Client Executive

<strong class="jdheader">Introduction</strong><br><br><div class="ewa-rteLine"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. </span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.</span></div><div class="ewa-rteLine"> </div> <br><strong class="jdheader">Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 18pt; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="background: white;">As the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; background: white;">Client Executive </span><span style="background: white;">you will ensure delivery of exceptional service to Gallagher’s clients by leading client accounts. You will lead branch initiatives and we will rely on your leadership skills to help create effective client service teams. You apply your business insight and strong dedication to service to create depth in our client relationships. We will look to you to develop and cultivate outstanding relationships within our branch and with our clients and vendor partners</span></p> <br><strong class="jdheader">How you'll make an impact</strong><br><br><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">You are the strategic relationship manager and client liaison. You will independently lead complex self-funded accounts</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">You maintain direct account responsibility and seek to recognize a client's day to day needs and provide solutions while continuing to manage their annual strategy</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">Sharing market expertise with clients and keep them well-informed of compliance related issues</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">You will "cross-solve" with your clients to communicate resources available within Gallagher that we may not currently provide (Pharmacy Practice, Retirement Services, HR Consulting, Voluntary Benefits, etc.)</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">You champion Gallagher resources and tools to maximize efficiency in managing client deliverables</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">Support the employee benefits Client Service Cycle to ensure a seamless renewal process. We measure success based on retention and our renewal target is 95%</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">Guide, develop, and mentor to new hires, account management, and team resources</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">Prioritize workflow and ensure accountability in both internal and external partnerships. You align yourself with the account management team to ensure compliance with local and corporate standards</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">Complete internal professional development programs to gain an understanding of the insurance industry and GBS processes</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">We ask our team to exemplify the highest ethical standards, promote ethical behavior and uphold The Gallagher Way</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 18pt; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background: white;">What skills will make me successful in this role?</span></p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">You possess strong communication skills that will allow you to build professional relationships with our business partners. We are a collaborative team and look for teammates who understand the importance of deadlines and are open to constructive feedback.</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">Demonstrating a high level of professionalism in all interactions</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">You take action to influence events, achieve team goals, and retain clients</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">Adaptable and remain composed and in an environment that requires balancing multiple priorities in any given day</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">You actively seek to develop your professional skills and improve efficiency and productivity</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">You are innovative and rarely satisfied with the status quo. You love to generate new and practical ideas and aim to continuously improve</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">You have a desire to build a knowledge of Gallagher tools, systems and shared resources</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; background: white;">We look for the people who go the “Extra Mile” to achieve results that benefit the client, the Branch and Gallagher</span></li></ul> <br><strong class="jdheader">About You</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Required: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years client service and/or claims management experience –OR– High School degree/GED with 10+ years client service and/or claims management experience. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must hold Life & Health license. Proficiency necessary in Microsoft office applications and in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality. Previous experience in managing client relationships essential. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><br>#LI-AM3</p> <br><strong class="jdheader">Compensation and benefits</strong><br><br><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.  </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Below are the <strong>minimum core benefits</strong> you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Life and accident insurance</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401(K) and Roth options</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Educational expense reimbursement</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid parental leave</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Other benefits include:</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Digital mental health services (Talkspace)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Training programs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Charitable matching gift program</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">And more...</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><em><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.</span></em></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span>We value inclusion and diversity</span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.isrvr.com/is/DigitalAssets/EligiblityRequirements/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click Here</a> <span style="color: black;">to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">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. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">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.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">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. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">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.</span></p>

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