VP Business Development and Marketing - Golf Program

Gallagher

Hanover, NJ

Full Time

Executive

3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

In this role, you'll be responsible for identifying new retail insurance partners and fostering existing relationships. Key responsibilities include networking and relationship-building, developing and implementing sales strategies, providing expert product knowledge, analyzing submissions, and tracking progress. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, along with relevant insurance licensure and a deep understanding of market trends and competitive landscapes. This role will drive business for our Golf Program. Knowledge of the sport or previous experience with this vertical is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Actively network with and build strong relationships with independent retail agents, brokers, and carriers to identify and develop new business opportunities.
Develop and execute innovative sales and engagement strategies to meet or exceed production and premium growth targets.
Maintain a deep understanding of specific insurance product lines, market trends, and underwriting guidelines to provide expert solutions to partners.
Pre-qualify submissions from retail agents, analyze and rate client risk, and determine if the submission fits within our existing Golf Program.
Proactively stay informed about industry, market, and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and vulnerabilities.
Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and pipeline opportunities in a CRM system.
Work closely with leadership, underwriting, and other internal teams to support business development initiatives and achieve company goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years related experience required.
Appropriate insurance licensing required.
Extensive knowledge of insurance coverages, products, and market trends.
Must hold or be willing to obtain relevant property & casualty (P&C) and other appropriate business licenses or certifications.
Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal abilities.
Strong sales acumen, problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze market trends and data.
Proficiency with underwriting software and other data analysis tools.
The role will involve travel to visit clients and partners.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of the sport of golf or previous experience with this vertical.

Benefits & Perks

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.
Training programs.
Gallagher Thrive program for health and wellbeing.
Charitable matching gift program.

Working at Gallagher

Risk Placement Services fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and tackling challenges head-on. The organization values inclusion and diversity, embedding these principles into its core operations. Gallagher emphasizes sustainability, community support, and living out The Gallagher Way by embracing diverse identities, experiences, and talents. The company believes that diversity is a vital strength and is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

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