Area Manager

Policybazaar.com; Tamil Nadu; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Policybazaar invites applications for an Area Manager – Health Insurance based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The role leads and motivates a field sales team to deliver growth, coach performance, and implement sales strategies across the city.

The candidate should have 5+ years in insurance sales, at least 2 years in leadership, and be fluent in Tamil. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential for success in a target-driven environment.

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.
• Proficiency in Tamil (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the Chennai market and customer landscape.
• Willingness to work in a target-driven, field-based sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Field Sales Executives to achieve business objectives.
• Drive sales performance by ensuring the team meets and exceeds targets.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions, training programs, and performance reviews.
• Oversee day-to-day field sales operations and implement sales strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Monitor sales performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Field sales

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Job Description – Area Manager (Health Insurance)

Position: Area Manager – Health Insurance

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Industry: Insurance (Health Insurance)

Role Summary

Policybazaar is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Area Manager to lead and drive field sales operations in Chennai. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in insurance sales, proven experience in managing field sales teams, and the ability to consistently deliver business growth through effective leadership and strategic execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Field Sales Executives to achieve business objectives.
• Drive sales performance by ensuring the team consistently meets and exceeds assigned business targets.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions, training programs, and performance reviews to enhance team productivity.
• Oversee day-to-day field sales operations and ensure the effective implementation of sales strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders to support business growth.
• Monitor sales performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective action plans where required.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, operational processes, and regulatory guidelines.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.

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.
• Proficiency in Tamil (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the Chennai market and customer landscape.
• Willingness to work in a target-driven, field-based sales environment.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and motivate high-performing sales teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self-driven, result-oriented, and capable of delivering business growth in a competitive environment.
• Customer-centric mindset with a proactive approach toward achieving organizational objectives.

Important Note

Candidates who can join within the next 1–10 days will be given preference. Only immediate joiners will be considered for this opportunity.