Gallagher
Gallagher
Posted about 9 hours ago
Full Time
Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Smart Summary
The specialist will drive business development by identifying and researching prospective clients, building relationships, and generating interest in insurance solutions, ultimately aiming to develop into a Producer role. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting, setting appointments, supporting revenue generation, managing accounts, and guiding clients through the sales cycle.
We are seeking a Business Development Specialist with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least one year in a related sales field. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills to identify and convert prospective clients. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Sales Expertise
Prospecting
Appointment Setting
Revenue Generation
Account Management
Client Guidance
Sales Cycle Management
Underwriter Collaboration
Carrier Partnership
Networking
Research
Initiating Conversations
Cold Calling
Lead Generation
Upselling
Cross-selling
Job Description
Are you a sales professional ready to take your career to the next level? At RPS, we’re looking for driven individuals who want to leverage their sales expertise and transition into the dynamic world of insurance brokerage. This role is designed for those who thrive in fast-paced, goal-oriented environments and are eager to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact. Join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and the pursuit of shared goals.
In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of our business development efforts, with the ultimate goal of developing into a Producer. You’ll identify and research prospective clients, build relationships, and drive interest in our tailored insurance solutions. Your day-to-day will involve engaging in prospecting activities, setting appointments, and supporting revenue generation for producers. You’ll also manage accounts, guide clients through the sales cycle, and develop the technical skills needed to thrive in the insurance brokerage industry.
You’ll work closely with underwriters and carriers to build strong partnerships that support business growth. Your ability to network, research, and initiate conversations will be key to driving success in this fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
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.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
Other benefits include:
**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.
We value inclusion and diversity
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Gallagher
About Gallagher Bassett: We are the leading provider of claims and risk management services, helping people and companies prevent, manage and overcome the impact of risk. Our team of experienced professionals understands the nuances of your business and always delivers the outcomes that matter most to your organization. Our story is one of strategic decision making, innovation, commitment to quality, and delivering excellent service. With these, Gallagher Bassett provides a unique suite of claims management and related consulting and technical services. Gallagher Bassett introduced the Third-Party Claims Administrator (TPA) model to the local insurance industry. As pioneers in this fast-growing sector, we continue to set the benchmark for quality, customer service, and TPA systems across all insurance sectors. We have operations in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Being part of a global organization gives us an advantage in technology, processes, personnel, and consulting services. This combination of global reach and local market expertise enables us to quickly and accurately assess any situation and provide an optimal solution. Our clients can rest assured that we fully understand their needs and are equipped to act whenever, wherever, and however required.
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