Marketing Manager

Gallagher•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of insurance brokerage? At Arthur J. Gallagher, we are seeking a Marketing Manager to join our team of industry experts. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for marketing customer business—often of higher complexity—to a diverse range of insurance carriers. Leveraging your expertise, you will independently evaluate qualified companies in the marketplace, ensuring thorough and strategic placement decisions. As a Marketing Manager, you will also br responsible for assigning, prioritizing and monitoring work of less senior Specialists. As a Marketing Manager, you will play a critical role in receiving and managing requests for quotations from account personnel, delivering tailored solutions that align with client needs. While you will operate independently, as well as provide supervisory support to staff, you will also have the support of upper management for guidance on unusual or complex cases. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills in risk management and insurance placement while contributing to the success of our clients and organization. You will be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in delivering comprehensive insurance solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 4 years related experience required. Insurance licensing required.
A minimum of 6 years of broking experience in the marketplace
Existing, successful relationships with a number of insurers
A license essential to provincial licensing jurisdictions, along with management of continuing education hours
The ability to explain complex issues in simple terms and connect with clients and colleagues effectively
A solution-oriented mindset with a knack for developing resourceful and innovative approaches

Nice To Haves

Professional designation preferred, such as CPCU, CIC or ARM
Familiarity with insurance document management software (EPIC) is preferred but not required
Completion of post-secondary degrees or insurance designations is nice to have

Responsibilities

Markets customer business, typically of higher complexity, to variety of insurance carriers.
Ensures thorough evaluation of qualified companies in the marketplace independently
Receives requests for quotations from account personnel.
Identifies and analyzes client exposures to recommend and/or design risk transfer/financing products.
Identifies appropriate carriers, sends requests, negotiates favorable quotes and prepares recommendations.
Participates in development of department policies and procedures and implements them in assigned area.
Supervisory responsibilities for assigning, prioritizing and monitoring work of less senior Specialists.

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