Job Description

Job Title: Sales Manager - Insurance (Direct & Agency Channels)

Location:

Vile Parle

Department:

Sales & Distribution

Industry:

Insurance (Life, Health & General)

Experience:

2 to 5 years

Employment Type:

Full-time

Reporting to:

Channel Head

Job Summary:

We are looking for a driven and goal-oriented

Sales Manager

with 2 to 5 years of experience in the insurance industry, preferably across

Direct Selling and Agency models

. The role demands expertise in selling

Life, Health, and General Insurance products

, developing sales teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring consistent business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Sales Channel:

Acquire new customers through cold calling, referrals, digital outreach, and walk-ins. Promote and sell Life, Health, and General Insurance policies based on customer needs. Conduct financial needs analysis and recommend suitable insurance plans. Maintain customer lifecycle management and ensure renewals, cross-selling, and upselling. Meet individual sales targets and contribute to branch productivity.

Agency Channel:

Recruit and onboard qualified insurance agents/advisors. Train and mentor agents to enhance their productivity and compliance. Drive agents to achieve individual and team business targets. Monitor agent activity, provide performance feedback, and support career development. Conduct periodic performance reviews and training sessions.

General Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including underwriting, claims, and operations. Prepare and share sales reports, pipeline updates, and market feedback with leadership. Ensure adherence to IRDAI regulations and company compliance standards. Keep up to date with competitor offerings and market trends.

Required Skills:

Sales & Target Orientation: Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets in insurance. Team Leadership: Ability to recruit, train, and manage advisors or sales teams effectively. Product Knowledge: Strong understanding of Life, Health, and General Insurance products. Customer Relationship Management: Ability to build lasting customer and agent relationships. Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication to engage clients and lead teams. Negotiation & Persuasion: Skilled at closing deals and handling objections. Problem Solving: Capable of managing objections, customer issues, and operational challenges. Compliance Awareness: Knowledge of IRDAI regulations and insurance sales best practices. Time Management: Strong organizational and planning abilities. Tech Savvy: Basic proficiency with CRM tools, MS Office, and digital sales platforms.

Candidate Requirements:

Graduate (Any Stream); MBA/PGDM preferred. 2 to 5 years of relevant sales experience in insurance (Life, Health, or General). Hands-on experience in

Direct Sales

and

Agency recruitment

. Strong knowledge of insurance products and regulatory guidelines. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. Proven ability to manage targets and work under pressure. Local market knowledge and existing network will be an added advantage.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. Benefits including health insurance, paid time off, etc. Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

Day shift
Language:

English (Preferred)
Work Location: In person