer license.
  • 5 or more years of progressive responsibility as an Account Manager or related experience.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of health insurance benefit design.
  • Demonstrated experience in Health and Life Insurance Administration.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills this includes:
    • Strong problem-solving and workload prioritization skills.
    • Strong public speaking and presentation skills which include comfort in the presence of large audiences.
  • Ability to travel within the state of Wisconsin - up to 50%.
  • Valid driver's license with no moving violations or accidents in the last three years.


Preferred

  • Self-Funded experience.
  • Experience using CRMs (i.e.: MS Dynamics, Salesforce).


Remote Work Requirements

  • Wired (ethernet cable) internet connection from your router to your computer
  • High speed cable or fiber internet
  • Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)
  • Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information


Benefits

  • Remote and hybrid work options available
  • Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities
  • 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately)
  • Competitive paid time off
  • Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1
  • Professional and Leadership Development Programs
  • Review additional benefits: (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/careers/)


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