Agency Development Manager

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited; Batala; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, based in Batala, invites applications for an Agency Development Manager. You will build and manage a high-performing agency sales team, recruit and train agents, and drive protection and long-term savings product sales in the territory.

You will monitor performance, coach regularly, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver on business targets while upholding customer-centric selling standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading agency sales teams with coaching and mentoring.
• Strong sales planning, target setting, and territory management.
• Customer-centric selling with need-based insurance product knowledge.
• Familiarity with CRM and sales tools; regulatory compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and mentor insurance agents to build a high-performing team.
• Drive sales of protection and savings products and meet targets.
• Monitor agent performance and provide regular coaching and support.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare periodic reports on sales performance and market trends.

Skills

Agency leadership

Sales planning

Territory management

Customer relationship

CRM / sales tools

Ethics and compliance

On-site coordination Batala

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing, or related field

Certifications in insurance or financial services (advantage)

Tools

CRM software

Sales tools

Job description

Company Description

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited, is a joint venture between Max Financial Services Limited (part of the multi-business Max Group) and Axis Bank Limited. The company offers comprehensive protection and long-term savings life insurance solutions through a strong multichannel distribution network, including agency and third-party partners. With an individual death claims paid ratio of 99.8% (FY25–26) and assets under management of Rs. 200,000 crore as of March 31, 2026, Axis Max Life Insurance Limited demonstrates financial strength and reliability. The organization has built its operations over nearly two decades based on need-based sales, a customer-centric approach, and well-trained human capital, providing a professional environment for growth. More information and customer support are available via the company’s website, helpline, and digital contact channels.

Role Description

The Agency Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Batala, responsible for building and managing a high-performing agency sales team. This position involves recruiting, training, and mentoring insurance agents, driving sales of protection and long-term savings products, and ensuring achievement of business targets in the assigned territory. The role includes monitoring agent performance, providing regular coaching and support, and fostering a customer-centric sales culture aligned with Axis Max Life Insurance Limited’s standards. The Agency Development Manager also collaborates with internal stakeholders, ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies, and prepares periodic reports on sales performance and market trends.

Qualifications

• Ability to recruit, develop, and manage agency teams, including experience in sales leadership, team mentoring, and performance management.
• Strong skills in sales planning, target achievement, and territory management, with a focus on insurance or financial services products.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building and communication skills, ensuring high-quality service and need-based selling.
• Proficiency in basic business reporting, use of CRM or sales tools, and comfort with digital communication platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field; relevant professional certifications in insurance or financial services are an advantage.
• Prior experience in life insurance, banking, or financial services agency development or front-line sales is highly desirable.
• Strong ethical standards, integrity, and adherence to regulatory and company compliance requirements.
• Willingness to work on-site in Batala and travel within the local area as required for agent management and customer meetings.