International Account Manager Remote
Job description
ICAS World (a Lyra company) is a leading global provider of 24/7/365 wellness services that take care of the physical and mental health of client’s employees, in 155 countries globally. We are aware that a crisis can happen at any time. That’s why our teams are placed in local offices and provide expert led services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to employees and their immediate family.
Through our vast international network, and over 35 years experience, we provide a consistent service at every location, supporting more than 1500 companies while offering services to over 6.3 million people and their families.
ICAS World (a Lyra company) is looking for an ambitious candidate to fill the role of International Account Manager (based in the UK).
This role involves the responsibility for the management of a portfolio of Employee Assistance Programmes and Wellbeing Services for new and existing corporate clients based in the UK and EMEA region.
The portfolio requires effective remote management with key customer contacts / stakeholders, partners & providers globally.
Main areas of responsibilities include client retention and customer experience, client risk management, growth of the portfolio, administration, and financial management of allocated accounts.
This position will be based in the UK, with remote working.
Duties and Responsibilities
Client Retention – Direct Customers
· Management of a portfolio of global corporate clients, including programme launches and ongoing programme management
· Ensuring excellent customer service and outstanding customer experience
· Effective liaison with various ICAS departments in the delivery of services to portfolio of clients
· Effective liaison with ICAS global network of providers to ensure local account management of the highest standard
· The use of data to demonstrate the impact and value of programmes through effective delivery of reports
Risk Management
· Effective identification and mitigation of risk using effective relationship management and strategic interventions to convert risk to opportunities where possible
Growth of Portfolio
· Expanding existing client portfolio by identifying and initiating commercial opportunities for adding territories, headcounts and/or additional services
· Up sale of additional services such as Learning & Development to existing client base
Administration & Financial Management of Account
· Effective an accurate maintenance of client information on relevant ICAS systems
· Effective collaboration with ICAS Finance teams to ensure timeous invoicing and assistance with tracking of debtors
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Suitable qualification in Business or similar.
· More than 5 years of client services work experience, within an EAP setting is essential.
· Global experience is highly desirable.
· Ability to speak an additional European language
· Extensive client services experience and expertise in an international environment
· Has thorough knowledge and thorough understanding of EAP including commercial underpinnings of such programmes
· Strong project managements skills to deal with complex projects under time pressure
· Solid experience in working with data and programme reporting
· Excellent presentation skills
· Excellent administrative skills
· Excellent telephone and online manner
· Excellent English speaking and writing abilities
· Computer literate
· Professional and quality orientated approach to work
· Enthusiastic and dynamic.
· Strong customer focus
· Excellent problem-solving skills
· Can develop and sustain mature working relationships.
· Able to work independently and as part of a team
· Ability to effectively negotiate between different parties to achieve the best possible outcomes for the business
· Open to change and ability to work with ambiguity
· Aware of impact of own actions on workload of others and the business
· Assertive
· Ability to function effectively under pressure
· Ability to multi-task in terms of set standards
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Client Services: 5 years (required)
- EAP: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Remote