Development Executive - Glasgow

Gallagher; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

Gallagher in Glasgow/Edinburgh seeks a Development Executive to drive new business growth in the insurance sector and deliver bespoke risk solutions. You will build and manage client relationships while leveraging opportunities from a strong pipeline in a global firm.

You will work with a supportive, fast-paced team, travel as needed, and contribute to growth across commercial broking. Gallagher offers a collaborative culture and clear career paths.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development and sales within insurance.
• Ability to generate leads and build pipelines independently.
• Strong client-focused service orientation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Identify and respond to new business opportunities, aiming to exceed targets.
• Develop relationships with prospects and maintain client accounts.
• Attend industry events to generate leads and opportunities.
• Negotiate terms with underwriters and insurers on behalf of clients.
• Represent Gallagher with professionalism and integrity.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Client relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Team player

Industry knowledge

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 a motivated and ambitious sales professional looking to make your mark in the insurance industry?

Gallagher's Commercial Broking Division is seeking a talented Development Executive to join our well-established and highly regarded team in Edinburgh.

This is your opportunity to work with a global leader in insurance and risk management, delivering bespoke solutions to large enterprises and multinationals while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

As a Development Executive, you'll be at the forefront of driving new business growth. With a strong pipeline of opportunities, excellent existing relationships, and a team of experienced professionals to support you, you'll have the tools and resources to thrive.

Our welcoming culture, flexible working environment, and prime Glasgow office location make this an opportunity not to be missed!

How you'll make an impact

• Actively seek and respond to all new business opportunities, consistently exceeding your targets.
• Focus on the needs of customers, offering a broad range of services and products with opportunities to upsell.
• Generate new business by identifying, building, nurturing and maintaining relationships with prospects including continued relationship management of clients resulting in year-on-year income generation against targets
• Attend trade-related events such as dinners, AGMs, trade shows, and expos, using your networking skills to identify and seize new opportunities.
• Negotiate effectively with underwriters and insurers to secure the most appropriate terms for clients.
• Represent Gallagher with professionalism and integrity, building trust and enhancing our reputation in the market.

About you

• Proven track record in business development and sales within the insurance industry, with experience delivering against targets in a regulated environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently generate leads and build pipelines.
• Strong focus on client needs, dedicated to providing the best possible service and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment, with a results-driven mindset
• Business acumen of sales management experience gained in a commercial setting
• Good knowledge of client market and insurance industry network Good knowledge of general insurance) products, services, and good understanding of underlying legal principles and practices relating to risk within own role capacity
• Eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel as required.

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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 ourTalent 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)