Account Executive
Company: Gallagher
Role summary
Account Executive is a full-time role at Gallagher in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-10-16. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.
- Job title
- Account Executive
- Company
- Gallagher
- Location
- Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Sales
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-16
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company that encourages innovative thinking and problem-solving. If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and you can help clients with creative solutions, this could be a great fit. Plus, a college degree isn't required for this full-time position!
Job description
Introduction
At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.
How you'll make an impact
Develops and acquires new business revenue through sales to new and existing clients with emphasis on small to mid-size companies with high revenue.
Provides service to clients according to their needs, retaining them as clients. Participate in team sales situations with other producers and support personnel. May manage overall client relationships and is supported by day-to-day account management.
Assist, educate and develop other staff members in new client sales situations and existing client service requirements. Applies industry technologies to new sales, additional sales to existing clients and account service. Provides direction in account transfer situations. Prepares and implements an individual business plan and production budget. Develops and maintains interdivision/intercompany relationships consistent with our corporate culture.
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.
Preferred: Professional designation may be preferred, including CEBS, CPCU, CIC or ARM.
Behaviors: Act independently with minimal direction. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page .
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
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)