Client Manager Associate (CMA)
The Client Manager Associate (CMA) is in training to be responsible for proactive customer management, education, development, profitable growth, and retention. The CM drives, designs, and executes integrated enrollment, service, and growth strategies for each customer in their block.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Effectively learn and understand the Pre and Post-Sale Proactive Client Management, Education, Development, Growth, and Retention for core market
- Develop and build personal connections with brokers, enrollment firms, and customers for assigned block of business
- Learn how to develop and execute on customer-specific business plans
- Profitable Growth of the Inforce Block
- In partnership with sales, assist in learning how to proactively manage pre-renewal communication with the goal of improving reenrollment effectiveness and avoiding renewal distractions during rate guarantee expiration and anniversary.
- Develop understanding of and how to leverage Unum's enrollment capabilities, services, tools, and how to communicate an enrollment strategy with internal / external partners.
- Work closely with ICS Implementation Manager
- Assist in local Benefit fair activities with Field Office team
- Build and develop enrollment firm relationships for larger customers
- Develop Partnership with Sales Rep, Marketing Consultant, and Home Office to Execute on all Strategies Operating Effectiveness
- Partner with key Home Office areas to deliver full service to customers
- In partnership with sales rep, provide thorough customer updates, broker feedback, and other pertinent action items that impact sales effectiveness
- Learn to develop and present renewals driving persistency and profitability
- May perform other duties as assigned
Job Specifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent business experience requiredExperience in the employee benefits industry preferredLicensed to sell insurance in the states within assigned territory, license required within 90 days from effective date of hire / promotionStrong growth and sales orientationDevelop understanding of the Unum product and service portfolioProficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, ExcelStrong technical aptitude ability to utilize and leverage technology and systemsStrong negotiation, persuasion, and presentation skillsProven ability to think strategically and act tacticallyStrong organization skills / ability to manage multiple demands and prioritiesExcellent problem solving / problem resolutionWith each customer, projects confidence and enthusiasm about the companyOutgoing, excellent communication skills both written and verbalStrong business acumenAbility to work / partner with a close teamStrong relationship management skillsAbility to manage conflictsResults orientedAbility to travel as neededUnum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Fully and partially leveraged roles are paid pursuant to a uniformly applied sales compensation plan. For partially leveraged roles, a starting salary or salary range will be listed in the above job description. If salary information is not listed in the job description above, compensation is based solely on commissions. Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.