Area President, Louisiana

Arthur J. Gallagher • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture defined by The Gallagher Way, our set of shared values and guiding tenets. A culture driven by our people, over 54,000 strong, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures. Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) consistently stands out in a competitive marketplace as an employer of knowledgeable, highly skilled and competitive talent. We are a company that touches businesses and their employees on a personal level. At the core, our job is to help protect the health and well-being of employees and their families and provide for their financial security - all while allowing employers to attract and retain the people they need to grow and succeed. An extension of Gallagher's regional and national management team with local authority, the Area President will oversee all strategic and tactical operations functions of the Gulf States branch which includes multiple locations in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. This leadership position will extend to implementing business strategies, developing and achieving sales goals, investing in key talent, driving and communicating financial goals, and achieving operational excellence. Gallagher's culture is founded upon an unwavering commitment to ethical business practices. As a prominent face of Gallagher in the Gulf States market, the Area President must champion the tenets of The Gallagher Way.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years' leadership experience in insurance or brokerage.
• Thoughtful strategic leader capable of developing vision, driving results and fostering collaboration.
• Builder of teams; capable of attracting high-caliber talent to the organization.
• Demonstrated track record of growth and managing change.
• Strong credible reputation in the Employee Benefits market.
• Proven track record of achieving goals/objectives and developing sales strategy.
• Strong financial acumen with successful P&L management experience.
• Proven ability to effectively balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong collaborative style and capable influencer.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for developing others.
• Commitment to leading according to The Gallagher Way.

Responsibilities

• Leads, personally participates in and is responsible for all business activities of the office.
• Serves as principal local advocate in communicating the Gallagher Better Works value proposition.
• Contributes to the expansion of the company's footprint across the Gulf States market.
• Collaborates with regional leadership to establish annual and three-year business plans.
• Holds annual strategic planning meetings with key personnel.
• Regularly reviews progress against the branch dominant priorities.
• Ensures the branch embraces professionalism, compliance and E&O standards.
• Drives organic growth by providing leadership to the branch in both strategic and day-to-day sales management.
• Ensures Producers have clear goals and business plans.
• Serves as the advocate for, and coach to, all office employees.
• Focuses on employee engagement, training and development.
• Develops potential merger and acquisition partners.
• Identifies and recruits new producer hires and profitable book purchase opportunities.
• Serves as the principal client retention and new business champion in the office.
• Maintains an ongoing relationship with the top-level decision-maker of major clients.
• Ensures focus on people development, employee engagement and branch culture.
• Maintains and develops top-level market contacts on a local basis.
• Manages P&L to ensure budgeting and sales forecasting commitments are achieved.

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.
• Training programs.
• Gallagher Thrive program.
• Charitable matching gift program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree