Area Manager

Policybazaar.com; Kurnool; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Policybazaar is seeking an experienced Area Manager – Term Insurance to lead field sales operations in Kurnool. The role requires strong leadership to mentor Field Sales Executives, drive sales performance, and implement effective strategies for the Term Insurance portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in insurance sales, 2 years in team leadership, and a proven record of achieving targets.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of overall experience in Insurance Sales.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in leading and managing Field Sales teams.
• Experience in Term Insurance / Life Insurance sales preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the Kurnool market and local customer landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Field Sales Executives to achieve targets.
• Drive sales performance and ensure monthly/quarterly targets are met.
• Develop and execute sales strategies for the Term Insurance business.
• Conduct coaching, training, and performance reviews to improve productivity.
• Manage day-to-day field sales operations across the territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, channel partners, and stakeholders.
• Monitor team performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective action plans.
• Identify new business opportunities and strengthen market penetration in Kurnool.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to improve performance.
• Ensure adherence to policies, sales processes, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Market knowledge

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Role Summary

Policybazaar is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Area Manager – Term Insurance to lead and drive field sales operations in Kurnool. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in insurance sales, proven team-handling capabilities, and a track record of achieving business targets through effective leadership and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Field Sales Executives to achieve assigned business targets.
• Drive sales performance and ensure consistent achievement of monthly and quarterly targets.
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies for the Term Insurance business.
• Conduct regular coaching, training, and performance reviews to improve team productivity.
• Manage day-to-day field sales operations across the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, channel partners, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor team performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective action plans.
• Identify new business opportunities and strengthen market penetration in the Kurnool territory.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to improve business performance.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, sales processes, and regulatory guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of overall experience in Insurance Sales.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in leading and managing Field Sales teams.
• Experience in Term Insurance / Life Insurance sales will be preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the Kurnool market and local customer landscape.
• Willingness to work in a target-driven, field-based sales environment.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong experience in team handling and field sales management.
• Ability to build, motivate, and manage high-performing sales teams.
• Strong business development and customer acquisition skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Self-driven, result-oriented, and customer-focused approach.
• Strong understanding of the local market and competitive landscape.

Immediate Joiners are mandatory. Candidates who can join within the next 1–10 days will be given preference. Only immediate joiners or candidates with a maximum notice period of 10 days will be considered.