Client Service Associate

Company: Gallagher
Location: Glendale
Posted on: October 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job Purpose:
The Client Service Associate is accountable for delivering high-quality and efficient service to internal and external Real Estate and Hospitality (RE&H) clients by assisting with the Branch's overall workflow processes and providing routine client support. This role reports directly to the Client Service Manager. The Client Service Associate contributes to key business outcomes such as client retention, client satisfaction, enhancing Gallagher's value to our clients and prospects, achieving operating targets, and fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement.

Real Estate and Hospitality Team:
The Los Angeles Real Estate and Hospitality team consists of 35 people who work together to provide insurance and risk management services to clients owning and managing more than $150 billion of assets. The team is the largest dedicated Real Estate & Hospitality insurance brokerage team in the country. We excel because of our specialized focus, integrated team approach, resources, and dedication to our valued clients. We are committed to investing in the ongoing development of our employees, regardless of role or experience, with both on-the-job and formal training programs.

Client Service Associate's Primary Areas of Focus:

• Delivers high-quality service to (RE&H) clients and team members consistent with Gallagher's operational standards and practices
• Supports the business priorities of the Team Members and the Client Service function
• Adheres to efficiency/productivity and process standards such as data and documents requirements, timelines, tool usage, etc.
• Consistently achieves or exceeds operational productivity and performance metrics

Main Accountabilities:

• Executes business needs that require attention, including routine client service tasks and clerical/administrative work
• Assists with the Team's overall workflow processes and adhere to renewal timelines
• Reviews, compiles, and analyzes data, creates documents, completes online applications, certificates, etc. using appropriate systems, services, and resources, to execute work as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Processes new business applications and ensures accuracy of client's statement of values
• Handles routine calls and correspondence with clients and carriers as necessary and appropriate
• Assists in marketing activities as well as compiles information for the business to submit high-quality and accurate Request for Proposal responses
• Oversee and manages the RE&H client acquisition and disposition of assets, audits, and accounting needs promptly
• Follows up with clients to obtain additional information as needed
• Researches and resolves routine service-related issues independently, involving more experienced RE&H Team Members as appropriate
• Produces confidential reports for special projects
• Assists in the development and education of RE&H team members
• Maintains complete and accurate client and policy data and documents within the Gallagher systems

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years directly applicable experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Basic Math skills

Desired:

• Associate's degree, professional certification, or equivalent training and experience preferred.
  
• Previous experience managing client relationships.
  

Work Traits:

• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficient in using technology as a tool to maximize productivity and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Gallagher hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Gallagher will require proof of work authorization
• Must be willing to execute Gallagher's Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement which requires, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disclosure

Gallagher offers competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) training programs, matching gift program, and more.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, gender, gender identity / expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. 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 applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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Keywords: Gallagher, Glendale , Client Service Associate, Other , Glendale, Arizona

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