Business Development Executive

Gallagher; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities and学习

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive for its Retail Insurance team in the UK. You will actively grow new business, retain clients, and upsell a broad range of services while delivering exceptional client service.

You will network at industry events, negotiate terms with underwriters and insurers, and uphold Gallagher’s reputation for integrity and collaboration. This role emphasizes results and strong client relationships across markets.

Qualifications

• Sales management experience in a commercial setting with a proven track record against targets.
• Ability to generate leads and build pipelines autonomously.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with underwriters and insurers.
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek and respond to new business opportunities and exceed targets.
• Focus on needs of retail customers and upsell a broad range of services.
• Contribute to the team target with integrity and collaboration.
• Attend trade dinners, AGMs, trade shows, and network with clients at all levels.
• Negotiate favorable terms with underwriters and insurers.
• Present Gallagher professionally to clients and discuss industry trends.

Skills

Sales management experience

Target-driven

Lead generation

Pipeline development

Job description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what's right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you'll find more than a job; you'll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we're better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you're encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That's what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Overview

Are you an established insurance professional who truly caters to the desires of your clients? Our team of Retail Insurance experts are looking for an experienced Business Development Executive to join their successful and dynamic team.

Responsible for actively growing and sourcing new business along with retaining existing clients. You are an outstanding communicator with exceptional negotiation skills and the desire to achieve.

With previous insurance industry experience, the desire to achieve your objectives and keep your Clients at the heart of all that you do; why not join us, learn about our culture and opportunities to grow?

How you'll make an impact

• Actively seek and respond to all new business opportunities whilst exceeding your targets. There is a strong focus here on the monetary goals but more importantly, how you engage with your clients and the impact on our reputation within the market.
• Focus on the needs of your retail customers, we offer a broad range of services and products so you'll have plenty of chances to upsell.
• Contributing to our overall target, you're a strong performer, great teammate, and act with the highest integrity.
• You attend trade related dinners, AGMs, trade shows, expos etc. able to rely heavily on your interpersonal skills and ability to network at all levels to seize new opportunities.
• Your outstanding communication skills and powers to negotiate effectively get you the most appropriate terms with Underwriters and Insurers.
• You present a dynamic and professional image of our company to everyone you meet, actively encouraging open dialogue about our industry and how we're experts in our field.

About You

• We love that you have a keen eye for business and sales management experience gained in a commercial setting. Dedicated to deliver, we truly believe in your abilities and will support you to achieve and grow with us.
• A consistent track record of delivering against targets within a regulated, measurable framework is vital.
• You're comfortable generating leads and building pipelines autonomously, for you it's about making things happen and providing the best possible service and business outcomes.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with the ability to travel.

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Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Although this role is listed as full-time, if you're in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)