Area Assistant Vice President

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a dynamic sales professional in New Jersey to develop and acquire new business revenue with emphasis on small to mid-size clients. You will service clients, retain relationships, and participate in team sales efforts across producers and support staff.

The role requires driving account strategies and building local market presence with internal collaboration. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or GSIP participation with appropriate licensing and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with insurance licensing depending on path.
• GSIP participation and insurance licensing may be required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and acquires new business revenue through sales to new and existing clients.
• Provides service to clients, retaining them as clients.
• Participates in team sales situations with other producers and support personnel.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationships

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

GSIP participation

High School Diploma

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.

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 inter‑division/inter‑company 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)