🌟 Business Development Executive – Retail Insurance🌟

📍 Location: Leicester, LE1 4JS
💼 Full-Time | Competitive Salary | Permanent Role

🔍 About the Role

Are you a driven insurance professional with a passion for building meaningful client relationships and identifying new business opportunities? ✨ We’re on the lookout for a Business Development Executive to join our Retail Insurance team at Gallagher, a leading name in global insurance brokerage and risk management.

Here at Gallagher, we pride ourselves on not just providing cover, but delivering peace of mind and long-term partnerships. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a commercial setting, loves a good challenge, and brings both charisma and competence to the table.

Whether you’re attending industry events, chatting with underwriters, or securing new contracts – you’ll be at the frontline of our business growth strategy, representing Gallagher’s core values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Development Executive, you’ll play a critical role in expanding our client base and strengthening relationships across the retail insurance landscape. Here’s how you’ll make your mark:

• Lead Generation & Client Acquisition
  You’ll actively pursue new business leads and convert them into long-term clients. Your sharp eye for opportunity and confident approach will help you exceed set targets.
• Client Relationship Management
  Maintain and grow existing accounts, offering a personal touch that shows clients they’re truly valued. You’ll know what they need before they do!
• Networking & Industry Engagement
  Attend industry trade shows, expos, AGMs, and networking events. You’ll be the face of Gallagher, confidently representing our services and values to the wider market.
• Strategic Upselling
  Understand our wide suite of products and services, and spot the perfect moment to offer more value to clients – growing our accounts while solving customer problems.
• Negotiation & Collaboration
  Use your excellent negotiation skills to secure competitive terms with underwriters and insurers while collaborating closely with internal teams.
• Professional Representation
  Present Gallagher as a professional, forward-thinking, and trustworthy partner in every conversation. You’re not just selling a policy – you’re building a legacy of trust.

What We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone with experience in insurance or a strong sales/business development background in a regulated environment.

Here’s what will set you apart:

• A proven track record in achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Strong understanding of the UK insurance sector and/or commercial sales landscape
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – you love talking to people!
• Confidence in managing your own pipeline and generating leads autonomously
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and self-motivation
• Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to travel when required

Even if you don’t tick every box but feel you’re close – we’d still love to hear from you. At Gallagher, we value passion, potential, and unique perspectives.

About Gallagher

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With over 95 years of experience, we operate in over 150 countries, serving both small businesses and large corporations.

At the heart of our success? People like you.

We believe in empowering our teams, encouraging inclusion and diversity, and supporting professional growth. Our values are embedded in The Gallagher Way – a blueprint for ethical and innovative work that influences everything we do.

When you join Gallagher, you become part of a supportive global family that believes in doing the right thing, always.

🎁 Perks – What’s in It for You?

We know a job is more than just a payslip. That’s why we’ve designed a benefits package that truly supports your health, wealth, and work-life balance.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

 Time Off

• 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional holiday days

 Financial Benefits

• Company pension scheme with Gallagher contributions
• Life insurance – 4x your annual salary (top up available to 10x)
• Income protection – up to 50% cover with optional top-up
• Employee stock purchase plan – buy company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan – tax-efficient investment opportunities
• Season ticket loan – make your commute more manageable

 Health & Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance or a Health Cash Plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership – over 3,000 locations available
• Emergency family care support

 Giving Back

• Three paid volunteering days per year
• Support for sustainability, inclusion, and local community engagement

 Extras

• Access to a discount voucher portal – save on your weekly shop or next big purchase

Inclusion, Diversity & Equal Opportunity

At Gallagher, we embrace diversity in every form and champion inclusive hiring practices. We are Disability Confident Committed and strive to ensure all candidates have equal access to opportunities.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented communities, people with disabilities, and those returning to work. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know – we’re here to support you.

We proudly uphold equal employment opportunities across gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, ethnicity, disability, marital or parental status, and more.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about client success, motivated by targets, and want to work with a company that puts people first – apply today!

Let’s grow together at Gallagher – where your ambition meets our opportunity.