Account Executive

Gallagher AU; Itasca (IL); On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Lifestyle Leave

Gallagher Rewards

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Salary-sacrificed superannuation

Paid volunteering days

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Gallagher has an exciting opening for an Account Executive to collaborate with Senior Brokers on diverse and complex corporate accounts. You will deliver tailored risk solutions and exceptional service as part of a high-performing team.

Grow your expertise, build relationships with clients and underwriters, and contribute to business growth while advancing your career within Gallagher's global leadership in insurance broking and risk management.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or High School Diploma/GED and 8 years related experience. License required.
• Preferred: CPCU, CIC or ARM designation; professional sales capabilities; strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing meaningful business relationships with new and existing clients by taking a pro-active approach to account management and service delivery.
• Describe insurable risk, design appropriate insurance solutions and negotiate the best deal in the global insurance market.
• Developing and maintaining meaningful working relationships with underwriting partners.
• Management and maintenance of budget, business plan and debtors.
• Promote the Arthur J. Gallagher brand within the local business community, the region and nationally.

Skills

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Insurance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Gallagher is a global leader in Insurance broking, risk management and consulting, with over 71,000 employees worldwide in over 130 countries. We have a global reach with a local presence and pride ourselves on being a socially responsible and an ethical organisation expressed through our Shared Values, The Gallagher Way. We are proud to have been awarded one of Insurance Business Australia Top Insurance Employers and Forbes Best Employer for Women.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Account Executive looking to collaborate with Senior Brokers on diverse and complex accounts. In this role, you will be an integral member of a team providing tailored risk solutions and service excellence.

This is an exceptional opportunity for brokers wanting growth in skills and experience as part of a high performing team.

A Day in the Life

• Develop relationships with Corporate clients
• Provide day-to-day and renewal support on a corporate client portfolio
• Development of your risk and insurance product knowledge
• Build strong partnerships with underwriters
• Support team new business growth

Skills and experience

• Ideally at least 18-24 months prior experience working with either Corporate or Mid-market products
• Strong attention to detail
• Clear, professional, and confident with stakeholders
• Practical & service-first approach
• Proactive, helpful, and driven to hit team goals

Why Join Gallagher?

At Gallagher, we believe in empowering our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Grow Your Career:Unlock personalised career pathways, access tailored training programs, and benefit from tuition assistance to support your professional growth.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing:Take advantage of our wellbeing initiatives, including an employee assistance program, additional Lifestyle Leave, and resources to help you stay balanced and healthy.
• Enjoy Rewards and Benefits:Save with Gallagher Rewards, offering discounts at over 350 major retailers. Plus, participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan and explore salary-sacrificed superannuation options.
• Make a Difference:Give back to the community with paid volunteering days to support causes close to your heart.
• Be Part of an Inclusive Culture:Join a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientations, gender identities, and lifestyle choices.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory reference & background checks.

Gallagher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We embrace a working environment that celebrates individuality and fosters collaboration.

This is an exciting chance to join a global leader and make a real impact.

Responsibilities

Arthur J Gallagher is one of the world's leading insurance brokers and risk solutions providers. We are one of Australia's growth stories and play a role in shaping the future world for more than 100,000 clients. Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, and with 1,000 employees across Australia, we have grown from humble origins to become one of the world's largest insurance and risk management business. We have an excellent opportunity to join our Commercial Broking business in XXXX. Working with a fun, high performing team, you will be responsible for driving business forward by generating new opportunities whilst managing your own portfolio. The portfolio for this role is XXXX.

More specifically, you will be:

• - Maintaining and developing meaningful business relationships with new and existing clients by taking a pro-active approach to all aspects of account management and service delivery—
• - Describe insurable risk, design appropriate insurance solutions and negotiate andmanage the best deal in the global insurance market
• - Developing and maintaining meaningful working relationships with our underwriting partners
• - Management and maintenance of budget, business plan and debtors
• - Promote the Arthur J. Gallagher brand within the local business community, the region and nationally.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or High School Diploma/GED and 8 years related experience required. License required.

Preferred: Professional designation such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) preferred. Excellent sales capabilities; outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Behaviors: Excellent sales capabilities; outstanding verbal and written communication skills