Sales Manager

Company Description Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd., headquartered in Chennai, is Indias first standalone health insurance provider, operating since 2006. The company offers a wide range of innovative products across health, personal accident, and domestic and overseas travel insurance, tailored to diverse customer needs. With more than 16.9 crore lives covered and 14,000+ employees, 800+ branch offices, and 5.8 lakh agents across India, Star Health has a strong nationwide presence. It provides cashless treatment through 14,000+ network hospitals and operates a dedicated in-house claim settlement team with a strong track record of swift claim processing. Star Health focuses on customer-centric services, including 24x7 multilingual call center support, telehealth consultations, and digital solutions that enhance accessibility and user experience.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Sales Manager role based in Fatehpur. The Sales Manager will lead and develop a local sales team, set sales targets, and drive health insurance business growth within the assigned territory. Responsibilities include planning and executing sales strategies, coaching and motivating agents, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role involves building strong relationships with customers, banks, brokers, and other distribution partners, conducting market analysis, and implementing initiatives to improve customer acquisition and retention. The Sales Manager will also collaborate with branch leadership and corporate teams to align local sales activities with overall business goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management, preferably in insurance or financial services, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Skills in team leadership, coaching, and performance management to guide and develop sales and agent networks.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities with customers, distribution partners, and local stakeholders.
• Competence in territory planning, market analysis, and execution of sales strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and make data-informed decisions.
• Good understanding of health insurance products and basic regulatory requirements (IRDAI guidelines preferred).
• Bachelors degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, or a related field; relevant professional certifications in insurance or sales are an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic digital tools used for sales tracking and reporting.
• Willingness to travel within the territory as required and collaborate closely with branch and corporate teams.