Employee Benefits Consultant

Job Description

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself.

 

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

Gallagher Ireland are part of the Arthur J Gallagher Group, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the world. We are now seeking to add an Employee Benefits Consultant to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be based in our Dublin office. This is a great opportunity to join our Employee Benefits Division at a time of accelerated growth.

 

Gallagher’s team in Ireland have over 100 years of combined insurance experience, we offer business, personal, and financial insurance solutions, protecting what matters most, to the people who matter to us – our customers.

 

We do our utmost to provide the very best in customer service, niche insurance solutions, and expert advice. Founded by Arthur J. Gallagher in Chicago in 1927, Gallagher has grown to be one of the leading insurance brokerages, risk management, and human capital consultant companies in the world. With significant reach internationally, our organisation employs over 43,000 people and our global network provides services in more than 130 countries.


How you'll make an impact

  • Meet and exceed personal sales targets by analysing the needs of employers and providing tailored solutions to help achieve their EB goals
  • Actively develop client relationships to generate and retain client base
  • Build and maintain and strong business relationships with customers and deliver the highest quality advice ensuring customer loyalty and repeat business
  • Identify opportunities for client referral and new business generation
  • Actively seek out opportunity to cross sell Gallagher product/services
  • Monitor and report to the EB Director on the EB functionality, identifying any inefficiencies as they arise
  • Deliver regular EB updates to the EB Director reporting on the following:
    • Achieved & Estimated figures for Month /Quarter
    • Key New Business written & Pipeline for coming Month(s)
    • Any Significant updates
    • New industry developments and products as they arise

About you

  • Proven industry experience in an Employee Benefits environment.
  • Must be a QFA and hold the CIP in Health Insurance & Associated Insurances (CIP-05).
  • Significant client facing experience with the ability to provide solutions to employers’ benefit needs.
  • Extensive knowledge of the employee benefits market, industry trends, standards, protocols, and legislation.
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the Irish employee benefit landscape.
  • Ability to identify, coordinate, drive, and deliver on new business opportunities.
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.

 

Rewards and Compensation

In addition to a competitive salary, working with 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:

  • Minimum of 23 days’ annual leave, plus an additional 3 days’ leave for Volunteering
  • A defined contribution pension scheme, which we will also contribute to
  • Life Insurance – 4 x your basic annual salary
  • Income Protection – up to 75% of your annual income
  • Family Friendly Policies

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