Area Vice President Of Operations, Pacnw & Los Angeles

About Us:
Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that youre close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview:
Senior level operations role that supports and partners with the Area President. The Operations Director has direct responsibility for supporting and directing operations efforts in multiple locations within the sub-region. Includes joint accountability for branch financial results, developing budget and non-sales strategic plan on behalf or in partnership with the Area President. Responsible for developing new workflow strategies to support client value and vet new strategic partners. Provides executive or managerial oversight of other departments or staff functional area(s) such as Sub-regional office support, client management, compliance and TPA.

Responsibilities:
How you'll make an impact

Operational, Technical and Business Responsibilities

Accountable to consult on the direction of the firm, workflow, account assignments and all manner of internal business processes
Responsible for managing workflow and creating increased sales and service capacity within the branch
Broad oversight and responsibility to ensure the branch is operating in accordance with Gallagher Standards of Excellence (GSE) Professional Standards and prepared to pass compliance audits.
Research and implement proven methods to run the operation more efficiently
Coordinate Dominant Priority development and deliverables
Apply technical knowledge to identify new utilities in the market and advocate for their deployment within the organization
Identify opportunities for improvement in technology, process and staff, taking action to enhance results
Develop and implement action plans to adapt to changing legislative, market or corporate conditions

Relationships and Organizational Leadership:
Active member of the Regional Operations committee
Active member of the Branch / Sub-Region leadership and strategic planning team
Promotes the companys visibility, prominence and market position as a premier professional organization
Consult with sub-region offices to promote best practices and operational deficiencies

Budget, Finance, and Legal

Jointly accountable with the Area President for branch financial results. including reconciling reports, assisting with annual budget, and monitoring branch expenses
Responsibilities include oversight of monthly commission tracking and reconciliation of branch revenue
Oversee branch supply expenses
Monitor branch revenue collection and expenses to maximize branch success
Support Area President and Producers in financial aspects of pre-contract deal review for client pricing adequacy
Forecast, manage, and remediate for expenses paid for clients, Co-broker and any other noteworthy expense items
Review client consulting services agreements

HR

Actively recruit, hire, mentor and train new Operations team members and support hiring and onboarding process for all other areas within the Branch
Responsible for eHire requisitions and onboarding of new employees
Support the local summer internship program according to Corporate requirements
Coordinate vacation schedules among respective team members
Responsible for meeting new hires for introduction to Gallagher and Branch culture and expectations

Administrative

Act as liaison between the IT Department and the Branch. Responsible for communicating servicing requests, technology software and hardware requests and issues
Oversight for facility contracts and maintenance issues
Oversight to ensure the coordination of office events, staff events and parties
Responsible for operational due diligence in the sub-region for M&A activity
Accountable to integrate new merger partners into the sub-region pre- and post-close

Training and Development

Develop and implement branch training as needed
Ensure cross-training efforts are established and current
Manage workflow to ensure priority items are resourced and successful.
Oversight for planning and organization of weekly / monthly branch meetings
Verify staff completes all corporate required training
Leads the internal team to focus and allocate resources as priorities require

Qualifications:
About you

Required: Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience required.

Preferred:
Possess exceptional business acumen (to include understanding general business principles, finance, accounting and marketing strategies)
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Ability to lead / manage staff
Strong time management skills
Superior presentation skills
Flexibility to shift priorities as needed to service the needs of the department
Proficient PC skills
Minimum of 5-7 years experience in employee benefits, insurance, management or related service industry
College degree required and Masters or MBA preferred
Schedule must be flexible to accommodate workload and client support needs
Position requires strong multi-level relationship building skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work towards team and individual goals

Behaviors:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Superior presentation skills
Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving capabilities
Must be independent, self?motivated, and goal and people?oriented
Proactive approach with attention to detail and proven ability to follow through
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Additional Information:
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

youll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
Medical/dental/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...
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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and its 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.
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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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