Account Manager
Austin, TX
Full Time
Experienced
ACCOUNT MANAGER
POSITION OVERVIEW
Harbor Health is seeking a strategic Account Manager to serve as the primary post-sale contact for employer groups transitioning to our innovative payvider model in Austin. This role ensures successful implementation, member satisfaction, and long-term client retention while identifying opportunities for account growth.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
New Product Implementation & Onboarding
- Serve as primary contact for employer HR and Benefits teams transitioning to Harbor Health plans
- Coordinate implementation across Underwriting, Claims, Operations, and IT to ensure accurate plan configuration
- Lead open enrollment meetings and develop educational materials on benefits, network access, and the payvider model
- Manage implementation timelines to ensure on-time launches
Client Relationship Management & Retention
- Resolve service issues, billing discrepancies, and complex claims problems quickly
- Act as internal client advocate across Harbor Health departments
- Conduct quarterly or semi-annual business reviews analyzing utilization, costs, and plan effectiveness
- Develop renewal strategies demonstrating Harbor Health's value and competitive advantages
- Build trusted advisor relationships with client decision-makers
Sales Support & Account Expansion
- Communicate client feedback on product performance and competitive positioning to internal teams
- Screen new sales opportunities for underwriting review and assist in tracking down missing requirements from broker partners
- Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within existing accounts
- Generate referrals from satisfied clients for sales team
- Track account growth metrics and expansion opportunities
DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Required:
- 3-7 years in healthcare account management, client services, or benefits consulting
- Proven track record managing employer group health insurance accounts through full implementation lifecycle
- Strong understanding of group health benefits, plan administration, claims resolution, and utilization management
- Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships with C-suite and HR leadership
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder issues
- Experience conducting business reviews and presenting data-driven recommendations
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in CRM systems, benefits administration platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred:
- Healthcare startup or new product launch experience
- Knowledge of value-based care models, ACOs, or integrated delivery systems
- Background in open enrollment facilitation and member education
- Experience with self-funded or level-funded plan designs
- Active health insurance license
- Existing relationships with Austin-area employer groups or HR professionals
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunity to shape client success strategies as a founding member of our account management team
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- An organization passionate about transforming healthcare for underserved Austin communities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- A transparent and unique culture
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