Agency Manager

Company Description SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd. is one of Indias most trusted life insurance companies, offering a wide range of protection, pension, savings, and health solutions for individual and group customers. With a strong nationwide presence through thousands of offices, employees, agents, and distribution partners, the company is focused on making insurance accessible across the country. SBI Life emphasizes a Customer-First approach, efficient operations, and seamless claim settlement supported by high ethical standards and increasing digital capabilities. The organization fosters a healthy, flexible work environment that supports personal and professional growth, while also maintaining a strong commitment to social responsibility in areas such as education, healthcare, disaster relief, and environmental initiatives. SBI Life is listed on both BSE and NSE and manages substantial assets, reflecting its scale, stability, and long-term focus.

Role Description The Agency Manager role at SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd. in Batala is a full-time, on-site position responsible for building, managing, and growing a team of insurance agents. The role involves recruiting and onboarding new agents, providing ongoing coaching, product training, and performance support to help them achieve individual and team sales targets. The Agency Manager will plan and execute local business development activities, monitor key sales metrics, and ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory guidelines, and ethical standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting potential customers with agents, guiding them on suitable insurance solutions, resolving agent and customer issues, and preparing regular reports and forecasts for branch leadership. Collaboration with branch staff and participation in reviews, training programs, and local market initiatives are integral parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong sales and business development skills, including target achievement, lead generation, and relationship building within the local market.
• Candidates should possess team leadership and people management skills, including recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and performance management of agents.
• Candidates should possess customer service and communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, negotiation, and the ability to explain insurance products and processes effectively.
• Candidates should possess planning and organizational skills, including territory planning, activity scheduling, time management, and the ability to prepare accurate reports and sales forecasts.
• Candidates should possess basic financial and analytical skills, including understanding of insurance and investment concepts, interpreting sales data, and using insights to drive performance.
• Candidates should ideally have a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized institution; prior experience in insurance, financial services, or direct sales management is highly beneficial.
• Candidates should be comfortable working on-site in Batala, familiar with local market dynamics, and willing to travel locally for agent and customer meetings.
• Candidates should demonstrate high ethical standards,