Client Service Manager

The 'Apply with SEEK' option will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the 'Apply' option.Client Service ManagerIF YOU CARE, THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU HEREFor a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick’s talented team of 27,000 colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Millions of people and organizations count on Sedgwick each year to take care of their needs when they face a major life event or something unexpected happens. Whether they have a workplace injury, suffer property or financial loss or damage from a natural or manmade disaster, are involved in an auto or other type of accident, or need time away from work for the birth of a child or another medical situation, we are here to provide compassionate care and expert guidance. Our clients depend on our talented colleagues to take care of their most valuable assets—their employees, their customers and their property. At Sedgwick, caring counts®. Join our team of creative and caring people of all backgrounds, and help us make a difference in the lives of others.PRIMARY PURPOSE : To manage accounts of multiple client service programs or single large national program; to maintain client, client broker and key vendor relationships; and to manage program procedures and processes that impact customer satisfaction ensuring consistency in process within the account as well as client retention.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms client renewal and Client Service Instruction preparation for assigned clients.

Coordinates pricing and completes location coding parameters; prepares and distributes stewardship and other reports.

Coordinates client invoicing, audits and accounts receivable follow-up for assigned clients.

Educates the client on loss data - drivers of cost impacting assigned programs.

Coordinate project activity. Acts as primary client contact with focus on maintaining and improving overall customer satisfaction.

Identifies issues that impact customer satisfaction. Identifies and solicits cross selling opportunities.

Coordinates client contracts.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms other duties as assigned.

Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Travel as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESAdministers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.

Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.

Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONSEducation & LicensingBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Colleague to pursue CPCU, AIC and/or ARM or other related designation required.ExperienceEight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required to include three (3) years as an Account Representative OR five (5) years adjuster experience including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.Skills & KnowledgeStrong understanding in one of the following areas: workers compensation, liability and disability claims management

Strong understanding of client location coding parameters, banking methodology, and claims operating systems

Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Analytical and interpretive skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to handle conflict and confront challenging issues in a fast work environment

Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENTWhen applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlinesPhysical: Computer keyboarding, travel as requiredAuditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talkingNOTE : Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.