Account Manager Associate

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Collaborative culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher in Oregon is seeking an entry-level Account Manager Associate to support the Surety Bond team with renewals, submissions, and client servicing. This role offers exposure to bond processes and the chance to learn from experienced colleagues.

You will gain industry knowledge, develop licensing requirements, and grow toward an Account Manager career path while contributing to client relationships and team success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No previous job-related experience required.
• Clear written and verbal communication with colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Ability to organize information and complete tasks accurately.
• Willingness to learn new processes, industry knowledge, and surety bond concepts.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Follow up on tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Interest in developing toward an Account Manager career path through licensing and growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist with renewal processes for surety bond accounts.
• Prepare submissions and gather required information for client files.
• Follow up on new business and renewal opportunities.
• Support quotation activities and respond to client requests.
• Assist with surety bond documentation and account servicing tasks.
• Provide support to the overall account team and day-to-day operations.
• Perform miscellaneous office duties related to account servicing.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

At RPS, we champion the possibilities by bringing together innovative thinkers, relationship builders, lifelong learners, and growth seekers who help clients and colleagues succeed. The people who thrive here are collaborative coworkers, accountable team members, and big-picture thinkers who are ready to learn, contribute, and grow.

As an Account Manager Associate, you'll join a Surety Bond team and support the day-to-day activities that help deliver service to clients and carrier partners. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for someone who is ready to build a career in the insurance and surety industry. No previous job-related experience is required.

How you'll make an impact

In this role, you'll gain exposure to surety bonds, the renewal process, client account servicing activities, and the preparation of submissions and supporting information. You'll work closely with experienced colleagues, learn how surety accounts are managed, and develop the knowledge needed to progress into an Account Manager position. Employees generally move into an Account Manager role upon licensing, typically within one year.

If you're someone who enjoys learning, communicating with others, staying organized, and contributing to a team environment, this role offers an opportunity to build valuable industry experience while developing your professional skills.

You’ll support the Surety Bond team throughout the renewal process by helping gather information, preparing submissions, and assisting with account servicing activities. Your work will help ensure that important information is organized, accurate, and available when needed.

Day to day, you'll follow up on new and renewal business, assist with quotations, and provide administrative support that helps the broader account team serve clients efficiently. You'll also gain exposure to surety bond transactions and documentation while supporting the team in meeting client needs and maintaining relationships with carrier partners.

As you build your knowledge and understanding of the business, you'll work alongside colleagues who can help you develop the skills needed for future growth. This role provides an opportunity to learn how surety bond accounts are supported while gaining experience across multiple aspects of the account management process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the renewal process for surety bond accounts
• Preparing submissions and gathering required information
• Following up on new business and renewal opportunities
• Supporting quotation activities
• Assisting with surety bond documentation and account servicing activities
• Providing support to the overall account team
• Completing miscellaneous office duties related to account servicing

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About You

At RPS, we look for people who are committed to learning, building relationships, sharing knowledge, and helping make bold ideas happen. If you're ready to start your career in a role where you can

• Bachelor's degree required
• No previous job-related experience required
• Ability to communicate information clearly in writing and in conversations with colleagues, clients, and business partners
• Ability to organize information and complete tasks accurately
• Willingness to learn new processes, industry knowledge, and surety bond concepts
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to follow up on tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Interest in developing toward an Account Manager career path through licensing and professional growth

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)