Business Development Manager

Edelweiss Life Insurance; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelweiss Life Insurance in Ahmedabad invites a Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying new opportunities, meeting clients, and expanding the company’s regional footprint. You will collaborate with sales, marketing and operations to ensure a seamless client journey and timely policy issuance.

Based on a strong field presence, you will manage leads, present solutions, track performance metrics, and contribute to local marketing initiatives to achieve sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Strong business development and sales skills, including prospecting, lead conversion, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Customer-focused mindset to understand financial protection needs and match them with appropriate life insurance solutions.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions, presentations, and collaboration with internal teams.
• Analytical and planning abilities to set targets, monitor performance, interpret market trends, and prepare business reports.
• Familiarity with life insurance or financial services products; prior experience in insurance, banking, or financial sales is beneficial.
• Comfort working in an on-site, target-driven environment, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field; relevant professional certifications in insurance or financial planning are an advantage.
• Proficiency in basic digital tools (CRM systems, spreadsheets, and presentation software) and willingness to learn new platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities and expand market presence in Ahmedabad.
• Build and nurture relationships with individual and corporate clients; conduct meetings and presentations.
• Prospect, generate leads, and close deals for life insurance solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, marketing, operations) to ensure seamless customer experience and timely policy issuance.
• Track performance metrics and prepare regular business reports; participate in local marketing/outreach initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship mgmt

Customer focus

Communication skills

Presentations

Analytical thinking

CRM tools

Spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

Company Description Edelweiss Life Insurance, established as a nationwide life insurer in July 2011, is dedicated to protecting people’s dreams and aspirations. The company focuses on innovation, simplicity, and a modern approach to life insurance that aligns with the expectations of today’s customers. Edelweiss Life Insurance offers need-based and innovative products designed to help customers live their “#zindagiunlimited” by securing their financial future. With a strong customer-centric ethos, the company operates through multiple distribution channels to reach and serve diverse communities across the country. Team members join a growing organization that values customer trust, long-term relationships, and continuous improvement in products and service.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Manager role based in Ahmedabad. The Business Development Manager will identify and develop new business opportunities, build and nurture relationships with individual and corporate clients, and expand the company’s market presence in the region. Daily responsibilities include prospecting and lead generation, conducting client meetings and presentations, understanding customer protection and investment needs, and recommending suitable life insurance solutions. The role involves collaborating with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and operations, to ensure a seamless customer experience and timely policy issuance. The Business Development Manager will also track performance metrics, prepare regular business reports, and participate in local marketing or outreach initiatives to drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Strong business development and sales skills, including prospecting, lead conversion, negotiation, and relationship management.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to understand financial protection needs and match them with appropriate life insurance solutions.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions, presentations, and collaboration with internal teams.
• Analytical and planning abilities to set targets, monitor performance, interpret market trends, and prepare business reports.
• Familiarity with life insurance or financial services products; prior experience in insurance, banking, or financial sales is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working in an on-site, target-driven environment, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; relevant professional certifications in insurance or financial planning are an advantage.
• Proficiency in basic digital tools (CRM systems, spreadsheets, and presentation software) and willingness to learn new platforms.