Sales Manager

Shriram Life Insurance; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriram Life Insurance in Kochi seeks a full-time Sales Manager to lead a local sales team, set targets, and drive revenue growth. You will plan and execute sales strategies, meet clients, and deliver engaging presentations to build lasting relationships.

The role requires strong leadership, reporting, and the ability to travel regionally, with a focus on expanding rural and urban markets while maintaining customer-centric service standards.

Qualifications

• Strong sales leadership and team management with targets and coaching.
• Proven ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze sales data and inform strategic planning.
• Experience with tech-driven sales tools and digital platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in en_US and local languages.
• Experience in field or branch sales within financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Finance or related field; advanced degree or certifications are a plus.
• On-site in Kochi with willingness to travel regionally, including rural areas.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical business practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a local sales team in Kochi.
• Set targets and monitor performance to drive revenue growth.
• Plan and execute sales strategies; meet prospective and existing customers.
• Deliver product presentations and build long-term client relationships.
• Track market trends and prepare sales reports.
• Coordinate with marketing and operations to maintain service standards.
• Mentor team members and support performance development.
• Expand reach across rural and urban markets.

Skills

Strong sales leadership

Team management

Target setting

Coaching sales professionals

Relationship building

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Sales data analysis

Presentations

Technology-driven sales tools

Digital platforms familiarity

Communication & negotiation

Field/branch sales management

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related

Job description

Company Description

We are a customer-centric organization focused on delivering affordable, high-quality solutions tailored to the needs of the average Indian. Our growth is powered by technology-led innovation, including digital platforms such as ShriMithra, Astra, ShriA, and the Smart Suraksha Card, designed to provide seamless service experiences. With a strong presence in both rural and urban markets, around 40% of our business originates from rural areas, reflecting our commitment to extending financial security across the country. Decades of trusted service, operational excellence, and deeply rooted core values of integrity and efficiency define how we work and how we serve our customers.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Sales Manager role based in Kochi. The Sales Manager will lead and develop a local sales team, set and monitor sales targets, and drive revenue growth in assigned territories. Daily responsibilities include planning and executing sales strategies, meeting with prospective and existing customers, conducting product presentations, and building strong, long-term client relationships. The role involves tracking market trends, preparing sales reports, coordinating with marketing and operations teams, and ensuring that customer-centric values and service standards are consistently met. The Sales Manager will also mentor team members, support their performance development, and contribute to expanding our reach across both rural and urban markets.

Qualifications

• Strong sales leadership and team management skills, with experience setting targets and coaching sales professionals.
• Proficiency in relationship building, customer service, and stakeholder management to support a customer-centric approach.
• Ability to analyze sales data, prepare reports, and use insights for strategic planning and performance improvement.
• Familiarity with technology-driven sales tools or digital platforms, and comfort working in a data-informed environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in en_US and local languages as applicable.
• Proven experience in field sales or branch sales management, preferably within financial services or related sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related discipline; an advanced degree or relevant certifications are an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Kochi, with readiness to travel within the region, including rural areas when required.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and adherence to ethical business practices.