Development Executive - Glasgow

Job Description

Introduction
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Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing whats right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, youll find more than a job; youll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that were better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where youre encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. Thats what it means to live The Gallagher Way.
Overview

Are you a motivated and ambitious sales professional looking to make your mark in the insurance industry?

GallaghersCommercial Broking Divisionis seeking a talentedDevelopment Executiveto join our well-established and highly regarded team in Edinburgh.

This is your opportunity to work with a global leader in insurance and risk management, delivering bespoke solutions to large enterprises and multinationals while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

As a Development Executive, youll be at the forefront of driving new business growth. With a strong pipeline of opportunities, excellent existing relationships, and a team of experienced professionals to support you, youll have the tools and resources to thrive.

Our welcoming culture, flexible working environment, and prime Glasgow office location make this an opportunity not to be missed!

How you'll make an impact

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• Actively seek and respond to all new business opportunities, consistently exceeding your targets.

Focus on the needs of customers, offering a broad range of services and products with opportunities to upsell.

Generate new business by identifying, building, nurturing and maintaining relationships with prospects including continued relationship management of clients resulting in year-on-year income generation against targets

Attend trade-related events such as dinners, AGMs, trade shows, and expos, using your networking skills to identify and seize new opportunities.

Negotiate effectively with underwriters and insurers to secure the most appropriate terms for clients.

Represent Gallagher with professionalism and integrity, building trust and enhancing our reputation in the market.

About You

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• Proven track record in business development and sales within the insurance industry, with experience delivering against targets in a regulated environment.

Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently generate leads and build pipelines.

Strong focus on client needs, dedicated to providing the best possible service and outcomes.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

A team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment, with a results-driven mindset

Business acumen of sales management experience gained in a commercial setting

Good knowledge of client market and insurance industry network Good knowledge of general insurance) products, services, and good understanding of underlying legal principles and practices relating to risk within own role capacity

Eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel as required.

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Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself.For more information, visit our Benefits page.

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• 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 doesnt align perfectly, we encourage you to join ourTalent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if youre in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. xehkeey 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)