[Remote] Account Executive Development Program - Virtual (Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alight Solutions is a company that champions people and connects purpose with impact. They are seeking a candidate for the Account Executive Development Program, a 24-month developmental role focused on building skills in client management and business acumen within the benefits industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Strategic Account Executive in managing day-to-day client needs, including meeting preparation, follow-ups, and action tracking
• Help build relationships with client contacts by providing timely responses, coordinating the right internal resources, and maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Assist with renewal and retention activities by gathering inputs, compiling materials, and supporting proposal/contract processes under guidance
• Coordinate internal partners (delivery, operations, product, finance, legal) to help resolve client questions, service issues, and escalations, ensuring clear ownership and deadlines
• Maintain account documentation (contact lists, meeting notes, risks/issues logs, success plans) and keep CRM/account records accurate and current
• Prepare standard reporting and performance review materials (service metrics, milestones, outcomes) and help summarize insights for client discussions
• Identify potential cross-sell/upsell signals (new needs, pain points, organizational changes) and route opportunities to the SAE and appropriate teams
• Learn and apply Alight solution knowledge and delivery basics to connect client needs to the right capabilities and next steps

Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in account management, client success, sales support, consulting support, or customer-facing roles (HR/benefits, healthcare, brokerage, SaaS, or related industries preferred)
• Exposure to supporting employer or enterprise accounts (or comparable B2B clients) with multiple stakeholders; experience with 1,000+ employee accounts is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Demonstrated organization and follow-through: able to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed notes, and meet deadlines
• Foundational problem-solving skills and comfort coordinating across teams to drive issues to resolution
• Growth mindset and curiosity to learn solutions, delivery processes, and consultative selling skills
• Comfort using CRM and productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office) to maintain account records, reporting, and documentation
• Collaborative, client-first approach with professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive client information
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support business objectives, including client meetings, team collaboration, and on-site engagements

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One
• Wellbeing programs
• Retirement plans with contribution matching
• Generous time off
• Parental leave
• Continuing education
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Competitive total rewards package
• Continuing education & training
• Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level
• Comprehensive benefits package

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