Senior Account Executive

Part of Gallaghers national Retail Leisure and Hospitality Practice this role is integral to delivering exceptional client service and driving strategic growth across our specialist sectors. Representing Corporate and Mid-Corporate UK and International clients you will lead a risk management-led service proposition harness our niche expertise and deliver tailored solutions to address the challenges and opportunities faced by our clients.

Based in Ipswich you will join a highly talented team renowned for offering market-leading products and managing the placement of complex insurance programmes. Supported by a strong leadership group a clear vision and a proven track record of double-digit growth we are committed to structured planning and execution robust governance and fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and excellence.

With a strong reputation in our chosen specialist sectors and a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional results this is an outstanding opportunity to join a team that invests in its people and empowers them to achieve their full potential.

Strategic Client Relationship Management

• Lead the development and management of high-value client relationships positioning yourself as a trusted strategic partner.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of client needs anticipate future requirements and deliver innovative tailored insurance and risk management solutions.
• Oversee and participate in client reviews to ensure satisfaction identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.

Renewal & Policy Management

• Oversee the full renewal process ensuring the delivery of comprehensive strategies placement and timelines.
• Present terms and solutions that align with client objectives and business goals.
• Provide expert guidance to Account Executives ensuring technical excellence and the resolution of complex queries.

Business Development & Growth

• Drive business growth by identifying developing and converting high-value opportunities in collaboration with internal and external sales teams.
• Lead strategic planning and execution to expand the client portfolio and achieve revenue targets.
• Facilitate workshops and strategy sessions leveraging internal and external resources to deliver innovative solutions.

Insurance Solutions & Risk Management

• Provide expert advice across a diverse range of insurance products and risk management solutions.
• Partner with clients to develop and implement robust risk management strategies that align with their business objectives.

Operational Leadership & Excellence

• Champion adherence to compliance regulatory and due diligence standards across all client engagements.
• Proactively manage escalated queries and ensure timely resolution of complex issues including debt management.
• Stay ahead of market trends regulatory developments and emerging risks to provide clients with cutting-edge insights and solutions.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Inspire and mentor internal teams fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Share expertise and contribute to the development of team capabilities ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with strategic objectives.

• Proven track record in a Senior Account Executive role within our specialisms.
• Developed industry knowledge and networks.
• Extensive knowledge of insurance products markets and placement strategies with a focus on complex and high-value accounts.
• Demonstrable expertise in managing and growing strategic client relationships delivering exceptional retention rates and driving new business growth.
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills with a history of achieving positive outcomes for clients and the business.
• Strong understanding of compliance regulatory frameworks and risk management practices.
• Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities with a commitment to team development and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel as required.

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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 youll get depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance which will pay 4x your basic annual salary which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection well cover up to 50% of your annual income with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan HMRC approved tax effective stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership with over 3000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business and its embedded into the fabric of our organisation. 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.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities if you do you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Dont worry were here to help however we can only do this if you let us know.

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Our employing entity Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity marital status civil partnership status parental status race ethnicity colour nationality disability sexual orientation religion/ belief age and those with caring responsibilities.

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 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.