Sales Manager

Shriram Life Insurance; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriram Life Insurance invites a seasoned Business Development professional to drive growth across branches in Bengaluru. You will generate leads, secure key accounts, negotiate terms, and align sales with budgets and forecasts.

A proven track record in meeting sales targets, client acquisition, relationship management, and cross‑functional collaboration is essential. Travel may be required for client or branch visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Management, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in business development, sales, key-account management, or a similar commercial role.
• Proven track record of achieving sales/revenue targets.
• Strong skills in client acquisition, relationship management, negotiation, and business development.
• Ability to identify new markets, customers, and revenue opportunities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good presentation and reporting abilities.
• Comfortable working with sales targets, KPIs, budgets, and forecasts.
• Proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace and CRM systems.
• Willingness to travel if the role requires client or branch visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business-growth strategies.
• Generate new leads and convert them into customers.
• Manage important client relationships.
• Meet or exceed revenue and profitability targets.
• Prepare sales forecasts and business reports.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms.
• Coordinate with operations, finance, marketing, and senior management.
• Monitor competitors and market trends.
• Lead or mentor junior business/sales staff where applicable.
• Report business performance to senior management.

Skills

Client acquisition

Relationship management

Negotiation

Business development

Communication skills

Presentation

Reporting

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Commerce/Management

MBA or postgraduate qualification in Management/Marketing

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

CRM systems

Job description

Essential

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, Management, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in business development, sales, key-account management, or a similar commercial role.
• Proven track record of achieving sales/revenue targets.
• Strong skills in client acquisition, relationship management, negotiation, and business development.
• Ability to identify new markets, customers, and revenue opportunities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good presentation and reporting abilities.
• Comfortable working with sales targets, KPIs, budgets, and forecasts.
• Proficiency with MS Office/Google Workspace and CRM systems.
• Willingness to travel if the role requires client or branch visits.

Preferred

• Experience managing multiple business units, branches, products, or territories.
• Experience supervising or coordinating a sales/business team.
• Industry-specific experience relevant to your company.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Management/Marketing.
• Strong analytical and strategic-planning skills.
• Existing corporate/client network in the relevant market.

Key responsibilities to assess during hiring

A good candidate should be able to:

1. Develop and execute business-growth strategies.
2. Generate new leads and convert them into customers.
3. Manage important client relationships.
4. Meet or exceed revenue and profitability targets.
5. Prepare sales forecasts and business reports.
6. Negotiate contracts and commercial terms.
7. Coordinate with operations, finance, marketing, and senior management.
8. Monitor competitors and market trends.
9. Lead or mentor junior business/sales staff where applicable.
10. Report business performance to senior management.

Life Insurance, Credit Life, Group Business is mandatory.

CTC - Upto 6LPA