Assistant Manager/Business Development Manager - Insurance

About the job:

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Assistant Manager / Business Development Manager to drive life insurance sales through direct client engagement and field visits. The ideal candidate should have a strong sales background, experience in lead generation, and the ability to convert prospects into customers. This is a performance-oriented role that offers attractive incentives, allowances, and excellent career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Generate leads through field visits, cold calling, reference networks, and market activities

- Conduct customer meetings to understand financial needs and recommend suitable life insurance products

- Explain policy details, benefits, and premium options to clients and resolve their queries

- Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets and contribute to overall business growth

- Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction

- Coordinate with branch teams, operations, and underwriters to ensure smooth policy processing

- Participate in marketing campaigns, roadshows, and customer engagement initiatives

- Maintain timely records of all sales activities, leads, and customer interactions in CRM or reporting formats

- Stay updated on market trends, competitor offerings, and regulatory guidelines

Required Skills & Competencies

- Proven field sales experience (minimum 2 years) in life insurance, financial products, or similar sectors

- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet targets

- Good understanding of life insurance products, customer needs, and regulatory compliance

- Willingness to travel extensively for field visits and customer meetings

- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with reporting tools or CRM systems

Qualifications

- Master's/Bachelor's degree in any discipline (Graduation is mandatory)

- IRDAI certification preferred (can be obtained post-joining if not available)

- Candidates with prior experience in insurance sales, agency, or banca channels will be preferred

What We Offer

Lucrative performance-based incentives and monthly/quarterly rewards

Travel and communication allowances

Professional development and career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture and sales enablement tools