Account Executive

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a sales-focused professional to drive new business revenue and manage client relationships in the Rolling Meadows area. You will participate in team sales efforts and provide high-quality service to clients with a focus on mid-market companies.

Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor's degree with licensing or a GSIP background, plus strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and deliver meaningful risk-management solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 1 year related experience and insurance licensing, or Bachelor's with GSIP internship and licensing, or HS diploma with 6 years experience.
• Professional designation may be preferred: CEBS, CPCU, CIC, or ARM.
• Behaviors: Act independently with minimal direction and strong communication/interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and acquires new business revenue through sales to new and existing clients, focusing on small to mid-size companies with high revenue.
• Provides service to clients according to their needs, retaining them as clients and supporting team sales scenarios.
• Assists, educates and develops staff in new client sales and account service, and maintains interdivision/intercompany relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Client relationships

Insurance licensing

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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.

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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 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)