Direct Sales Leader

HDFC Life; Khordha; Sur place; INR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HDFC Life in Bhubaneswar seeks a Direct Sales Leader to drive growth by leading a team of Financial Consultants, recruiting and mentoring them, and setting ambitious sales targets.

You will plan local sales strategies, conduct customer meetings, ensure high customer satisfaction, and train the team on products and processes, while ensuring compliance and generating performance reports.

On-site role with local travel, requiring strong communication, sales leadership, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Customer service and customer satisfaction focus.
• Proven sales leadership with ability to meet targets.
• Training and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience in insurance or financial services sales leadership.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• On-site work in Bhubaneswar with local travel.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing or related field.

Responsabilités

• Lead a direct sales team of Financial Consultants to drive performance.
• Recruit, onboard and mentor Financial Consultants.
• Set sales targets and monitor performance against goals.
• Plan and execute local sales strategies.
• Meet with customers to promote and service policies.
• Provide training and coaching on products and processes.
• Prepare performance reports and analyze sales trends.
• Collaborate with branch and regional leadership to boost productivity.

Connaissances

communication

customer service

sales

training

insurance sales leadership

analytical/reporting

on-site in Bhubaneswar

bachelor’s degree

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/marketing or related field

Description du poste

Company Description

HDFC Life is one of India’s leading private life insurance companies, offering a broad range of individual and group insurance solutions. Formed as a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC), India’s leading housing finance institution, and abrdn plc in the United Kingdom, the company combines strong local expertise with global financial experience. Its portfolio includes protection, pension, savings, investment, and health plans, along with customizable riders at nominal cost to meet diverse customer needs. With around 500 branches across India reaching over 900 cities and towns, and an international liaison office in Dubai, HDFC Life provides strong market presence and a large network of Financial Consultants. Applicants can learn more about the organization and its offerings by visiting www.hdfclife.com.

Role Description

The Direct Sales Leader is a full-time, on-site role based in Bhubaneswar, responsible for driving sales performance and business growth through effective leadership of a direct sales team. This position involves recruiting, onboarding, and mentoring Financial Consultants, setting sales targets, and monitoring performance against goals. The role includes planning and executing local sales strategies, conducting customer meetings, and ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction and policy servicing. The Direct Sales Leader will conduct regular training and coaching sessions, provide product and process guidance, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role also requires preparing performance reports, analyzing sales trends, and collaborating with branch and regional leadership to optimize sales productivity.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and the ability to present and influence effectively.
• Candidates should possess Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction skills to build long-term relationships, handle queries, and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Candidates should possess Sales skills, including prospecting, closing, and achieving or exceeding sales targets in a competitive environment.
• Candidates should possess Training skills to coach, motivate, and develop direct sales teams and Financial Consultants.
• Proven experience in insurance or financial services sales leadership is highly beneficial.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret sales data and implement improvement plans.
• Ability to work on-site in Bhubaneswar, manage field activities, and travel locally as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.