Sales Manager

Shriram Life Insurance; Srikakulam; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriram Life Insurance in India is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team and drive life insurance growth in the Srikakulam region. This full-time, hybrid role blends on-site duties with flexible planning and remote interactions to serve rural and urban customers.

You will coach executives, set sales targets, expand market presence, and ensure compliance while collaborating with marketing and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer experiences across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven sales leadership to achieve targets.
• Strong relationship-building with diverse markets.
• Business development and negotiation skills.
• Comfort with digital tools and CRM.
• Excellent communication and presentation.
• Analytical and reporting skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Marketing; experience in insurance sales preferred.
• Ability to work hybrid in Srikakulam.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Drive life insurance business growth in Srikakulam.
• Achieve sales targets and identify new segments.
• Build and maintain client and partner relationships.
• Monitor sales performance and report results.
• Coach and mentor sales executives.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams on strategies.
• Support marketing initiatives and deliver good customer experience.

Skills

Sales leadership

Relationship building

Business development

CRM tools

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Online sales platforms

Remote communication tools

Job description

Company Description

Shriram Life Insurance is driven by a customer-centric approach, offering affordable and high-quality life insurance solutions tailored to the needs of the average individual in India. The company leverages technology-led innovation through digital platforms such as ShriMithra, Astra, ShriA, and the Smart Suraksha Card to deliver seamless service experiences. With a strong commitment to both rural and urban markets, around 40% of its business comes from rural areas, reflecting its focus on broad financial inclusion. Shriram Life Insurance is built on decades of trust, integrity, and operational excellence, supported by robust core values that guide every aspect of its work.

Role Description

The Sales Manager will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing sales team to drive life insurance business growth in the Srikakulam region. This full-time, hybrid role involves managing on-site activities in Srikakulam while allowing some work-from-home flexibility for planning, reporting, and virtual customer interactions. Day-to-day tasks include achieving sales targets, identifying new customer segments, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners, and monitoring sales performance. The role also includes coaching and mentoring sales executives, supporting them with training and guidance, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Sales Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement sales strategies, support marketing initiatives, and deliver an excellent customer experience across rural and urban markets.

Qualifications

• Proven sales leadership skills, including team management, performance monitoring, and mentoring to achieve business targets.


• Strong relationship-building and customer service abilities, with experience engaging diverse customer segments in both rural and urban markets.


• Solid business development and negotiation skills, with the capacity to identify opportunities, close deals, and expand market presence.


• Comfort with digital tools and technology-driven processes, including CRM systems, online sales platforms, and remote communication tools.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain insurance products clearly and build trust with customers and stakeholders.


• Good analytical and reporting skills, including experience tracking sales metrics, preparing performance reports, and using data for decision-making.


• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; relevant experience in insurance or financial services sales is highly preferred.


• Ability to work in a hybrid setup based in Srikakulam, manage field activities, and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.