Area Vice President, Absence & Productivity Consulting

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Flexible work hours

401(K) and Roth options

Educational expense reimbursement

Digital mental health services

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Area Vice President in Absence & Productivity Consulting. This strategic leadership role focuses on driving revenue growth and executing tailored solutions for clients. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience in the field, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to develop business strategies. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in absence management or productivity consulting.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business development strategy.
• Lead the development of absence and productivity solutions.
• Oversee RFP responses and client consulting.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Client Focus

Collaboration

Communication

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

Overview

Area Vice President, Absence & Productivity Consulting is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, developing and executing strategies for absence, productivity, life & disability solutions, and leading the response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This role will focus on delivering tailored solutions to clients, and positioning Gallagher as a market leader in absence and productivity consulting. The Consultant will collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of innovative, cost-effective, and impactful solutions.

How you’ll make an impact

Revenue Growth

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to drive revenue growth in absence and productivity consulting services.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities, leveraging Gallagher’s existing client base and market presence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, prospects, and industry partners to expand market share.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and refine service offerings.

Strategy Development for Absence & Productivity Solutions

• Lead the development and implementation of innovative absence and productivity solutions tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and enhance products that address employee health, wellbeing, and productivity challenges.
• Provide thought leadership and insights on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in absence management and productivity.
• Ensure alignment of absence and productivity strategies with Gallagher’s broader organizational goals and client objectives.

RFP Oversight

• Oversee the end-to-end process of responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for absence and productivity services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling, customized, and competitive proposals.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of RFPs, addressing client-specific requirements and demonstrating Gallagher’s value proposition.
• Track and analyze RFP outcomes to identify areas for improvement and enhance future responses.

Client Engagement & Consulting

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on absence and productivity challenges.
• Conduct in-depth assessments of client needs and develop tailored recommendations to improve employee wellbeing and organizational performance.
• Deliver presentations, workshops, and training sessions to educate clients on absence and productivity solutions.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and product development teams, to drive business objectives.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and alignment across teams.
• Partner with colleagues across regions and functions to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery.
• Represent Gallagher at industry events, conferences, and forums to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.

Implementation Oversight

• Oversee the implementation of absence, productivity, life, and disability solutions, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with client objectives.
• Oversee cross-functional teams, including internal resources and external vendors, to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions, adjusting as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

About You

Required

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years related experience.

Preferred

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in absence management, productivity consulting, or related fields.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and developing successful business strategies.
• Strong expertise in absence and productivity solutions, including regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Experience managing RFP processes and developing winning proposals.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long‑term strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of market dynamics, client needs, and revenue growth strategies.
• Client Focus: Commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to clients.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams to achieve results.
• Innovation: Passion for developing creative solutions to complex challenges.

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Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more…

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.