Renewable Energy Account Director

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global brokerage team is seeking an Account Director to join their Renewable Energy division. In this role, you will manage accounts, enhance client relationships, and contribute to retention and growth. The ideal candidate will have insurance broking experience, particularly in Renewable Energy, and must possess exemplary communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, generous holidays, and additional perks such as discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance up to 10x salary

Health cash plan or private medical insurance

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Insurance broking experience is essential, specifically within Renewable Energy.
• Strong knowledge of client market and insurance industry network.
• Excellent client service focus; the customer is always your top priority.

Responsibilities

• Control the renewal process for your clients and gather information.
• Maintain and grow your book of business by securing new leads.
• Openly discuss renewal terms and seek alternatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Client service focus

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Education

Dip CII / Cert CII

Job description

Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management. 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

We are looking to recruit an Account Director to join our growing Renewable Energy Team. Our Renewable Energy division thrives on a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Working for a global strength in the insurance market, you will be responsible for servicing accounts in an efficient, flexible manner, supporting your peers to meet client demands, and achieving renewal retention and growth rates. You are driven, hardworking and business-focused, whilst keeping our clients at the heart of your actions. As an integral part of our Renewable Energy team, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with our clients within the corporate space. By understanding their needs and providing exceptional account servicing support, you will play a crucial role in ensuring their satisfaction and long-term partnership with our organisation.

How you\'ll make an impact

• Control the renewal process for your clients. Gather information from clients and prospects using superb communication skills.
• Maintain and grow your book of business by chasing and securing new business leads.
• Openly discuss renewal terms with customers and seek alternatives to discuss with them. Talk to brokers and gain access to the most competitive terms that meet your clients\' objectives!
• Visit with clients as appropriate; your interpersonal skills will shine.
• Assess account queries and credit control matters, resolve efficiently and raise any concerns with the right team.
• Identify and act upon new-business opportunities; use sound judgement to recommend them if appropriate.

About you

• Holding/working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications: Dip CII / Cert CII
• Insurance broking experience is essential, specifically within Renewable Energy
• Strong knowledge of client market and insurance industry network, London Market, Lloyds and Industry
• Due diligence in administration, policy documents and processes
• Excellent client service focus; the customer is always your top priority
• Generate and drive new business using exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Actively deal with ambiguity and have outstanding accuracy and attention to detail
• Continually building your industry knowledge and seeking development
• Eligible to work in the UK

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you\'ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we\'ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with access to over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more...

Diversity, inclusion and employment

We value and embrace diversity and inclusion as core parts of our business. Gallagher supports our employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities and is committed to equal employment opportunity. We provide reasonable adjustments to known limitations where possible.

If you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please contact [e-mail]. If you would prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back with your contact details so we can get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. Gallagher is committed to providing opportunities for all and opposes discrimination in all forms. Equal employment opportunity extends to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, and compensation.