Sales Associate in Wakefield

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.

At Gallagher UK, we’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Support Associate to join our Communications Practice team. This is your chance to work alongside experienced Producers and be part of a supportive sales team that’s passionate about making a difference. If you’re ready to grow your career, develop your skills, and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive environment, this role is for you.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our sales operations, helping to drive business growth and build strong client relationships. You’ll work closely with our People Communications Practice team to identify and nurture new business opportunities, ensuring our clients are always informed about the latest events, thought leadership, and services we offer.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the end-to-end sales process, including preparing proposals, scheduling meetings, and managing documentation.
• Collaborating with senior Producers to gain insights into complex business development cycles and learning best practices in consultative selling.
• Assisting in planning and delivering client-facing events, webinars, and campaigns to enhance Gallagher’s market presence.
• Partnering with marketing teams to align sales initiatives with Gallagher’s brand and messaging.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and prospective clients through consistent engagement and follow-up.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the role:

• Confidence in building relationships with people at all levels.
• Experience in a Sales or Business Development role.
• Familiarity with Salesforce (desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for taking on responsibility.
• A logical approach to problem-solving and strong analytical thinking.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills, whether over the phone, via email, or in writing.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and inclusive team environment. At Gallagher, we’re united by a commitment to one another’s growth and the pursuit of shared goals.

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.
• 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…

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.

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.

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 by applicable federal, state, or local laws.