Account Manager - Brisbane

Gallagher; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance leader based in Brisbane is seeking an experienced professional to manage corporate clients, specifically in the construction sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience, strong account management skills, and a proven track record in delivering results. The role involves crafting tailored insurance solutions and driving new business development. The company offers attractive benefits including career development opportunities and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Career development and training

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing corporate clients, ideally with mid to large accounts.
• Exposure to construction sector preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering financial and operational results.

Responsibilities

• Describe insurable risks and craft tailored insurance solutions.
• Maintain relationships with underwriting partners.
• Drive new business development within the construction sector.

Skills

Sales orientation

Account management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client-first mindset

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Gallagher is a global leader in Insurance broking, risk management and consulting, with over 53,000 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.

Key accountabilities include:

• Describing insurable risks to your clients, crafting tailored insurance solutions and negotiating the most favourable deals in the global insurance market on their behalf
• Maintaining relationships with our underwriting partners
• Managing your own budget, sales plan and debtors
• Providing mentoring and coaching to more junior employees
• Driving new business development within the construction sector
• Act as a brand ambassador for Gallagher to increase awareness of our organisation and opportunities within the local business market

This is a great opportunity and to be considered, we are seeking a min of 5 years’ experience managing corporate clients, ideally with exposure to mid to large accounts and preference to those with construction expertise plus:

• Sales orientated with the ability to build a long term pipeline to support new business growth, with a focus on construction
• Strong account management experience and technical ability gained within general commercial insurance
• A proven track record of delivering both financial and operational results
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills complemented by a driven, passionate and professional disposition
• Provide informed risk advice and bespoke insurance solutions with a client-first mindset
• Manage renewal Insurance programs from end to end handling strategy meetings, renewals, reports, engaging with the market, amendments and cancellations

Gallagher Benefits – we offer great benefits and career development opportunities including tuition assistance; career development and training to build a personalised career pathway; wellbeing offerings; employee assistance program; additional weeks’ Lifestyle leave; Gallagher Rewards for discounts at 350+ major retailers; Employee Stock Purchase Plan to invest in the company's growth potential; paid Volunteering days; and salary sacrificed superannuation options.

Apply now via our careers website, or for further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.

Any offer of employment and subsequent continuing employment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of background checks by Gallagher or by an external third party provider.

Gallagher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.