Sales Manager - Life Insurance, Field Sales, Agent Recruitment

Placement Services; Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placement Services is seeking a Sales Manager to drive life insurance sales across multiple regions in India, including Assam, Odisha, and West Bengal. You will lead a field sales team, implement strategies to grow market share, and oversee recruitment and training of agents to build a high-performing network.

The role requires strong communication, market analysis, and the ability to report sales metrics to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum demonstrated field sales experience in life insurance.
• Proven ability to lead teams to meet performance targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for analyzing market data and trends.
• Experience in recruitment and training of agents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of sales professionals, offering direction and support to meet and surpass sales objectives.
• Formulate and implement targeted sales strategies aimed at increasing market share within the life insurance domain.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and mentoring processes for new agents to cultivate a competent sales force.
• Build and sustain effective client relationships to promote satisfaction and long-term engagement.
• Monitor market dynamics and competitor activities to pinpoint growth opportunities and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Generate comprehensive reports on sales metrics and present these insights to senior leadership for assessment.

Skills

Team leadership

Field sales experience

Market analysis

Communication skills

Recruitment and training

Job description

Sales Manager

Purpose of the Role The Sales Manager is instrumental in driving the sales performance within the life insurance sector across various regions in India, including Assam, Odisha, and West Bengal. This role entails the management of a sales team and the formulation of strategic initiatives to enhance market presence and revenue.

Scope of Work

• Lead a team of sales professionals, offering direction and support to meet and surpass sales objectives.
• Formulate and implement targeted sales strategies aimed at increasing market share within the life insurance domain.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and mentoring processes for new agents to cultivate a competent sales force.
• Build and sustain effective client relationships to promote satisfaction and long-term engagement.
• Monitor market dynamics and competitor activities to pinpoint growth opportunities and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Generate comprehensive reports on sales metrics and present these insights to senior leadership for assessment.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in field sales within the life insurance industry is essential.
• Strong capability in leading teams with an emphasis on achieving performance targets.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong interpersonal capabilities.
• Proficient in analyzing market data and trends for informed decision-making.
• Expertise in recruitment and training methodologies for insurance agents.

Applications will be evaluated based on how well candidates meet the requirements outlined above.