Business Development Specialist Senior

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

11d

About The Position

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. 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. 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. 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. The Business Development Specialist works with Producers, incumbents identify and research prospective clients, follow up on sales calls, maintain and update a prospect database and try to drive interest. They may refer new business to Producers, or may close sales themselves. The primary responsibility of the Business Development Specialist is to identify new business opportunities, typically complex in nature. In addition, they will be responsible for uncovering new business opportunities and determining appropriate products/services to offer and provide pre-sales support for Producers. Business Development Specialist play a critical role in driving growth by leveraging their industry expertise and advanced sales skills to build relationships with executive-level decision-makers. While the role may serve as a stepping stone to a Producer career path, it is equally valuable as a standalone position contributing to the company’s success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience required.
Appropriate insurance licensing required.
Act independently with minimal direction.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation may be preferred, including CEBS, CPCU, CIC or ARM.

Responsibilities

identify new business opportunities
uncovering new business opportunities
determining appropriate products/services to offer
provide pre-sales support for Producers
build relationships with executive-level decision-makers

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program