Job Title: Sales Manager – Insurance
Location: Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance / Sales Management
About the Role
We are seeking a goal-oriented Sales Manager – Insurance to join our team in Kandy. In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of insurance advisors while driving business growth and delivering outstanding customer solutions. Your primary responsibilities will include agent recruitment, performance management, and executing sales strategies to achieve revenue targets. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong leadership capabilities and a solid background in insurance sales.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and lead a team of insurance sales agents to meet performance goals.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue and customer acquisition.
- Monitor individual and team sales activities to ensure monthly and annual targets are met.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring a high level of satisfaction and trust.
- Identify market trends and adjust strategies to remain competitive and relevant.
- Support agents with sales pitches, client meetings, and closing high-value deals.
- Conduct regular team meetings and training sessions to improve knowledge and skills.
- Ensure adherence to insurance industry compliance and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with senior management on campaign planning and business forecasting.
- Prepare and submit timely reports on sales metrics and team progress.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in insurance sales, preferably in a team leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
- Solid understanding of insurance products, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, or a related field is a plus.
- Highly organized, with excellent time management and mentoring capabilities.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a respected and growing organization in the insurance sector.
- Lead a high-performance team and develop your career in leadership.
- Attractive remuneration and performance-based incentives.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to create a meaningful impact in customers’ financial well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need prior insurance experience to apply for this role?
Yes, previous experience in insurance sales or a related field is required, particularly with a proven track record in achieving targets and leading teams.
Is this a field-based or office-based job?
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Kandy, with both office responsibilities and regular client-facing or field engagements.
What kind of training or support is offered to new Sales Managers?
We offer on boarding training, product knowledge sessions, and ongoing leadership development to ensure your success in the role.