Agency Development Manager

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited; Mayurbhanj; On-site; INR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited in Baripada seeks an Agency Development Manager to build and lead the life insurance agency channel. You will recruit, onboard, and mentor agency partners while setting targets and guiding them to achieve sales goals.

You will plan local marketing activities, monitor performance metrics, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve service issues. Regular field visits and reporting are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in sales development, agency management, and relationship building with distribution partners.
• Ability to plan and execute local marketing activities, drive business growth, and meet sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with proficiency in customer engagement.
• Capability to analyze performance data, prepare reports, and use insights to improve productivity.
• Understanding of life insurance products, regulatory guidelines, and compliance requirements (experience in insurance or financial services preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field; relevant professional certifications are an advantage.
• Proven ability to work independently in the field, manage multiple stakeholders, and adapt to a dynamic, target‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• The Agency Development Manager is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Baripada, responsible for developing and managing the life insurance agency channel.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor agency partners; set performance targets and support them to achieve sales and revenue goals.
• Plan and execute local sales and marketing activities; track daily and monthly performance metrics.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and company compliance standards.
• Build strong relationships with agency partners and customers; coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues.
• Regular field visits, reviews, and reporting are integral to day‑to‑day responsibilities.

Skills

Agency management

Sales development

Relationship building

Local marketing

Communication

Performance analysis

Insurance knowledge

Independent field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/marketing

Job description

Company Description

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited (formerly Max Life Insurance Company Limited) is a joint venture between Max Financial Services Limited, part of the Indian multi‑business Max Group, and Axis Bank Limited. The company offers comprehensive protection and long‑term savings life insurance solutions through a diversified distribution network, including agency channels and third‑party partners. With an individual death claims paid ratio of 99.8% for FY25–26 and assets under management of Rs. 200,000 crore as of March 31, 2026, Axis Max Life demonstrates strong financial stability and customer commitment. The organization has built its operations over nearly two decades on a need‑based sales process, a customer‑centric approach, and well‑trained human capital. Additional details and contact options are available on the company’s website and customer service channels.

Role Description

The Agency Development Manager is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Baripada, responsible for developing and managing the life insurance agency channel. This position involves recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring agency partners, setting performance targets, and supporting them to achieve sales and revenue goals. The role includes planning and executing local sales and marketing activities, tracking daily and monthly performance metrics, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and company compliance standards. The Agency Development Manager will build strong relationships with agency partners and customers, provide ongoing training on products and sales techniques, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve operational and service issues. Regular field visits, reviews, and reporting are integral to the day‑to‑day responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in sales development, agency management, and relationship building with distribution partners.
• Ability to plan and execute local marketing activities, drive business growth, and meet sales targets.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with proficiency in customer engagement.
• Capability to analyze performance data, prepare reports, and use insights to improve productivity.
• Understanding of life insurance products, regulatory guidelines, and compliance requirements (experience in insurance or financial services preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field; relevant professional certifications are an advantage.
• Proven ability to work independently in the field, manage multiple stakeholders, and adapt to a dynamic, target‑driven environment.