Recruitment Manager (Agency)

Prudential plc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential plc in Singapore is seeking a Recruitment Lead for the Agency Division responsible for driving growth in the agency force and guiding Agency Leaders. You will oversee selection and onboarding of Financial Representatives, shaping a high-performing pipeline aligned with business goals.

You will report to the Recruitment Cluster Head, manage recruitment metrics, and collaborate with Agency Leaders to meet monthly and yearly targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in distribution management, recruitment or sales.
• Bachelor in Business or related field.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive manpower growth through identified key performance indicators.
• Provide guidance, support and direction to Agency Leaders to achieve monthly and yearly targets in line with the company’s plan in areas of recruitment and retention, and to ensure alignment with the company’s strategies.
• Identify and lead recruitment related projects/initiatives that support Agency Division in driving manpower growth.
• Work closely with Agency Leaders in identifying quality Financial Representatives through the use of selection tools and other qualitative assessment techniques including interviews.
• Oversee the systematic onboarding of new Financial Representatives through various company initiatives to develop the right foundation and positive behaviours.
• Set and track the expected standards for new Financial Representatives, and ensure that they adhere to these standards in order to build longevity in the career.
• Identify and encourage Financial Representatives who aspire to progress towards a career in agency management.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Data management

Education

Bachelor in Business or related field

Job description

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Job Profile Summary:

In this role, you will drive recruitment activities for Agency Division and provide guidance to Agency Leaders. As part of this dynamic role, you will report to the Recruitment Cluster Head and work closely with Agency Division to drive growth in the agency force, bringing in quality and productive Financial Representatives. You will also be responsible for the selection and development of quality Financial Representatives, through a systematic onboarding process to inculcate them with best practice behaviours.

Job Description:

• Drive manpower growth through identified key performance indicators.
• Provide guidance, support and direction to Agency Leaders to achieve monthly and yearly targets in line with the company’s plan in areas of recruitment and retention, and to ensure alignment with the company’s strategies.
• Identify and lead recruitment related projects/initiatives that support Agency Division in driving manpower growth.
• Work closely with Agency Leaders in identifying quality Financial Representatives through the use of selection tools and other qualitative assessment techniques including interviews.
• Oversee the systematic onboarding of new Financial Representatives through various company initiatives to develop the right foundation and positive behaviours.
• Set and track the expected standards for new Financial Representatives, and ensure that they adhere to these standards in order to build longevity in the career.
• Identify and encourage Financial Representatives who aspire to progress towards a career in agency management.

Who we are looking for:

Competencies & Personal Traits

• Exhibit ability to deliver effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills
• Good presentation and negotiating skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills in influencing and persuasion
• Dynamic individual who strives in fast moving environment
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with strong data management and administrative capabilities, ensuring accuracy and operational efficiency.

Working Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with Distribution Management, stakeholder management, recruitment or sales activities

Education:

• Bachelor in Business or related fields of study

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.