Area Sales Manager

Job Opportunity – Area Manager (Health Insurance) Location: Thrissur, Kerala Industry: Insurance (Health Insurance) Department: BFSI, Investments & Trading Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Role Category: General Insurance Education: Graduate (Any Discipline) Role Overview Policybazaar is seeking an experienced and dynamic Area / Territory Manager to lead and drive field sales operations in Thrissur. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in insurance sales, proven leadership experience in managing field sales teams, and the ability to consistently deliver business growth through effective team management and strategic execution. Key Responsibilities - Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Field Sales Executives to achieve business objectives. - Drive sales performance by ensuring the team consistently meets and exceeds assigned targets. - Conduct regular coaching sessions, training programs, and performance reviews to enhance team productivity. - Oversee day-to-day field sales operations and ensure the effective implementation of sales strategies. - Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and business partners to drive long-term business growth. - Monitor sales performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective action plans. - Ensure compliance with organizational policies, operational processes, and regulatory guidelines. Eligibility Criteria - Graduate in any discipline from a recognized institution. - Minimum 5 years of overall experience in Insurance Sales. - Minimum 2 years of experience leading and managing field sales teams. - Proficiency in Malayalam (spoken and written) is mandatory. - Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Sound understanding of the local market and customer landscape. - Willingness to work in a target-driven, field-based sales environment. Desired Candidate Profile - Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate high-performing sales teams. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities. - Self-motivated, result-oriented, and capable of driving business growth in a competitive environment. - Customer-focused with a proactive approach towards achieving organizational objectives. Important Note Preference will be given to candidates who are available to join within the next 5–10 days. Only immediate joiners will be considered for this opportunity.