Account Executive

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Volunteer days

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking an Account Executive to manage a dedicated SME and mid-market accounts portfolio while partnering with Senior Brokers on diverse and complex client relationships.

You will be the primary contact for clients, designing tailored risk solutions and negotiating with insurers to secure favorable outcomes. This role emphasizes proactive account growth and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualification required.
• Strong account management and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• Proactive, service-first approach to closing deals.
• Experience in insurance/broking roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with SME & mid-market clients.
• Own and renew a SME & mid-market client portfolio, including renewals and support.
• Assess risk and design tailored insurance solutions.
• Negotiate with insurers to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with underwriters.
• Manage portfolio budgets, business plans and debtors.
• Support new business growth through pipeline development.

Skills

Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualification

Account management

Stakeholder communication

Deal negotiation

Team oriented

Insurance industry experience

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients’ risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Overview

Why Gallagher?

Gallagher is a global leader in Insurance broking, risk management and consulting, with over 71,000 employees worldwide in over 130 countries. We have a global reach with a local presence and pride ourselves on being a socially responsible and an ethical organisation expressed through our Shared Values, The Gallagher Way. We are proud to have been awarded one of Insurance Business Australia Top Insurance Employers and Forbes Best Employer for Women.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Account Executive to manage a dedicated SME & mid-market accounts portfolio while collaborating with Senior Brokers on diverse and complex accounts.

In this role, you will be a key point of contact for your clients, designing tailored risk solutions and negotiating effectively within the market.

A Day in the Life

• Manage and develop relationships with SME & mid-market clients
• Ownership of a SME & mid-market client portfolio (renewals & support)
• Assess risk and design tailored insurance solutions
• Negotiate with insurers to achieve optimal outcomes
• Build strong partnerships with underwriters
• Manage portfolio budgets, business plans, and debtors
• Support new business growth through pipeline development

Skills and experience

• Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualification
• Strong account management with attention to detail
• Clear, professional, and confident with stakeholders
• Practical & service-first approach to getting deals done
• Proactive, helpful, and driven to hit team goals
• Previous experience in a similar insurance or broking role is highly regarded

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory reference & background checks.

Gallagher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We embrace a working environment that celebrates individuality and fosters collaboration.

Why Join Gallagher?

At Gallagher, we believe in empowering our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Grow Your Career: Unlock personalised career pathways, access tailored training programs, and benefit from tuition assistance to support your professional growth.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Take advantage of our wellbeing initiatives, including an employee assistance program, additional Lifestyle Leave, and resources to help you stay balanced and healthy.
• Enjoy Rewards and Benefits: Save with Gallagher Rewards, offering discounts at over 350 major retailers. Plus, participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan and explore salary-sacrificed superannuation options.
• Make a Difference: Give back to the community with paid volunteering days to support causes close to your heart.
• Be Part of an Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientations, gender identities, and lifestyle choices.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve.

• 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
• Novated Leasing opportunities
• Two paid volunteer days annually
• Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
• Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
• Peer Support Program
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers!
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.