Business Development Executive

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive for Retail Insurance to grow new business and retain clients. You will be an outstanding communicator with negotiation skills, focused on delivering results while maintaining client service.

You’ll travel as needed, build relationships, attend industry events, and help shape Gallagher's market presence. This role offers a supportive culture, opportunities for development, and a global reach with local impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial sales role within insurance.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively grow and source new business while retaining clients.
• Articulate client needs and upsell services.
• Build and manage sales pipelines autonomously.
• Represent Gallagher professionally at events and meetings.

Skills

Sales management

Target achievement

Lead generation

Pipeline development

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

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, AGM’s, trade shows, expo’s 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)