Benefits Specialist, Workforce Benefits Account Management - South/Central Region

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Workforce Benefits account management team as a Benefits Specialist ! About the role As a Benefits Specialist, you will act as an account manager in the 100-499 lives block of business. You will support assigned Regional Executives and Voluntary Sales Executives for the Life, Disability, Absence Management and Supplemental Health product lines for in-force business. You will manage relationships with assigned new and existing customers and growing the business while also resolving issues as they arise. The position involves having a working understanding of the external marketplace, generating profitable revenue growth by retaining existing customers, expanding business and achieving customer satisfaction. What you will do Provide service to an existing book of business, which requires the following - Serve as designated primary service contact for a book of business consisting of accounts ranging in size from 100-499 lives. Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer inquiries received by 2pm in the same day. Build strong relationships and collaborate with internal partners to address service inquiries and provide consultative support. Partner with Implementation Managers to successfully implement new business. Manage all day to day service work including Agent of Record changes, licensing updates, amendment activity, complex billing resolutions, data feed set up, claim escalation resolution and supporting enrollment events. Manage client education around products and services, GO portal and general Symetra processes. Attend face to face meetings occasionally with customers including benefit fairs, enrollment meetings and finalist presentations (up to 5% travel). Work in partnership with assigned Regional Account Manager on cases 5,000 lives and above to create a dedicated service "team" approach. Collaborate with Regional Sales Executives on book of business to identify business growth opportunities. Drive proactive service touchpoints with customers and track key activities to show our value to clients. Work across organization to resolve issues and provide solutions to client as primary liaison. Manage renewal process for designated book of business, which entails, requesting renewal census to prepare for underwriting review. Coordinate renewal receipt from underwriting and delivery in partnership with your sales executive or based on established strategy by market. Work with Regional Sales Executive to negotiate on behalf of the client and/or broker with underwriting including using knowledge of current small business renewal strategies to maximize efforts. Communicate group renewal decision to required departments. Ensure a focus on continued learning in role as the industry and customer needs evolve and new products and services become available. Participate in special projects and/or committees with a goal of continual process improvement. Manage implementations from a customer facing perspective for state mandated coverage (TDB, DBL, PFL, TDI, etc). Attend implementation calls for new customers in block of business to learn about them while in flight. Why work at Symetra “ 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 Hourly pay rate: $29.83 - $49.68 plus eligibility for Company Annual Bonus program. Who you are Sales Aptitude and ability to communicate contract provisions to customers. Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills – Ability to manage effective communication. Proficient in computer skills, familiar with Windows XP (to include MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook). Excellent time management skills. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrate ongoing self-development. Strong customer services skills ~ internal and external customers ~ Ability to be persistent while maintaining professionalism in obtaining information to quote, renew and issue contracts. Mathematics aptitude. Ability to make independent decisions. Problem identification and independent problem solving and creativity. Knowledge of all group distribution products and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to multitask. Ability to anticipate customer needs. High School diploma required. 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 perspective, 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: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/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. Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements: As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection: Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband." Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL. Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up. When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above. Identity Verification Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity. Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in: Disqualification from the recruitment process Withdrawal of a job offer Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered