Senior Account Executive

Ipswich Source: WhatJobs
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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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