Associate Account Management II Associate
Portland, OregonOur sales and account management team drives our mission of providing high-quality, affordable health care services to improve the lives of our members and communities. Working for an industry leader in health care, you’ll be provided with the tools to help you grow in your career and make a difference with the work you do each day. We’re pioneering preventive medicine, conducting comprehensive research, and advancing integrated care, and our sales and account management team forges our story and connects us to those we serve.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Job Level: Entry Level
- Travel: No
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Nicole
District Sales Manager
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Senior Account Manager
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Area Director
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Jilzy
Associate Account Manager II
“In my current role I am constantly collaborating with my managers, the account managers they support, and ultimately the members we serve. I am frequently challenged with new opportunities and projects, which has allowed me to grow into being a valued partner with ideas that are respected and implemented. Being part of Kaiser Permanente feels like being part of a family. I have colleagues that foster my growth, invest in my development, and care about me both personally and professionally.”
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Associate Account Management II Associate
Primary Location Portland, Oregon
Worker Location Remote
Job Number 1351429 Date posted 04/28/2025
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Description:
Manage business processes that support achieving and maintaining optimal business position in order to sustain and grow membership. Provide support to group Account Management client servicing functions and preparation of information to existing accounts to ensure deadlines are met and a timely response given to inquiries. Create sales opportunities through targeted external customer facing enrollment activities, effective relationships with brokers/consultants and front line benefit contacts, to increase membership, build support for KP, and enhance group customer loyalty and retention. Monitor and maintain data integrity within sales systems, accounts and book of business in order to improve external communication, sales performance, and book of business management.
Job Summary:
Manage business processes that support achieving and maintaining optimal business position in order to sustain and grow membership. Provide support to group Account Management client servicing functions and preparation of information to existing accounts to ensure deadlines are met and a timely response given to inquiries. Create sales opportunities through targeted external customer facing enrollment activities, effective relationships with brokers/consultants and front line benefit contacts, to increase membership, build support for KP, and enhance group customer loyalty and retention. Monitor and maintain data integrity within sales systems, accounts and book of business in order to improve external communication, sales performance, and book of business management.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Track, monitor and ensure that contracts, pricing and membership accounting have accurate information and implement the negotiated terms of the final renewal with focus on business processes.
- Manage the process of resolving complicated and sensitive employer-initiated concerns in order to build purchaser loyalty and retain membership.
- Understand account strategy, goals, and financial position.
- Coordinate the flow of information in order to keep the process moving to meet strategic objectives.
- Through ongoing account contacts, identify situations that may signal opportunities for growth for KP and alert account manager.
- Identify and act on enrollment opportunities including: presentations; benefit fairs; health fairs; and Q & A sessions.
- Identify and report trends and/or systematic issues within a book-of-business as they become apparent and provide solutions and possible opportunities for growth.
- Identify knowledge network key resources and link capability to account strategy and service issues.
- Participate in Account Strategy sessions and work on targeted accounts in conjunction with the Account Manager.
- Act as the primary point of contact for group customer contacts as related to contracts, benefits, rates or renewal activities.
- Understand the customers business and business challenges. Know customers Human Resources and Benefits staff and how decisions get made.
- Create and increase credibility by demonstrating knowledge of each customers unique benefit package.
- Employ appropriate sales systems to accurately maintain account information.
- Ensure accurate enrollment process, payment arrangements and contract is understood, agreed to and met.
- Collect specific business information and competitive data required for account strategies by established deadlines.
- Ensure accurate and complete data is entered into correct business applications.
- Review data and alert account manager to outliers or potential problems.
- Ensure timely submission of reports as directed by the account manager.
- If Small Business Unit:
- Accountable for business processes and administrative requirements to support assigned accounts.
- Establish and maintain relationships with front line business owners in support of assigned Account Manager.
- Assist with in-field demonstrations and teachings to employers and brokers on KP online technology to facilitate maximization of all KP online tools.
- Explain and negotiate complex underwriting methodology with client and advisors.
- If Cross Regional/Multi-State:
- Collaborate in the coordination cross regional growth opportunities.
- Participate in interregional account teams to coordinate renewals and ensure creation of a single uniform presentation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in sales, telemarketing, customer service in an office setting, claims, or marketing.
- Bachelors degree in marketing, finance, business administration or related degree OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Disability Insurance License (Washington) within 3 months of hire
- Health Insurance License (Oregon) within 3 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- Demonstrated record of meeting individual business objectives.
- Experience using customer service skills with the ability to articulate and respond to issues.
- Proficiency in computer and analytic skills.
- Experience creating client presentations using Microsoft Office programs and use of client databases.
- Experience using effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in strong interpersonal, presentation, and persuasion skills.
Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Kaiser Permanente Building
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Remote
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NW-02|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Kaiser Permanente Building - Grp Reltn-Marketing Team 2 - 1008
Pay Range: $23.65 - $30.56 / hour
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
Remote: Work location is the remote workplace (from home) within KP authorized states.
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Submit Interest
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