VP of Business Development

Gallagher; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs

Career development opportunities

Collaborative, people-first culture

Global reach with local impact

Job summary

Gallagher is a leading provider of risk management and consulting services, offering a comprehensive client-centric digital ecosystem. The Vice President of Business Development will guide client strategy, lead top-tier client engagements, and shape renewal strategies while mentoring junior team members across a global organization.

The role emphasizes building strong client relationships, negotiating insurance lines, and delivering tailored EB programs with industry expertise.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree with 3+ years client service and/or claims management experience, OR high school/GED with 8+ years client service and/or claims management experience.
• Producer's License.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Appropriate licensing as required.

Responsibilities

• Client Support across book of business and acts as main client contact.
• Leads meetings with clients, including meetings at client locations.
• Provides proactive support on initiatives delivering value through client-specific business plans and timelines.
• Manages difficult client communications including enrollment guidelines, risk assessments, and group details.
• Supports client retention by maintaining positive relationships and image.
• Account Management: Negotiate and sell lines of insurance to clients to round out accounts.
• Owns audit review and enrollment processes for assigned book of business.
• Analyzes data to draft client service plans and stewardship reports.
• Educates clients about regulatory environment and compliance issues as necessary.

Skills

Client relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Insurance knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 EVHC, now a part of Gallagher, we\'re changing the landscape of employer-based healthcare plans. Our customized health insurance plans save money, time, and headaches. With our partially self-funded plans, mid-market and mid-size organizations can finally be rid of the costs and complexities that come with traditional insurance-while still providing employees with exceptional coverage. To learn more about us, please visit https://www.evhc.com/. We have an exciting career opportunity for a Vice President of Business Development. The Vice President of Business Development acts as a subject m atter expert on client support, providing advanced client support to a large and critical book of business and guiding other account service professionals in their work. The position requires independent judgment, a high level of expertise and advanced skill in developing client strategies in accordance with the seniority of the role.

How \u2019You Will Make An Impact

• Client Support


• Leads meetings with clients including meetings at client locations.


• Responsible for providing comprehensive client support and acts as main client contact for book of business.


• Provides proactive support on specific initiatives which deliver unique value through the execution of client specific business plans service timelines and corporate communications.


• Effectively manages difficult client communications including changes in terms of enrollment guidelines risk assessment and group size/details.


• Supporting client retention by maintaining a positive relationship and image with client.


• Account Management


• Negotiates and sells lines of insurance to clients to round out accounts as appropriate.


• May design programs or enrollment options for clients as assigned and directed by Agency management.


• Owns all audit review and enrollment processes for assigned book of business.


• Analyzes data to draft client service plans stewardship reports and other meaningful reports tailored to the needs of the client and circumstances of the presentation.


• Insurance Expertise


• Manages and develops strong personal relationships with appropriate insurance carrier personnel.


• Proficient in enrollment and program guidelines can negotiate with providers as needed.


• Fluent in the client\'s industry and current events that can modify the program options as needed.


• Reviews changes in carrier offerings and policies and relays in formation to the larger service team.


• Leadership


• Mentors or formally directs the work of more junior team members including Account Coordinators, Account Managers, and Senior Account Managers.


• Facilitates and collaborates with account team on the agency\'s renewal strategy.


• Client Strategy


• Provides clients with tailored EB programs and reviews methods of handling risks.


• Identifies and explains gaps in program. Works with the producer to write new business.


• Educates clients concerning the regulatory environment and assists clients with compliance issues as necessary.

About You

Required: Bachelor's degree with 3+ years client service and/or claims management experience -OR- High School degree/GED with 8+ years client service and/or claims management experience. Producer\'s License. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Appropriate licensing as required. Preferred: Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships. Solid financial acumen. Behaviors: Proficient in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortably engages others in consultative discussion. Effectively manages/balances multiple and sometimes competing priorities. Works in a self-directed manner.

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)