Senior Client Services Specialist

<p style="text-align:left">Job Classification:</p>Sales - Sales<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span><span>At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you will unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions!</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>Prudential is seeking a dynamic and customer-focused<b> Senior Customer Excellence Specialist </b>to join our<b> Group Insurance Customer Excellence Team.</b> This role is pivotal in delivering an exceptional service experience to our Premier clients by serving as the primary point of contact for resolving service inquiries and fostering strong client relationships.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>As a <b>Senior Customer Excellence Specialist</b>, you will take ownership of client issues—ranging from billing and eligibility to disability claims and voluntary benefits—and drive resolution through collaboration across business units. You’ll proactively identify trends, uncover educational opportunities, and address process gaps to continuously improve the customer experience.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>This is a fully virtual position, though occasional on-site presence at a Prudential office may be required based on business needs.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><b><span>Why Prudential?</span></b></span><span><span> </span></span><br><span><span>Join our thriving Customer Service Organization where innovation, collaboration, and creative thinking are encouraged.</span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>Experience a culture that values innovation, empowers individuals, and encourages you to think differently. At Prudential, your voice matters—and your contributions make a real impact.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><b><span>Key Responsibilities</span></b></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Serve as the designated contact for assigned clients, managing and resolving service inquiries with professionalism and urgency.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Build and maintain strong relationships with client representatives, producers, and brokers.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Focus on customer experience to deliver the best experience for our customers.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, dependable, and trustworthy service to our customers.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Deliver consistent, high-quality service by adhering to established processes and industry standards.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Analyze service trends to identify root causes and recommend proactive solutions.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Collaborate cross-functionally to address process gaps and enhance the overall service experience.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Provide consultative support for process improvement initiatives.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Act as a positive change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centricity.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><b><span>Qualifications</span></b></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>3–5 years of experience in customer service or operations, preferably within Group Insurance.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Strong understanding of Group Insurance products including Life, Voluntary Benefits, and Disability.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Conduct on-camera calls with clients and brokers, maintaining a professional and polished presence while ensuring clear, effective communication and fostering positive engagement.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Ability to solve questions from brokers, clients and distribution partners with minimal guidance </span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Exceptional time management, organizational, and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">relationship-building</span> skills.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Proven skills in positive and effective interaction with challenging customers.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>High level of flexibility to adapt to the needs of the organization.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Ability to drive and manage multiple and changing priorities</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Proven ability to resolve complex issues independently and navigate ambiguity.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Comfortable working West Coast hours, if required.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>·<span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">      </span> </span></span></span><span><span>Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span> </span></span></p><p><span><span>Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you do not meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p><p></p><p>#LI-IN</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><b>What we offer you:</b></h1><p></p><h1></h1>Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $65,100.00 to $107,500.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.<ul><li><p><b><span>Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level<span>.</span> </span></b></p></li><li><p><b><span>Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave<span>.</span> </span></b></p></li><li><p><span><span>401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).</span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Company-funded pension plan.</span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Wellness Programs</b><span><b> </b>including</span><span> up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items </span><span>purchased</span><span> to support personal wellbeing needs.</span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Work/Life Resources</b><span> to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. </span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Education Benefit</b><span> to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs. </span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><b>Employee Stock Purchase Plan: </b><span><b>Shares</b> can be </span><span>purchased</span><span> at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.</span> </span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><span>Eligibility to </span><span>participate</span><span> in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on </span><span>various factors</span><span> including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. </span></span><span><span>To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit </span></span><a href="https://jobs.prudential.com/us-en/about/work-life" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span>Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. </span></u></a><span><span>Some of the</span><span> above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. </span></span><span> </span></p><div><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><span><span>Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><p></p><div><p><span><span>If you need </span><span>an accommodation</span><span> to complete the application process, please email </span></span><a href="mailto:accommodations.hw@prudential.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">accommodations.hw@prudential.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></u></a><span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email </span></span><a href="mailto:careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span><span> </span><span>to request </span><span>assistance</span><span>.</span></span></p></div>

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