Senior Account Executive / Account Manager - Construction

Job Description:
Introduction
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
Gallagher is a global leader in Insurance broking, risk management and consulting, with over 39,000 employees worldwide in over 130 countries. We have a global reach with a local presence and pride ourselves on being a socially responsible and an ethical organisation expressed through our Shared Values, The Gallagher Way. We are proud to have been awarded, for the 13th consecutive year, the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute (2023) as well as being one of Insurance Business Australia Top Insurance Employers and Forbes Best Employer for Women.
The purpose of this role is to eventually manage your own portfolio of construction clients whilst supporting senior members of the team on more complex accounts; taking a pro-active approach to all aspects of account management and service delivery.
Working with the Client Manager your key accountabilities include:

• Assist with identifying insurable risks to your clients, designing appropriate insurance solutions and negotiating and managing the best deal in the global insurance market for them.
• Managing direct relationships with our underwriting partners and other industry contacts
• Managing direct relationship with clients
• Assist with achieving team budget, sales plan and debtors
• Providing mentoring and coaching to more junior employees
• Assist with new business tenders and development team
• Promoting the Gallagher brand within the local business community, the region and nationally

This is a great opportunity and to be considered, we are seeking an experienced senior broker in a similar role, ideally with exposure to large construction accounts plus:

• Strong account management experience ideally with exposure to construction clients
• Strong commitment to client service excellence
• A proven track record of delivering both financial and operational results
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills complemented by a driven, passionate and professional disposition
• Sales orientated with the ability to assist in building a long term pipeline to support new business growth

Gallagher Benefits – we offer great benefits and career development opportunities including tuition assistance; career development and training to build a personalised career pathway; wellbeing offerings; employee assistance program; additional weeks’ Lifestyle leave; Gallagher Rewards for discounts at 350+ major retailers; Employee Stock Purchase Plan to invest in the company's growth potential; paid Volunteering days; and salary scarified superannuation options.
Apply now via our careers website, https://www.ajg.com/au/about-us/careers/ or for further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Any offer of employment and subsequent continuing employment is dependent upon the satisfactory completion of background checks by Gallagher or by an external third party provider.
Gallagher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to the principles of workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.