Client Service Manager Trainee - Achieve July 2026
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At Gallagher, we assist clients in confronting risk with assurance because we believe that when businesses are protected, they have the freedom to expand, lead, and innovate. You will be supported by our digital ecosystem: a client-focused set of consulting tools that makes it easier to connect with your clients on their terms. Advanced data and analytics provide a comprehensive view of the risk landscape right at your fingertips. Here, you are not only enhancing clients' risk profiles but also building trust. You will discover a culture rooted in teamwork, guided by integrity, and driven by a shared dedication to doing what is right. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take charge of your career while creating a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you are prepared to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters, think of Gallagher.
Overview
Please note: The Achieve Program start date is July 2026. Earlier start dates may be possible based on business requirements.
Are you ready to launch your career or transition into a stable industry committed to your professional development? Look no further. Join us at Gallagher and accelerate your journey from a Client Service Associate to a Client Service Manager through our Achieve Program.
This is an 18-month structured learning and development program designed to equip upcoming and recent college graduates, as well as career changers, with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the world of insurance brokerage and risk management. All hours spent in training are considered work hours and are compensated competitively. This is a full-time role with a hybrid work schedule. You will have in-office days and remote days, determined by the location.
How You Will Make an Impact
Every day brings new challenges, ensuring your work remains dynamic and engaging. As a program participant, you will:
- Collaborate across functions to deliver exceptional service to various internal and external clients
- Support workflow processes by creating documents, certificates, and reports using innovative systems and resources
- Contribute to our growth by handling new business applications and fostering strong client relationships through routine calls and correspondence
- Play a crucial role in marketing efforts by compiling information for high-quality and accurate Request for Proposal responses
- Proactively research and resolve routine issues, and escalate matters to appropriate parties as needed
In addition, you will participate in web-based and in-person seminars to expand your industry knowledge and work toward obtaining your Property and Casualty license and Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist designation.
As your experience and expertise grow, you will play a meaningful role in helping clients navigate challenges and find coverage solutions that align with their budgets. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting clients during unexpected losses, ensuring their businesses continue to thrive.
About You
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to build, refine, and transmit documents seamlessly
- Strong technological proficiency enabling you to use various software for efficient task completion
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with clients and colleagues
- Flexibility to travel to our home office in Rolling Meadows, IL once during the program. All travel expenses will be covered by Gallagher
- Successful completion of the Property and Casualty license exam within 90 days of your start date for continued employment in this role
Nice-to-Haves:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree
- Previous internship or work experience
- Knowledge of or curiosity about the insurance brokerage and risk management industry
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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. Actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, previous experience, education, pay market or geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business or practice area, supply and demand, and scheduled hours. In addition to a competitive salary, great teams, and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you will receive, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical, dental, and 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 full-time positions. If you are not applying for a full-time 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 is a core part of our business, and it is 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 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.
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