Senior Account Executive

Overview

In this role, you will lead strategic client relationships and shape risk management solutions for corporate and mid-cCorporate clients. You’ll work within Gallagher’s Retail, Leisure, and Hospitality Practice, leveraging niche expertise to deliver tailored insurance programmes. Based in Ipswich, you’ll drive growth, renewals, and high-value opportunities in collaboration with internal and external teams. You will act as a trusted partner, guiding clients through complex challenges with compliant, innovative outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• minimum 25 days holiday
• defined contribution pension
• life insurance 4x basic salary
• income protection up to 50%
• health cash plan or private medical insurance
• volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage high-value client relationships as a trusted strategic partner
• Analyze client needs, anticipate requirements, and deliver tailored insurance and risk management solutions
• Lead client reviews for satisfaction and continuous improvement
• Oversee renewal processes, present terms aligned with client goals, and guide Account Executives
• Drive business growth by identifying and converting high-value opportunities with sales teams
• Facilitate strategy workshops and coordinate resources to deliver innovative solutions
• Provide expert advice on diverse insurance products and risk management strategies
• Ensure compliance, regulatory alignment, and timely resolution of escalated queries
• Lead and mentor teams to foster collaboration and continuous improvement
• Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory developments to provide cutting-edge insights

Key requirements

• Proven track record in a Senior Account Executive role within insurance/risk management
• Extensive knowledge of insurance products, markets, and high-value placements
• Experience in managing and growing strategic client relationships with strong retention
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
• Solid understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities with a focus on high performance
• Eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel

• negotiation
• leadership
• collaboration
• insurance products
• risk management solutions
• client relationship management

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