Business Development Associate – Global Trade at Gallagher

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Pipeline Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Advanced Excel, Power BI, Salesforce, CRM Management, Commercial Awareness, Interpersonal Skills, Reporting, Project Coordination

Industry

Insurance

Description

Introduction Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way. Overview Arthur J. Gallagher is one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage and risk management organisations. We provide tailored insurance solutions, effective risk management strategies, and a strategic approach to organisational wellbeing. Our Global Trade Team plays a pivotal role in driving growth across our international network—connecting expertise, identifying opportunities, and strengthening relationships globally. We are now looking to appoint a Business Development Associate to support the continued expansion of our global trade initiatives. This is a highly visible and varied position, ideal for someone who enjoys combining commercial insight, relationship-building, and data-led decision-making. You will support the identification and development of new business opportunities, help manage pipeline activity, and enable collaboration across teams to drive growth. How you'll make an impact Business Development & Pipeline Support Identify and assess new business opportunities across the global network Support the development and progression of opportunities with internal stakeholders Track and manage pipeline activity, including referrals, introductions, and conversions Facilitate connections between teams to support revenue growth Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with brokers, account teams, and business units Collaborate across retail, wholesale, and specialist teams to support global initiatives Coordinate follow-ups, introductions, and key actions to maintain momentum Provide updates and insights to stakeholders with clarity and confidence Data & Commercial Insights Analyse sales and pipeline data to identify trends and opportunities Produce reports and dashboards to support business decision-making Respond to data requests with accuracy and pace Use insights to inform strategy and improve performance Operational & Process Support Support the delivery and coordination of global trade initiatives Maintain accurate data within CRM systems (Salesforce) Drive improvements in reporting, tracking, and data processes Promote consistency and efficiency across workflows About You Skills & Experience Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams Commercial awareness and interest in business development activities Analytical mindset with experience interpreting data Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data visualisation) Experience with tools such as Power BI, Salesforce, or similar platforms advantageous Highly organised with strong attention to detail Proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Understanding of compliance and governance standards Experience in a business development, sales support, or analytical role Insurance or financial services experience beneficial, but not essential Proven experience working with data and reporting Compensation and benefits 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: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more… We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. 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 is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. 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.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on identifying and developing new business opportunities across a global network while managing the sales pipeline. It involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and using data insights to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.