Account Executive - Key Accounts (Real Estate/Construction)

Gallagher•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

Step into a high-impact role where you’ll shape the success of some of our most strategic Real Estate and Construction clients. As an Account Executive – Key Accounts, you’ll own the client relationship and lead the strategy that drives retention, growth, and an exceptional client experience. You’ll manage a meaningful book of business—typically around $1.5M—while expanding existing partnerships and delivering solutions that elevate AJG’s value in the market. This is an opportunity to directly influence business outcomes, from revenue growth to long-term client loyalty. We’re looking for a seasoned Account Executive or an experienced Client Service Manager ready to transition into Production and take on a fresh, dynamic challenge. If you’re motivated by strategic partnership, complex accounts, and the chance to make a measurable impact, this role offers the platform to do exactly that.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 3-5 years related experience required.
License required.
Excellent sales capabilities
Outstanding verbal and written communication skil

Nice To Haves

Professional designation such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) preferred.
Experience in the Real Estate and/or Construction vertical highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Successfully manages a book of business typically around $1.5M in annual revenue.
Coordinates company personnel (service, loss control, local leadership) to meet/exceed objectives, client retention, and growth expectations for assigned clients.
Establishes productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned client accounts.
Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates client needs on an ongoing basis.
Acts as the primary Client Executive for all assigned clients to manage and grow the relationship.
Develops and executes the strategic plan to achieve clients’ goals and objectives while contributing profitable growth for the company.
Conducts stewardship reviews (including preparation and follow-up).
Proactively identifies opportunities to improve clients’ risk management program, including evaluating exposures and facilitating introductions/referrals to specific industry and/or product experts.
Works closely with service team members to ensure timely resolution and satisfactory outcome to client issues.

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