Strategic Partnership Manager, Select

Gallagher • Rolling Meadows, IL

82d

About The Position

The Partnerships Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships that drive business growth. This role plays a key part in expanding our third party referral channels (e.g. affiliates, professional associations, referral networks, and other mutually beneficial collaborations).

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development or partnership management, ideally within insurance, financial services, or B2B sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience building value-driven relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the insurance market, including key product areas and distribution models.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence at multiple levels.
• Comfortable with CRM systems and partnership tracking tools.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.

Responsibilities

• Help define and execute the partnership strategy aligned with business goals, including segmentation and prioritisation.
• Partnership Development - identify and prospect targeted introducer partners that align with our strategy.
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals and presentations/pitch materials.
• Nurture and manage ongoing relationships with partners to ensure mutual value and long-term engagement.
• Work collaboratively with Sales, Service, Marketing, Underwriting, and Compliance to integrate partnerships into the business model and ensure operational success.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of each partnership using KPIs such as lead generation, conversion rates, and revenue contribution.
• Support co-branded marketing campaigns, events, webinars, and content initiatives that activate and promote partnerships.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging partnership opportunities in the insurance space.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees