Sales Manager

Company Description Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. is a leading Indian health insurance provider headquartered in Chennai and operating since 2006 as the countrys first standalone health insurance company. The organization offers a wide range of health, personal accident, and overseas and domestic travel insurance products designed to address diverse and evolving healthcare needs. With over 16.9 crore lives covered, a strong in-house claims team, and a track record of settling significant claim amounts every hour, Star Health focuses on timely assistance and reliable support. The company provides cashless treatment across 14,000+ network hospitals, supported by lakhs of agents, multiple distribution channels, and bancassurance partnerships. Star Health emphasizes customer experience through 24x7 multilingual support, telehealth services, and continuous digital transformation to deliver seamless and accessible insurance solutions.

Role Description The Sales Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in Sholinganallur. The Sales Manager will lead and manage a team of sales professionals, set and monitor sales targets, and drive health insurance policy sales across assigned territories or channels. Daily responsibilities include planning and executing sales strategies, building and maintaining relationships with customers, agents, and partners, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. The role involves tracking performance metrics, preparing sales reports, coordinating with branch and regional teams, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Sales Manager will also support training and development of the sales team, contribute to local marketing initiatives, and identify opportunities to expand Star Healths reach and portfolio penetration.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong sales and business development skills, including experience in target setting, pipeline management, and closing deals in insurance or financial services.
• Candidates should possess team leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and performance-manage a diverse sales force.
• Candidates should possess customer relationship and stakeholder management skills, including effective communication, negotiation, and service-oriented problem-solving.
• Candidates should possess analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in using basic MS Office tools, CRM or sales tracking systems, and interpreting sales data for decision-making.
• Candidates should possess organizational and planning skills, including territory planning, time management, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant experience in health insurance, general insurance, banking, or financial services distribution is highly beneficial.
• A bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience in sales leadership will also be considered.
• Ability to work on-site in Sholinganallur, with flexibility to travel within the region for customer, agent, and partner meetings as required.