Assistant Sales Manager

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager for PAN INDIA, on-site in New Delhi. You will support the sales team, monitor metrics, and coordinate with stakeholders to drive customer acquisition and retention.

You will mentor sales staff, analyze market data, and contribute to sales strategies and promotions while maintaining strong relationships with customers and distribution partners. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in sales planning, target achievement, and pipeline management.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer and partner relationships, with effective negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in team coordination, performance monitoring, and coaching or mentoring sales staff.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including comfort with sales metrics, MS Office tools, and CRM systems.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information to diverse audiences.
• Relevant experience in insurance, financial services, or banking sales is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in New Delhi, adapt to dynamic market conditions, and uphold ethical and customer-centric practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team in achieving business targets and oversee daily sales operations.
• Monitor performance metrics, prepare sales reports, and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach sales representatives to improve performance and retain customers.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis and contribute to sales strategies and promotions.
• Engage with customers and distribution partners to maintain strong relationships and service standards.

Skills

Sales planning

Pipeline management

Customer relationships

Team coordination

Analytics & reporting

MS Office & CRM

Communication skills

Insurance sales experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Marketing or related field

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 diversified Max Group, and Axis Bank Limited. The company offers comprehensive protection and long-term savings life insurance solutions through multiple distribution channels, including agency and third-party partners. With an individual death claims paid ratio of 99.8% in FY25-26 and assets under management of Rs. 200,000 crore as of March 31, 2026, Axis Max Life demonstrates strong financial performance and reliability. The company maintains a customer-centric approach, focusing on need-based sales, high-quality service delivery, and trained human capital. Applicants can learn more about Axis Max Life Insurance Limited through its website and customer service channels.

Role Description

The Assistant Sales Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at PAN INDIA. This role is responsible for supporting the sales team in achieving business targets, overseeing daily sales operations, and ensuring adherence to company sales processes and guidelines. The Assistant Sales Manager will monitor performance metrics, prepare sales reports, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to drive customer acquisition and retention. The role includes mentoring and coaching sales representatives, conducting regular market and competitor analysis, and contributing to the implementation of sales strategies and promotional activities. The Assistant Sales Manager will also engage with customers and distribution partners to maintain strong relationships and a high standard of service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in sales planning, target achievement, and pipeline management.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer and partner relationships, with effective negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in team coordination, performance monitoring, and coaching or mentoring sales staff.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including comfort with sales metrics, MS Office tools, and CRM systems.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information to diverse audiences.
• Relevant experience in insurance, financial services, or banking sales is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in New Delhi, adapt to dynamic market conditions, and uphold ethical and customer-centric practices.