Account Executive - Construction

Gallagher
Rolling Meadows, IL


At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate.

You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.

If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

How you'll make an impact

Has both account management and production responsibilities--hybrid role. Has both renewal/retention and new business goals. Responsible for the combined functions of the development and successful acquisition on new business revenue from new and existing clients and providing a high level of client service to assigned accounts.
About You

Required: Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 8 years related experience required. License required.

Preferred: Professional designation such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) preferred. Excellent sales capabilities; outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Behaviors: Position requires excellent communication skills.
Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. 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...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements

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 2025-11-05

Recommended Jobs

Financial Solutions Advisor - Registration Candidate -Orland Park, IL

Bank of America Corporation
Orland Park, IL

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our …

View Details
Posted 2025-10-17

General Practice Care-Associate Veterinaria-Herrin-IL

USVTA LLC
Herrin, IL

We’re looking for veterinarians to join our team. Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university Active Veterinary State License (or ab…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-24

Senior program director

Prime Therapeutics
Springfield, IL

Our work matters. We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. We do not lose sight of that. It fuels our passion and drives every decision we make. Job Posting Title…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-30

COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group
Geneva, IL

    Unidine is hiring immediately for full time COOK positions. Location : Greenfields of Gevena - 0N801 Friendship Way, Geneva, IL 60134. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-15

Spin Instructor (Kildeer)

CycleBar of United Fitness
Kildeer, Lake County, IL

CycleBar is the world's first and only Premium Indoor Cycling™ franchise. We offer concierge-level service, premium amenities, and an invigorating, concert environment designed to Rock Your Ride. We a…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-28

Barista

Aramark
Riverwoods, IL

Job Description Are you looking for an exciting, fast-paced, and social experience? Here’s your chance to do just that, in a role with unlimited career growth and opportunities! We’re hiring full-…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-21

Press brake operator

H3 Manufacturing Group, LLC
Schaumburg, IL

Date posted: October 17, 2025 Pay: From $22 per hour Job Description: * * * DIRECT Hire Only. No Recruiters. No Phone Calls * * * Job Title: Amada Press Brake Operator Job Type: Full…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-26

Senior Full-Stack Developer, Adobe Commerce

Credera Experienced Hiring
Chicago, IL

Work Model: Remote | Central / East Coast Hours Employment: Corp to Corp - Contract Only Length: 2 - 3+ months Rate: $85 – 95/hr USD ---------- Description: As a Senior Full Stac…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-31

Landscape Estimator

Zenere Companies, Inc.
Thornton, IL

Roy Zenere Trucking & Excavating has an immediate opening for an experienced Estimator with our Landscape team. This candidate must be able to perform all facets of routine commercial estimating for a…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-06

Janitorial Staff | General

Iv Ymca
Mendota, IL

Position Summary:Janitorial/Floor Team will ensure effective physical cleanliness of all assigned areas; be responsible for the sanitation of assigned areas and other duties as assigned by the Janitor…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-06