Sr. Account Executive

Overview

The Account Executive is accountable for expanding existing relationships and delivering high quality and efficient service to both internal and external clients through the proactive management of an assigned group of client accounts of moderate to high complexity. This role directly contributes to key business outcomes such as revenue growth, client retention, client satisfaction, enhancing AJG's value to our clients and prospects, achieving operating/margin targets and fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement.

• Independently managing accounts of increasing complexity
• Growing revenue by successfully counseling clients on additional business opportunity via cross-selling & up-selling
• Driving Client Service Cycle (Strategy, Renewals, Open Enrollment)
• Acts as the client lead, driving strategy
• Financial management of client accounts, presenting annual projections, renewals and discussing contribution strategies
• Delivering high quality client service consistent with AJG operational standards and practices, and achieving operational productivity and performance metrics consistently

• Ability to manage internal team to ensure timely execution of quality client deliverables
• Growing and profitably managing an assigned group of client accounts successfully
• Building relationships with existing clients by providing exceptional ongoing customer care
• Seeking referrals from current client base to solicit new business prospects, and securing existing business and actively driving the sale of additional services
• Supporting the business priorities of Branch Managers
• May offer training, development, and/or supervision to lower-level staff

Required:

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years client service and/or claims management experience. Must hold appropriate licensing as required and be able to travel up to 50% of the time. Proficiency necessary in Microsoft office applications and in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality. Previous experience in managing client relationships essential. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:
Insurance knowledge. L&H experience preferred, as well as solid financial acumen.

Behaviors:
Is willing to go the "Extra Mile" to achieve results that benefit the client, the Branch and Gallagher. Ability to develop professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrates composure, stamina and resilience under pressure. Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently.

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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 full-time positions. If you are not applying for a full-time position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

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