Sales Manager

Company Description Bajaj Life Insurance is one of India’s fastest-growing life insurance companies, offering a broad portfolio of products including ULIPs, term plans, retirement solutions, and child policies to support long-term financial security. With over 3.47 crore policyholders, a strong AUM, high claim settlement ratio, and robust solvency margin, the company focuses on reliable protection and disciplined wealth creation. A wide distribution network of hundreds of branches, thousands of insurance consultants, and leading bank partnerships ensures easy access and customer-first service. Bajaj Life fosters an innovative, collaborative culture across its large employee base and has been consistently recognized as a great employer and leading digital insurer. The organization continues to invest in digital platforms and convenient service channels to deliver accessible, high-quality insurance experiences.

Role Description The Sales Manager role at Bajaj Life is a full-time, hybrid position based in Pratapgarh, with a mix of on-site work and some work-from-home flexibility. The Sales Manager will be responsible for leading and developing a team of insurance sales consultants, setting and monitoring sales targets, and driving business growth within the assigned territory. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and executing sales strategies, supporting branch-level initiatives, conducting market analysis, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and company guidelines. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, distribution partners, and internal stakeholders, while promoting Bajaj Life’s products and customer-first service ethos. The Sales Manager will also track performance metrics, prepare regular reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sales processes and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in sales planning, target achievement, and territory management, with experience in life insurance or financial services preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and customer engagement abilities, with a focus on delivering customer-first service.
• Team leadership capabilities, including coaching, performance management, and motivating sales consultants to meet or exceed goals.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting sales data, market trends, and implementing effective sales strategies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present products, clarify complex information, and collaborate across teams.
• Comfort with digital tools and CRM systems, and openness to adopting new technology platforms and sales enablement solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Proven experience in a sales supervisory or managerial role, ideally within insurance, banking, or financial services.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, manage time effectively, and travel within the Pratapgarh region as required.