Area Sales Manager

Job Title: Area Manager

Location: Solapur, Maharashtra

Industry: Insurance

Department: BFSI, Investments & Trading

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Category: General Insurance

Education Requirement: Graduate (Any Discipline)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of overall experience in Insurance Sales.
• At least 2 years of experience in leading and managing field sales teams.
• Strong understanding of General Insurance products and sales processes.
• Experience in team handling, business development, and target achievement.
• Prior experience in agency, direct sales, or distribution channels will be preferred.
• Marathi (spoken and written) is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of field sales executives/advisors.
• Drive team performance to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions, training programs, and performance reviews.
• Monitor daily sales activities and ensure effective execution of sales strategies.
• Support team members in lead generation, client acquisition, and relationship management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and channel partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to market expansion in Solapur and nearby areas.
• Track team productivity and ensure adherence to company policies and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and share regular sales performance reports with management.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Results-driven leader with strong people management and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong local market knowledge and networking capabilities.
• Ability to motivate teams and drive high-performance sales culture.
• Comfortable working in a target-driven, field-based sales environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and focused on business growth.

Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have relevant Insurance Sales experience, team handling exposure, and fluency in Marathi.

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