Client Manager Associate, Select Market (South)

Client Manager Associate, Select Market

The Client Manager Associate, Select Market will assume overall responsibility for assisting Sales Representatives in the renewal process as well as recognizing opportunities to add additional lines of coverage to existing business. This position requires the individual to be an ambassador to the business and always use best practices.

The Client Manager Associate is directly and/or indirectly accountable for activities associated with plan retention and Add Issue sales including, but not limited to, generating plan options and quotes for additional lines of coverage. The individual will proactively mine for Add Issue opportunities, as well as handle incoming renewal requests. A successful candidate demonstrates strong customer service acumen, strong consulting/negotiation skills, and a deep product knowledge with a high degree of operational effectiveness.

You Will:

• Provide renewal rate relief for the Select Market segment through negotiations with underwriting and generating plan options.
• Proactively identify Add Issue opportunities for the Select Market segment by generating reports and other strategies developed in collaboration with Sales Representatives. Follow up with producers and assistants regarding Renewal/Add Issue status; engage Sales Representatives as needed to help close the sale.
• Review Experience Reports with Sales Representatives for the Select Market; Package/deliver appropriate reports based on Sales Representative’s authorization; Understand, interpret, and clearly communicate renewal rates, options, and add issue quotes to the Producer/Assistant.
• Deliver renewals to the Producer/Assistant/Planholder via email or mail for the Select market segment.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on various Guardian systems (Salesforce, CPS, Panorama, etc.) capabilities, products, and workflow procedures.

You Have:

Competencies/Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service soft skills
• Strong consultative, negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills – sales orientation
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships at all levels
• Strong attention to detail
• Planning and organizational skills
• Strong mathematical aptitude/analytical skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work independently
• Goal Oriented – meets Add Issue/persistency goals, etc.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Salesforce, CPS, Panorama
• Ability to represent Guardian in a professional manner

Knowledge:

• Solid knowledge of group insurance, products, contracts, and services
• Knowledge of underwriting principles and practices

Education:

• BA or BS Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Experience:

• 3-5 years of industry experience preferably in a sales environment
• Demonstrated success in servicing Producer/Assistants/Customers

Location and Work Arrangement:

• The preferred location for the Client Manager Associate is the Atlanta, GA area.
• The successful hire will work a hybrid arrangement (at least one day per week in our Atlanta Regional Office).

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits._

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

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About Guardian

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .

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