Business Development Specialist
Gallagher•Warwick, RI
About The Position
Works with producers to identify and research prospective clients, follows up on sales calls, maintains and updates a prospect database and tries to drive interest. May refer new business to Producers, or may close sales themselves. Primary responsibility is to identify less complex new business opportunities, determine appropriate products/services to offer, and provide pre-sales support for Producers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year related experience
- Strong working knowledge of potential clients and the insurance brokerage business.
- Solid analytical skills necessary to make decisions and resolve issues inherent in handling claims.
- Able to plan and organize activities and workload and respond to multiple demands.
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
Nice To Haves
- Professional designation may be preferred, including CEBS, CPCU, CIC or ARM.
Responsibilities
- Identify and research prospective clients.
- Follow up on sales calls.
- Maintain and update a prospect database.
- Drive interest in products/services.
- Refer new business to Producers or close sales themselves.
- Identify less complex new business opportunities.
- Determine appropriate products/services to offer.
- Provide pre-sales support for Producers.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
