Business Development Executive

Gallagher; Leicester Forest East; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to grow and source new business while retaining existing clients. You’ll excel at communication, negotiation and relationship-building, traveling as needed to engage with clients and partners to secure opportunities.

You will actively pursue new business, manage pipelines, and upsell Gallagher’s broad range of services. A strong track record and integrity are essential to succeed in our collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering against targets in a regulated, commercial setting.
• Ability to generate leads and build pipelines autonomously.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and to work in a dynamic insurance environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek and respond to new business opportunities and exceed targets.
• Upsell by offering a broad range of Gallagher services and products.
• Build and manage client pipelines with a focus on service and outcomes.
• Attend industry events and engage with clients, underwriters and insurers to secure favorable terms.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Sales management

Lead generation

Networking

Job description

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. #LI-DB1

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)