General Manager - Insurance

Experience: 7 to 14 Years Location: Cochin (Work from Office) Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, and alternate Saturdays Industry: Insurance (Brokerage / Insurance Company Division) Key Responsibilities: Lead the sales function as a Profit Center Head, managing operations at a PAN India level. Drive revenue growth through strategic planning and effective market penetration. Formulate and implement market strategies to expand the business across India. Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities in regional and national markets. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, including insurance brokers and independent financial advisors. Promote and introduce new insurance products to intermediaries through regular engagement. Enhance profitability of current offerings by encouraging clients to use value-added services. Provide expert consultation to clients to identify the most suitable coverage for their needs. Ensure high-quality customer service by promptly addressing client queries and concerns. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of both new and existing products by coordinating with internal teams. Stay informed about current market conditions and competitor products to maintain credibility with clients. Monitor and report sales performance, including oversight of other sales team members as required. Ensure compliance with IRDA regulations and stay updated with changes in the regulatory landscape. Collaborate with underwriters to modify policies in response to client requirements. Support marketing initiatives by contributing to the creation of marketing materials and website content. Required Qualifications & Skills: MBA with a minimum of 12 years of experience in B2B corporate medical insurance sales, preferably from insurance brokerage or insurance companies. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Strong relationship-building and client engagement abilities. Proven sales and negotiation skills with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets. Ability to build trust and rapport with clients and partners. High level of customer service orientation. Strong presentation and analytical skills, particularly in interpreting sales data and statistics. Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records. Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and professionalism. Creative thinking and the ability to develop innovative business solutions. Solid commercial acumen and a strong interest in the insurance and financial services industry Show more Show less