Employee Benefits - Account Manager

Gallagher•Independence, MO

About The Position

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. At Gallagher, we’re looking for an Account Manager to join our Employee Benefits team. In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of accounts, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service and tailored solutions. You’ll work closely with clients and internal teams to build strong relationships, deliver results, and contribute to our shared success. Be the go-to person for your clients, ensuring their needs are met and their expectations exceeded. Lead the renewal process, working with our production team to deliver the best solutions on time. Strengthen client relatinships and secure new opportunities by building trust and providing ongoing care. Your work will directly contribute to client satisfaction, retention, and the growth of our business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years client service and/or claims management experience -OR- High School degree/GED with 8+ years client service and/or claims management experience.
Producer's License.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Appropriate licensing as required.

Nice To Haves

Previous insurance knowledge and experience managing client relationships. Solid financial acumen.
Experience managing client accounts, ideally in employee benefits or a related field.
Proficient in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortably engages others in consultative discussion.
Effectively manages/balances multiple and sometimes competing priorities.
Works in a self-directed manner.
A knack for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
The ability to explain complex issues in simple terms.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering results.
A commitment to doing what’s right for clients and the team.

Responsibilities

Be the go-to person for your clients, ensuring their needs are met and their expectations exceeded.
Lead the renewal process, working with our production team to deliver the best solutions on time.
Strengthen client relatinships and secure new opportunities by building trust and providing ongoing care.
Your work will directly contribute to client satisfaction, retention, and the growth of our business.

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