Agency Development Manager

HDFC Life; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDFC Life in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced professional to drive agency channel sales, recruit and train agents, and grow life insurance business through partnerships.

You will analyze market trends, build stakeholder relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain stability for at least two years in the same organisation. This role requires strong communication and negotiation skills and a proven track record of converting opportunities into sustained revenue.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years in agency development or related sales/marketing roles.
• Strong understanding of the Indian life insurance industry.
• Proven ability to create new business opportunities through relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to stay in the same organization for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage agency channel sales performance, including recruiting, training, and developing agents.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase life insurance sales through the agency channel.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including agent partners and internal teams.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Skills

Agency sales

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Stability

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage agency channel sales performance, including recruiting, training, and developing agents.
  
• Develop and execute strategies to increase life insurance sales through the agency channel.
  
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including agent partners and internal teams.
  
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform business decisions.
  
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• 3-8 years of experience in agency development or a related field (e.g., sales, marketing).
  
• Strong understanding of the Indian insurance industry, particularly in the life insurance sector.
  
• Proven track record of success in developing new business opportunities through effective relationship-building skills.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Need to have stability for at least 2 years in the same organisation.