[Remote] Account Manager II (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is seeking an Account Manager II to join their Account Management Team. This role is critical for providing consultative expertise on benefits and products, responsible for promoting services and growing group enrollment by developing strong relationships with key decision makers. The Account Manager will also oversee client implementations and ensure compliance with regulations related to benefit programs.ResponsibilitiesThe Account Manager is directly responsible for aggressively growing group enrollment by marketing to the clients associate baseThis role leads and conducts employer and employee educational and communication meetings independently with varying locationsRequires discretionary judgement to deliver superior client experience, traveling to in and out of state locations to meet client requirements and expectationsThey are an integral partner of the account management team for new and renewing business, in sales strategy and benefit design modelingAutonomously utilizes the benefit expertise, business acumen and knowledge base as a tool set to resolve complex client requirements and issuesBuild and maintain a strong cultivated relationship with client, acting independently as a trusted advisorTakes the lead to develop strategy for renewal events which can include goal setting, timeframe analysis, implementation requirement outlines to ensure successful set up of new products and servicesThe Account Manager works in consultation with internal and external resources to oversee resolution of escalated issuesThey assess and determine the risk of an issue to identify impact to the company and clientThey will then work collaboratively with the client, whether the issue is global or isolated, and determine ultimate resolutionFacilitate and work independently in partnership with external clients leading benefit analysis and development of structured programs to engage members, including: open enrollment strategy, wellness services deployment, implementation oversite acting in a consultative role to strengthen relationships and maximize value realization on behalf of clientDisseminate understanding of legal developments and/or changes with regulations related to insurance carriers and Federal and State laws affecting clients, policies, and procedures to insure compliant administration of benefit programsSkillsCANDIDATES MUST LIVE IN THE MD, DC, NORTHEN VA AREA IN ORDER TO TRAVEL INTO THE OFFICES AND FOR CLIENT MEETINGS AND STAFF MEETINGSACTIVE HEALTH AND LIFE LICENSE IS REQUIREDBachelor's Degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience3 years Experience in sales, sales support, implementation, benefit administration or Account ManagementCurrent health and life license for the jurisdictions of Maryland, DC, and Virginia are requiredSuperior communication skills and knowledge of employee benefits issues necessary to effectively communicate with clients, insurance carriers and prospects concerning employee benefit lines of coverageAbility to problem solve, strong organizational skills, detail oriented, responsive and self-motivated, works independently as well as part of a teamProficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is requiredEstimate Amount: 20% Both local and nationwide travel is required to meet customer's needs throughout the year. During Q4, up to 70% of work will require travelMust be eligible to work in the U.S. without SponsorshipBasic working knowledge of PowerPoint preferredKnowledge of insurance information, technology and new legislationBenefitsIn addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements)Company OverviewCareFirst. It’s not just our name. It’s our promise. It was founded in 1934, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://individual.carefirst.com.