Area President - Wisconsin

Gallagher•Brookfield, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience required.
Understands accepted insurance practices and principles.
Has general knowledge of computer operating and network systems as well as technological knowledge to facilitate decisions regarding branch.
Eligible for Branch Manager bonus plans.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively lead and direct accounting staff.
Excellent communication skills.
Exercises independent judgment.
Self directed with problem solving skills and analytical skills in resolving complex problems.

Responsibilities

Manages and directs the administrative, data processing and financial functions of the branch.
Ensures the financial, service and administrative goals of the agency are met and advises regional management of any variances.
Oversees and participates in preparation of branch budgeting and planning as well as monitors related results.
Makes decisions regarding branch operations on a day-to-day basis to ensure branch objectives are met.
Interviews and selects new employees.
Analyzes branch financials and reports each department's financial goals.
Maintains and coordinates the branch's disaster recovery plan.
Ensures that departments complete their operational projects in a timely fashion.
Coordinates completion of special projects as requested by corporate.
Assists sales personnel in developing goals and monitors achievement of those goals throughout the year, including ensuring that sales personnel are working in a direction that will provide the best results for the branch.
Oversees the marketing process.
Develops and maintains relationships with appropriate corporate employees.
Maintains files for company contracts and agreements.
Monitor any material claims that could lead to potential problems and informs the regional manager and/or corporate legal as appropriate of any issues that arise.
Monitors any possible errors and omissions claims and advises corporate and regional management of any material issues that arise.
May oversee work of Branch Manager.

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