• Supports overall business planning, including due diligence and new-business creation • Independently drives new business opportunities by gathering intelligence on current and potential clients, analyzing market trends and industry segments, evaluating impact to Lockton, developing market strategy, and implementing marketing plans • Uses market intelligence to develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, valuation of opportunities, projections, reports, and presentations • Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to stakeholders • Adheres to benchmarks and best practices to measure success in developing new business • Maintains accurate record systems of past and potential opportunities including updating and enriching CRM data and tracking/nurturing prospective opportunities/pipeline. • Acts as central point of contact for stakeholders including Producer Partner, legal, finance and operations • Collaborates on business plans for merger and acquisition opportunities including integration planning • Formulates and negotiates contractual arrangements • Constructs new issue and takeover timetables • Supports local initiatives through new idea generation and process modification • Ensures initiatives comply with internal standards and external regulations • Assists with organizational strategic planning processes • Maintains standardized report language and templates • Performs other responsibilities as needed • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience • 1-4 years relevant experience in insurance brokerage, carrier, or internal business development • Experience in finance, insurance, or M&A consulting preferred • Strong Microsoft Office skills • Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills • Knowledge of industry trends and regulations • Legally authorized to work in the United States