Account Executive

Gallagher
Grand Rapids, MI


Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

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.

Overview

Charter Lakes Insurance, a division of Arthur J. Gallagher, is a leading provider of marine insurance solutions. We specialize in offering tailored insurance products to meet the unique needs of boat owners, marine businesses, and maritime enthusiasts. Our commitment to exceptional service and comprehensive coverage has made us a trusted name in the industry.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Account Executive to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the marine industry and a proven track record in sales.

How you'll make an impact

As an Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and providing expert advice on insurance products.

  • Generate new business through proactive phone and email marketing, building an ongoing pipeline of new business opportunities
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional customer service
  • Assess clients' insurance needs and recommend appropriate coverage options.
  • Form relationships with carriers to develop knowledge of product solutions relative to client needs, negotiate the best coverage and pricing solutions.
  • Proactively stay abreast on relevant industry and market trends, build and maintain a deep knowledge-base on core coverage lines, customer-relevant insurance products and niche programs
About You

Required: Bachelor's degree, 1 year related experience, and appropriate insurance licensing required OR Bachelor's degree, participation in Gallagher's Sales Internship Program (GSIP), and appropriate insurance licensing required OR High School Diploma/GED and 6 years experience.

Skills for success:

  • Proven experience in insurance sales, preferably within the marine sector.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.

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Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

  • 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

Other benefits include:

  • 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
  • And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure Statement

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Posted 2025-08-24

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