VP - Account Executive

Account Executive Opportunity At Gallagher

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. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! We currently have an existing vacancy within our organization, so, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

As an Account Executive you will be focused on winning new business – delivering comprehensive Commercial Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance solutions to clientele. As your portfolio grows, you will retain ownership of said clientele - ensuring client retention, working towards growing Gallagher's partnership with all of our clientele. Gallagher's expansive network of resources will be a major enabler.

How you'll make an impact:

• Generate new business income, identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities and concierge the client through the binding process.
• Delivering Gallagher's comprehensive commercial insurance solutions, working with c-suite
• Support and develop a portfolio of clientele, playing a lead role in business retention, and continually building upon customer relationships.
• Partnering with Gallagher's service, marketing and administrative teams – deliver accurate and timely delivery of renewals for your portfolio of clientele, taking the necessary steps in placing coverage required by the client, re-marketing when required, and working towards binding clientele.
• Acting to keep current with insurance markets and changing coverages within the industry, including participating in insurer networking events.

What makes you successful:

Your proven sales ability is driven by a client-centric problem solving approach, meaning you consistently deliver tailored solutions that enable our clients to achieve their key objectives. Being in a fast-paced, dynamic environment brings out the best in you. You're able to prioritize effectively which allows you to exceed client expectations every time! Strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to develop deep relationships with clients and build synergy with colleagues quickly. People love working with you, and you with them! Highly tech-savvy, with the ability to learn new systems, tools and processes with ease.

About you:

2+ years commercial broking experience preferred. Experience with specialized insurance products or industry segments an asset. Active and in good standing Insurance License required. CAIB, CIP, CRM or other relevant certifications/designations highly valued. Knowledge of EPIC considered an asset.

Compensation and benefits:

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:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Other benefits include: Educational expense reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Paid sick days & personal days
• Employee education recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program

We value inclusion and diversity:

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. We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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 (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") 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.