Area Vice President

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gallagher in New York seeks an ambitious sales professional to develop and acquire new business revenue, focusing on small to mid-size clients with high potential and providing tailored service to ongoing accounts.

You will participate in team sales initiatives, mentor junior staff in new client scenarios, and help shape individual business plans and production budgets while strengthening internal relationships across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma/GED

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 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.

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

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