Canada Internship - Sales

Gallagher

  • Toronto, ON
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Job Description:IntroductionWelcome 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.
OverviewYour summer with us*Internship program includes various office locations across Canada!*An internship at Gallagher could be the first step on a career path that offers tremendous growth potential. We're a unique organization made better every single day by our dedicated employees and leaders.Many of our sales professionals started on this program as interns. We're very proud of this fact and believe it speaks volumes about our one-of-a-kind company and culture.Our comprehensive "learning by doing" experience will provide you with a realistic look at what it means to be a Gallagher Producer through job shadowing, presentations, client project assignments, prospecting, and more.You'll be given exposure to all divisions and service lines with the opportunity to work in one primary area:
  • Insurance under Gallagher Global Brokerage
  • HR Services under Gallagher Benefit Services
  • Risk management under Risk Placement Services
  • Claims under Gallagher Bassett Services
  • Reinsurance under Gallagher Re
How you'll make an impactOn a day-to-day basis you'll learn and develop skills in five core areas;
  • Understanding Consultative Selling - Shadowing our producers, consultants and underwriting teams as they connect with clients and prospects. Doing this will help you gain a better understanding of our sales and marketing process.
  • Professional Development - Attending our National Intern Orientation event, weekly training events and case competitions to further develop the qualities you'll need to be a successful sales professional (i.e. communication, emotional intelligence, networking, etc.)
  • Collaboration - Growing alongside peers in national and regional sales competitions to invigorate your passion for sales and curiosity about the insurance brokerage world.
  • Building Professional Acumen - Learning about our Risk Management, Benefits, Wholesale and Claims businesses. This will help to build a better understanding of clients’ needs and opportunities for growth.
  • Culture - You'll experience first-hand the impact our “Gallagher Way” has on how we do business.
  • Being a Team Player - Helping with various regional and/or branch projects, showing your passion to learn and be mentored by employees excited to help you navigate your future.
About youWe're looking for people who are excited to explore a career in sales and client relations that is rewarding personally, professionally, and financially.With a self-starter attitude, you'll be collaborative and have the enthusiasm to understand people's needs.You'll be able to manage relationships, provide leadership where needed, and demonstrate your interpersonal skills when working well with others.You'll be able to organize yourself and your work, have the ability to multi-task and have a passion to build a supportive network.If you have all that, we know you'll thrive within our growing entrepreneurial Fortune 500 organization!
  • Rising third or fourth year university or college students with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2028
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Compensation and benefitsOn 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:
  • Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
  • Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
  • Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Other benefits include:
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
  • Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
  • Paid sick days & personal days
  • Employee education recognition program
  • Employee referral bonus program
We value inclusion and diversityInclusion 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 are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.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.

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