Account Executive

Gallagher; Chicago (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

People-first culture

Global reach

Local impact

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a sales/production professional in Rolling Meadows, IL, to develop and acquire new business revenue with a focus on small to mid-size clients. You will provide client service, retain relationships, and participate in team sales with other producers and support personnel.

Required: Bachelor's degree, 1 year related experience, and appropriate insurance licensing or GSIP participation with licensing; or a High School Diploma/GED plus 6 years experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Insurance licensing required, or eligible with GSIP participation.
• 6 years experience with a High School Diploma/GED pathway.

Responsibilities

• Develops and acquires new business revenue through sales to new and existing clients with emphasis on small to mid-size companies with high revenue.
• Provides service to clients according to their needs, retaining them as clients. Participate in team sales situations with other producers and support personnel. May manage overall client relationships and is supported by day-to-day account management.
• Assist, educate and develop other staff members in new client sales situations and existing client service requirements.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Sales/Production

56988

$116,500 - $227,000

Partially Scheduled in the Office

Introduction

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

How you'll make an impact

• Develops and acquires new business revenue through sales to new and existing clients with emphasis on small to mid-size companies with high revenue.
• Provides service to clients according to their needs, retaining them as clients. Participate in team sales situations with other producers and support personnel. May manage overall client relationships and is supported by day-to-day account management.
• Assist, educate and develop other staff members in new client sales situations and existing client service requirements. Applies industry technologies to new sales, additional sales to existing clients and account service. Provides direction in account transfer situations. Prepares and implements an individual business plan and production budget. Develops and maintains interdivision/intercompany relationships consistent with our corporate culture.

About You

Required: Bachelor's degree, 1 year related experience, and appropriate insurance licensing required OR Bachelor's degree, participation in Gallagher's Sales Internship Program (GSIP), and appropriate insurance licensing required OR High School Diploma/GED and 6 years experience.

Preferred: Professional designation may be preferred, including CEBS, CPCU, CIC or ARM.

Behaviors: Act independently with minimal direction. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)