Area Manager

Job Opportunity: Area Manager

Location: Malappuram, Kerala

Industry: Insurance / Term Insurance

Role Summary

Policybazaar is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Area Manager – Term Insurance to lead and drive field sales operations in Malappuram. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Life Insurance / Term Insurance sales, proven team-handling capabilities, and a consistent track record of achieving business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Field Sales Executives to achieve assigned business targets.
• Drive sales performance and ensure consistent achievement of monthly and quarterly targets.
• Develop and execute effective sales strategies for the Term Insurance business.
• Conduct regular coaching, training, and performance reviews to enhance team productivity.
• Manage day-to-day field sales operations across the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor team performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective action plans.
• Identify new business opportunities and increase market penetration across Malappuram.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to drive business growth.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, sales 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 in leading and managing Field Sales teams.
• Experience in Life Insurance / Term Insurance sales is preferred.
• Proficiency in Malayalam (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the Malappuram/Kerala market and local customer landscape.
• Willingness to work in a target-driven, field-based sales environment.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong experience in team handling and field sales management.
• Ability to build, motivate, and manage high-performing sales teams.
• Strong business development and customer acquisition skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self-driven, result-oriented, and customer-focused approach.
• Strong understanding of the local market and competitive landscape.

Important Note

Immediate Joiners are mandatory. Candidates who can join within the next 1–10 days will be given preference. Only immediate joiners or candidates with a maximum notice period of 10 days will be considered.