Branch Manager

Bharti AXA Life Insurance; Davanagere; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bharti AXA Life Insurance is seeking a dynamic Branch Manager to lead our Agency Vertical in the Sales – Agency Channel. You will oversee branch operations, recruit and develop agents, and drive achievement of sales targets through effective coaching and strategy.

The role demands strong leadership, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of the local market. Bachelor’s degree is mandatory; MBA preferred, with 5–8 years in sales and 2–3 years in life insurance agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 5–8 years in sales experience, with 2–3 years in life insurance, preferably in agency vertical.
• Proven track record of achieving targets and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and develop a team of insurance agents and agency leaders.
• Monitor agent performance and provide coaching for improvement.
• Drive business targets through agency channel and identify new market opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to policies, processes, and regulatory norms, maintaining documentation and reports.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction through agent servicing and timely grievance resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: Branch Manager Agency Vertical

Department: Sales – Agency Channel

Location:

Reports To: Cluster Manager.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Branch Manager to lead and manage our Agency Vertical in the Life Insurance sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing branch operations, driving business through agent recruitment, development, and retention, and ensuring achievement of sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

Team Management:

• Recruit, train, and develop a team of insurance agents and agency leaders.
• Monitor agent performance and provide coaching for improvement.
• Ensure active engagement and retention of agents.

Business Development:

• Drive business targets through agency channel.
• Identify potential markets and tap new business opportunities.
• Ensure proper lead management and conversion through agents.

Sales & Targets:

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Track team productivity and implement strategies to improve performance.

Compliance & Operations:

• Ensure adherence to company policies, processes, and regulatory norms.
• Maintain documentation and reports as per organizational standards.

Customer Relationship:

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through agent servicing.
• Resolve customer grievances in a timely and effective manner.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Ability to motivate and drive performance
• Proficiency in local market understanding and networking

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (mandatory); MBA or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in sales, with at least 2–3 years in life insurance, preferably in agency vertical
• Proven track record of achieving targets and managing a team

Preferred candidate profile