Account Executive

Position: Account Executive, Employee Benefits
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 At Gallagher, we’re united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the growth of our people. As an Account Executive in Employee Benefits, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering tailored insurance solutions and risk management strategies that protect our clients and their teams. This is your opportunity to join a collaborative, service-minded team that values integrity and fosters career growth.

How you'll make an impact

In this role, you’ll be the trusted advisor for a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met with high-quality and timely solutions. You’ll lead the renewal process, working closely with our production team to deliver the best outcomes for our clients. By building strong relationships with clients and their representatives, you’ll secure existing businesses and identify opportunities to expand services.

Your ability to balance priorities, communicate effectively, and provide exceptional service will directly contribute to client satisfaction and retention. Partner with internal teams to develop and implement effective employee benefits strategies. Use your expertise to identify and address client needs, ensuring their goals align with our tailored solutions. About You

Required:

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years client service and/or claims management experience.

-OR
- High School degree/GED with 8+ years client service and/or claims management experience. A Life and Health Insurance license.

Preferred:
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships.

Financial acumen, and a consultative approach to client engagement. Experience in account management or a similar client-facing role.

Behaviors: A knack for building and maintaining strong client relationships.

The ability to explain complex insurance solutions in simple terms.

A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering results.

A commitment to ethical practices and doing business the right way.

Proficient in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality.

Comfortably engages others in consultative discussion.

Effectively manages/balances multiple and sometimes competing priorities. Works in a self-directed manner.#LI-AV1

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)