Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gallagher Bassett Specialty provides risk and claims management services across the construction, cyber, executive and professional, and healthcare industries. The Business Development Associate will drive new business growth, develop client relationships, manage the sales pipeline, and deliver tailored insurance solutions while supporting account management and cross-selling efforts.
Responsibilities
- Drive new business growth by generating revenue from prospects and clients, setting and achieving annual goals, and strategically building your own book of business as a long-term goal
- Conduct prospect outreach initiatives including cold calling and emailing, participation in networking events, social media outreach, webinar and thought leadership promotion to cultivate a robust sales pipeline
- Manage the sales pipeline by generating leads, researching, conducting outreach, and tracking opportunities in a CRM system, such as Salesforce
- Prepare tailored materials for client meetings and strategize solutions in collaboration with the sales team
- Support account management activities, gather client data for renewals, and conduct policy reviews to build industry knowledge
- Develop a strong understanding of insurance knowledge, Gallagher solutions, and sales methodology to enhance credibility with decision-makers
- Leverage new sales and data analytics tools to support business opportunities, attend external events for market insights, and complete training programs
- Collaborate with internal teams for cross-selling and attend industry events to expand your professional network
Skills
- Gallagher Bassett Specialty is seeking a motivated business development professional to drive new business growth and expand relationships with existing clients within the insurance and risk management industry
- The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the insurance brokerage landscape, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- TPA experience is required
- Excellent written and verbal communication for engaging with prospects, clients, and colleagues; ability to build credibility with senior executives and collaborate effectively in teams
- Independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, self-starter attitude with a proactive approach to responsibility
- Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task with attention to detail and time management to meet deadlines
- Action-oriented with resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, competitive nature, strong work ethic, and a coachable, curious mindset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); complete industry licensing exam within 90 days of starting, as applicable
- Bachelor's Degree required;1 year related TPA insurance experience required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
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