Introduction Welcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview About the role: We’re looking for a confident and professional Commercial Broker to join our team in Ashburton. Working collaboratively, you will service a portfolio of rural clients providing timely and trusted advice. You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, internal stakeholders as well as insurers. You will inherit and grow an already established and profitable book of client business while being instrumental in developing Gallagher’s continued growth, reputation and status in the industry and marketplace. While rural experience will be beneficial, we’re open to considering candidates with commercial experience as well. How you'll make an impact Responsible for developing and maintaining a clear insight of the client’s business and the day-to-day servicing of new and renewal client business Lead and deliver the end-to-end ongoing client service, adhering to service standards and regulations Prepare and execute client and prospect presentations considering the impact of client profitability Understand the clients’ business and risk management needs and look for solutions to deliver those needs through the provision of ongoing service Generate growth within the existing portfolio and convert new business Develop and execute a strategic business growth plan Present powerful, persuasive presentations that effectively demonstrate our value proposition Proactively cross sell and promote products to clients including premium funding, cyber risk, domestic insurance and life and health Contribute to mid and short-term business strategy and planning to ensure that our targets are in line with current market trends, regulations and operational processes Coach the Broker Support Staff to develop their knowledge and capabilities so that they become able to manage their own client base Skills and Experience: Previous commercial or rural insurance broking experience (minimum of 3 years) Strong relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills Proven ability to develop and manage complex client accounts Experience in developing new business opportunities A strong sense of team work and a committed work ethic Demonstrated understanding of NZ insurance policies and regulations Holds or is working towards a Certificate in Financial Services (NZQA Level 5) Benefits: Comprehensive reward and recognition programme Life insurance benefit (T&Cs apply) Discounted personal insurance Yearly wellness contribution Yearly flu vaccinations We support you to develop your skills with excellent learning and development opportunities within a friendly team environment. About us: At Gallagher, we’ve been helping to protect what’s important to people and businesses for more than 95 years. Gallagher is the world’s third largest insurance brokerage and risk management companies, with a global network of brokers in over 130 countries. We make success happen. We are stronger as one team and together we continually strive to make a difference, whether it’s for our clients, our colleagues or our communities. Our shared values are core to our culture and are reflected in everything we do, as set out in The Gallagher Way. We are committed to helping our people grow and succeed with us. By investing in learning and development at every level, we nurture the professional growth of our people at each step of their career path. We were recognised for our continuing commitment to our people with an ‘Employer of Choice’ award in 2023 HRD Awards New Zealand. How to apply: We know you’ll really enjoy being part of our professional, close-knit team. As part of the US based Gallagher group of companies, we have scale and multi-national reach with a kiwi feel. If this sounds like you, then click the “quick apply” button above, or for more information contact our friendly recruitment team via email at recruitment@ajg.co.nz Compensation and benefits 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 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. We know you’ll really enjoy being part of our professional, close-knit team. As part of the Global Gallagher group of companies, we have scale and multi-national reach with a Kiwi feel. 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.