Area Sales Manager

Policybazaar.com; Thrissur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Policybazaar is seeking an experienced Area/ Territory Manager to lead field sales operations in Thrissur, Kerala. The role focuses on health insurance sales with a strong emphasis on team leadership, coaching, and strategic execution to drive growth.

The candidate should have a proven track record in insurance sales, experience managing field teams, and the ability to build relationships with customers and partners. Malayalam proficiency is required, and immediate joiners are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of overall experience in Insurance Sales.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading and managing field sales teams.
• Proficiency in Malayalam (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of the local 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 consistently meets and exceeds assigned 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 and business partners to drive long-term business growth.
• Monitor sales performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, operational processes, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Graduate (Any Discipline)

Job description

Job Opportunity - Area Manager (Health Insurance)

Location: Thrissur, Kerala

Industry: Insurance (Health Insurance)

Department: BFSI, Investments & Trading

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Category: General Insurance

Education: Graduate (Any Discipline)

Role Overview

Policybazaar is seeking an experienced and dynamic Area / Territory Manager to lead and drive field sales operations in Thrissur. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in insurance sales, proven leadership experience in managing field sales teams, and the ability to consistently deliver business growth through effective team management 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 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 and business partners to drive long-term business growth.
• Monitor sales performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, operational 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 leading and managing field sales teams.
• Proficiency in Malayalam (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound understanding of the local market and customer landscape.
• Willingness to work in a target-driven, field-based sales environment.

Desired Candidate Profile

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

Important Note

Preference will be given to candidates who are available to join within the next 5-10 days. Only immediate joiners will be considered for this opportunity.