Job Description – Area Sales Manager
Location: Surat
Industry: Insurance
Department: BFSI, Investments & Trading
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Role Category: General Insurance
Education Requirement
- Graduate in any discipline
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of overall experience in Insurance Sales
- At least 2 years of experience in leading and managing field sales teams
- Prior experience in General Insurance sales will be preferred
- Candidates must have strong knowledge of the Surat market and regional business landscape
- Regional language proficiency (Gujarati) is mandatory
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of field sales executives
- Drive team performance to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets
- Conduct regular coaching sessions, training programs, and performance reviews
- Oversee field sales operations to ensure effective implementation of sales strategies
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication
- Develop sales strategies to expand business opportunities across Surat and nearby regions
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements to drive business growth
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, compliance standards, and reporting processes
Desired Candidate Profile
- Results-driven leader with strong team handling and people management skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
- Comfortable working in a target-driven, field-based sales environment
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively
- Willingness to travel within Surat and nearby locations as required
- Ability to communicate effectively in Gujarati and Hindi is mandatory
