Client: Edelweiss Life Insurance
The Development Manager for the Life Insurance Agency Channel (Advisor) plays a crucial role in driving business growth and achieving sales targets through effective management of the advisor channel. This role involves leading a team of advisors formulating and implementing sales strategies and ensuring highquality service delivery to customers contributing significantly to the organizations success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit train and develop a team of advisors to achieve sales targets.
- Implement effective sales strategies to drive business growth and expand the customer base.
- Provide support and guidance to advisors in selling life insurance products and meeting customer needs.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to improve advisor productivity.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to develop proactive business plans.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to enhance the overall customer experience.
- Resolve escalated customer issues and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
- Prepare and present regular performance reports to the senior management team.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance advisor skills and knowledge.
- Participate in industry events and network with potential business partners.
- Manage the budget and resources effectively to achieve costeffective operations.
- Lead by example and foster a culture of excellence professionalism and integrity within the team.
- Stay updated with industry developments and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Marketing or a related field.
- Proven experience in a managerial role within the life insurance or financial services industry.
- Strong knowledge of life insurance products services and industry regulations.
- Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze market trends and devise effective business strategies.
- Experience in recruiting training and managing a highperforming sales team.
- Sound decisionmaking and problemsolving abilities under pressure.
- Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales management tools.
- Certification in insurance sales or financial planning is an advantage.
- Proactive and resultoriented mindset with a customercentric approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fastpaced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as per business requirements.
- High ethical standards and commitment to upholding professional integrity.
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