Jaynell Branch

Client Relationship Manager|Sr.Account Manager

Katy, Texas, United States

About

Effective client manager within employee benefits administration who is experienced as a sales professional in healthcare, pharmaceuticals and business solutions. Interested in opportunities with unlimited growth potential and companies with a culture of innovation and developing leaders. Specialties: Account Management, Building relationships, New Business Development, Benefit administration

Experience

  • Client Relationship Manager at bswift
    Jul 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc. (Houston, Texas Area)
    • Client Service Manager
      Sep 2018 - May 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      As Client Service Manager I am accountable for the client satisfaction, relationship, financial goals and resources for aligned clients including accountabilities for all aspects of benefits administration delivery both internally and externally. As a people manager, I directly manage aligned Business Analysts and guide them through career progression. Primary Responsibilities: Ongoing/Existing Client Responsibilities • Build and manage client partnership and satisfaction • Create and manage client Open Items List, Project Plan, Open Enrollment • Project manage integration of administrative and Shared Services teams (COBRA, FSA, Service Center) • Ensures delivery of services as indicated in the client’s Statement of Work • Manage and hold accountability for client Profit & Loss results • Manage premium payment processing • Conduct audits of coverage • Initiate and manage client status meetings • Create, interpret and review 834 and flat file requirements and processing • Manage compliance projects including ACA and ARPA guidelines • Work with Director with identification and collection of out of scope revenue • Manages client resource needs and escalate staffing shortages to senior management • Directly manage aligned Business Analysts and is accountable for the performance, growth, and engagement of aligned direct reports • Hold aligned resources accountable for behaviors that support Empyrean’s policies and procedures and company goals Implementation Responsibilities • Responsible for the testing of all new functionality, including creation of test plans, test population identification and execution of test plans are completed successfully by the aligned resource team • Reviews and ensures that the client specific processing guides are available by the go live date • Coordinate’s with the finance department on all financial set up and administration for the client

    • Associate Client Service Manager
      Jan 2018 - Sep 2018 · 9 mos

      Accountable for managing the client relationship and delivery of services for aligned clients.

  • Paychex (Houston, Texas Area)
    • Licensed Sales Agent
      Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

      Sell Paychex Agency Employee Benefits Administration & Software to new and existing Paychex clients  Generate sales revenue to meet and exceed sales quotas  Achieve technical, competitive and sales skill knowledge  Make calls and presentations to C-Level prospects and owners  Develop internal and external relationships to assist in increasing the client base  Develop strategies of employee benefit solutions  Execute business related presentations and value-based consultative sales techniques  Develop communication materials regarding financial responsibilities for newly acquired groups  Guide customers through sales processes  Assist with the development of sales agents and administrative staff

    • Field Major Account Manager
      Mar 2013 - Jan 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Acted as a dedicated account manager, licensed broker, and internal liaison for a book of business that was based on revenue and/or market segment  Met & exceeded set expectations around customer service delivery and client retention goals  Provided clients with consultative and service experience including on-boarding, renewal analysis to ensure plan design meets the client's cost and benefit objectives.  Initiated regularly scheduled calls with clients providing updates on relevant insurance specific topics, administrative services, and to assess clients current needs including Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, & Employer Shared Responsibility (ESR)  Initiated consultative meeting with clients to assess underwriting exposures and opportunities prior to policy renewal  Up sold and/or resells ancillary products to meet client benefit goals  Responsible for meeting basic service level goals including response time and quality standards.  Identified and coordinated solutions for client issues including payroll, PEO transitions, 401K, human resource planning  Developed and maintained knowledge of related human capital management products including HRO, BeneTrac, Section125, COBRA and Workers Compensation  Developed and maintained expert knowledge of industry trends, product offerings, and legislative and compliance changes  Assisted with the development of administrative staff Manage employee benefits for mid-large market employer groups.

  • Account Executive at Health Alliance Plan of Michigan
    Jul 2008 - Sep 2012 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    Focused on new business sales through benefit consultants and employer groups. As a sales consultant I was able to contribute to corporate enrollment objectives and promote HAP's value to our customer base. Some of my accomplishments include: 4th quarter Sales Leader 2008 4th quarter Sales Leader 2009 Average 10% Direct Business to Business sales

  • Account Executive at Ricoh Business Solutions
    May 2008 - Jul 2008 · 3 mos

    Manage existing business accounts while developing new business opportunities.