Agency Development Manager

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited; Mayurbhanj; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited in Baripada, Odisha, is seeking an Agency Development Manager for full-time on-site engagement to develop and manage the life insurance agency channel. You will recruit, onboard, and mentor agency partners, set performance targets, and support them to reach sales and revenue goals.

You will plan local sales and marketing activities, monitor daily/monthly performance metrics, ensure regulatory compliance, train partners on products and selling techniques, and

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

• Recruit, onboard and mentor agency partners to build a robust agency channel.
• Set performance targets and support partners to achieve sales and revenue goals.
• Plan and execute local sales and marketing activities to drive growth.
• Track daily and monthly performance metrics and report progress.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and company compliance standards.
• Build strong relationships with agency partners and customers; provide ongoing training on products and sales techniques.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve operational and service issues.
• Conduct regular field visits, reviews and reporting to monitor progress.

Skills

Sales development

Agency management

Relationship building

Local marketing

Meeting sales targets

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Performance data analysis

Reporting

Life insurance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Industry experience

Certifications advantage

Education

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

Professional certifications are an advantage

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, providing ongoing training on products and sales techniques. The role involves coordinating 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.