Account Executive
Chelmsford, Essex County, CM1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-30
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Sales
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Insurance
Insurance Sales
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.
At Gallagher, we’re looking for an Account Executive to join our Housing team. This is a home-based role where you’ll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients, provide tailored insurance solutions, and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional service. If you’re passionate about helping clients protect what matters most and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the role for you.
Howyou'll make an impact
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our client relationships. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their needs and provide the best insurance and risk management solutions. You’ll also negotiate with insurers to secure the right terms, manage your own portfolio of clients, and ensure their needs are met on time. By building a strong sales pipeline and identifying new opportunities, you’ll play a key role in driving growth and retention.
You’ll collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless service delivery and provide realistic plans and forecasts to support business goals.
- A good understanding of general insurance products and risk management practices.
- Experience in managing client relationships and working to targets.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to identifying new opportunities and managing leads.
- The ability to analyse data and identify trends to support decision‑making.
- Eligibility to work in the UK and the ability to travel to client sites.
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. Although this role is listed as full‑time, if you’re in a job‑share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
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