Commercial Account Executive

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Wexford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher Ireland, part of the Arthur J. Gallagher Group, is seeking a Commercial Account Executive to grow a client portfolio and provide tailored insurance and risk management solutions.

You will join a global organisation with a long history, delivering exceptional service, building trusted client relationships, negotiating favorable terms with insurers, and managing renewals while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Account Executive role within a brokerage or insurance environment.
• Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP) qualification, with progress towards an MDI qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of the commercial insurance market, products, and services.
• Strong understanding of client markets and an established insurance industry network.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage client relationships, growing your portfolio and providing tailored insurance and risk management solutions.
• Negotiate with insurers to secure the best coverage and terms that meet client needs.
• Manage your workload to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date client information and sales plans.
• Develop a robust sales pipeline to meet sales targets.
• Proactively identify commercial opportunities and partnerships.
• Collaborate with other Gallagher teams, fostering strong working relationships.
• Handle renewals, including obtaining client information, preparing submissions, and issuing renewal terms and policy documents.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including maintaining CPD hours and adhering to relevant codes and legislation.
• Provide expert advice to clients on policy wordings, conditions, and exclusions.

Skills

Client relationships

Negotiation

Sales planning

Account management

Regulatory compliance

CPD knowledge

Education

CIP qualification

MDI qualification in progress

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

Gallagher Ireland, part of the Arthur J. Gallagher Group, is one of the largest insurance brokerages in the world. With over 100 years of combined insurance experience, our team in Ireland provides tailored business, personal, and financial insurance solutions. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, niche insurance solutions, and expert advice.

As a Commercial Account Executive, you will join a global organisation with over 50,000 employees, operating in more than 130 countries. This is your opportunity to be part of a legacy of trust, integrity, and service that has been shaping the future of insurance since 1927.

How you'll make an impact

• Build and manage client relationships, growing your portfolio and providing tailored insurance and risk management solutions.
• Negotiate with insurers to secure the best coverage and terms that meet client needs.
• Manage your workload to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date client information and sales plans.
• Develop a robust sales pipeline to meet sales targets.
• Proactively identify commercial opportunities and partnerships.
• Collaborate with other Gallagher teams, fostering strong working relationships.
• Handle renewals, including obtaining client information, preparing submissions, and issuing renewal terms and policy documents.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including maintaining CPD hours and adhering to relevant codes and legislation.
• Provide expert advice to clients on policy wordings, conditions, and exclusions.

About you

• Experience in an Account Executive role within a brokerage or insurance environment.
• Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP) qualification, with progress towards an MDI qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of the commercial insurance market, products, and services.
• Strong understanding of client markets and an established insurance industry network.

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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 impactAt 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)