Business Development Executive

Introduction

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.

Overview

We’re building our talent pipeline and would love to stay connected with people who want to grow their career with us. By applying, you’re letting us know you’re interested in joining Gallagher, and we’ll be in touch to discuss opportunities with you. With 85 offices nationwide, there’s always a Gallagher location near you, and we’re continually looking to meet talented individuals across the UK who can help strengthen our teams.

Are you passionate about building relationships and delivering exceptional service? We’re looking for a Business Development Executive to join our Retail Insurance team. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and successful group that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and putting clients first.

How You'll Make An Impact

• You’ll actively seek out and respond to new business opportunities, exceeding your targets while maintaining a strong focus on client engagement and satisfaction.
• By understanding the needs of our customers, you’ll offer tailored solutions from our broad range of services and products, creating opportunities to upsell and add value.
• Your exceptional communication and negotiation skills will help you secure the best terms with underwriters and insurers, ensuring the best outcomes for your clients.
• You’ll represent Gallagher at trade shows, expos, and industry events, using your networking skills to build relationships and seize new opportunities.
• As a trusted advisor, you’ll contribute to our reputation for excellence in the market, always acting with integrity and professionalism.

About You

• Proven track record in business development and sales within the insurance industry, delivering against targets in a regulated environment.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with the ability to generate leads and build pipelines independently.
• Client‑focused, dedicated to providing the best possible service and outcomes.
• Team player who values collaboration and thrives in a supportive environment.
• Eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel as needed.

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.

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which we’ll also contribute to.
• Life insurance paying 4× your basic annual salary, which you can top‑up to 10×.
• Income protection covering up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up.
• Health cash plan or private medical insurance.

Other benefits

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount.
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective.
• Critical illness cover.
• Discounted gym membership, with access to over 3,000 gyms nationally.
• Season ticket loan.
• Access to a discounted voucher portal.
• 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 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.

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. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com. If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back.

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, 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 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.

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