Senior Business Development Lead – Employee Benefits

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; 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 Benefit Services in the United Kingdom seeks a dynamic Senior Business Development Consultant to drive new business growth across DC Workplace Pensions, Group Risk and Healthcare. You will cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders, lead pitches and negotiations, and coordinate with Gallagher’s specialist teams to deliver tailored solutions.

You will travel across the UK, represent Gallagher at events, and contribute to a collaborative, client-focused growth agenda within the

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in business development, sales, or a commercial role in employee benefits; covering DC Pensions, Group Risk and Healthcare arrangements for corporate clients.
• Relationship builders with senior stakeholders and long-term partnerships.
• Results-driven with a track record of achieving targets and measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Strategic thinker capable of navigating complex sales cycles and coordinating with specialists.
• Tech-savvy and proficient with CRM tools and Microsoft 365.
• Flexible and willing to travel across the UK to build relationships and grow the business.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future by building and managing a pipeline of high-value opportunities.
• Be the face of Gallagher and develop trusted relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Use consultative selling to understand client needs and deliver bespoke solutions.
• Lead pitches, proposals, and commercial negotiations with confidence.
• Drive success by securing new clients and smooth handovers to consulting teams.
• Represent Gallagher at networking events, conferences, and industry forums.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver outstanding results and exceed client expectations.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Employee benefits

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Gallagher Benefit Services in the United Kingdom seeks a dynamic Senior Business Development Consultant to drive new business growth across DC Workplace Pensions, Group Risk and Healthcare. You will cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders, lead pitches and negotiations, and coordinate with Gallagher’s specialist teams to deliver tailored solutions.

You will travel across the UK, represent Gallagher at events, and contribute to a collaborative, client-focused growth agenda within the