[Hiring] Senior Program Leader - Business Development @Gallagher

Role Description

The Senior Program Leader - Business Development puts you at the center of Gallagher's Casualty Programs growth work. In this role, you'll lead sales strategy, help develop new and growing programs, and build relationships with clients, carriers, and business partners across E&O, Professional Liability, Cyber, General Liability, and D&O Affinity. This U.S. based role can be located anywhere in the country, with 25% to 35% domestic travel.

How you'll make an impact

• Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Expand the Business.
• Lead the growth of our Casualty Programs business by developing new revenue opportunities.
• Build strong carrier and client relationships.
• Identify emerging market trends.
• This is a highly visible leadership role with a strong focus on business development, sales strategy, and market expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow the Business
  • Develop and execute strategies that drive new business production and revenue growth.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with clients, carriers, and key business partners.
  • Identify new program opportunities and expand market presence.
  • Monitor market and competitor activity to uncover growth opportunities.
• Lead Strategy
  • Partner with regional and corporate leaders to align branch goals with business priorities.
  • Analyze sales performance and pipeline activity to drive results.
  • Share market insights, sales trends, and growth recommendations with senior leadership.
• Support Operational Excellence
  • Provide oversight of branch operations, compliance, and service delivery.
  • Delegate day-to-day activities to ensure efficient execution.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that support long-term business objectives.
• Develop Talent
  • Mentor and develop emerging leaders.
  • Support succession planning and team growth.
  • Help create a high-performing, client-focused culture.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree, professional certification, or equivalent training and experience.
• 7+ years of directly applicable experience in the insurance industry.
• A Property & Casualty Insurance License, with multi-state licensing preferred.
• Surplus Lines licensing, preferred.
• Experience leading teams, making hiring and promotion decisions, and managing team transitions.
• Experience building sales plans and tracking progress against revenue targets.
• Experience managing client, carrier, and business partner relationships.
• Experience using sales, financial, and market information to guide decisions.
• Clear communication, attention to detail, project management, and independent judgment in day-to-day work.

Benefits

• 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