Agency Leader

Company Description Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance (SUD Life), founded in 2009, is a joint venture between Bank of India, Union Bank of India, and Dai-ichi Life Holdings of Japan. Leveraging a combined network of over 11,000 branches, SUD Life serves more than 64 million customers and has one of India’s widest life insurance distribution footprints, including extensive reach into rural areas through sponsored Regional Rural Banks. Dai-ichi Life, established in 1902, is Japan’s second largest life insurer and a global top-tier company known for strong product expertise and asset management. SUD Life’s cross-cultural workforce is central to its growth, with a culture that values inclusion, merit-based rewards, and professional development. Applicants can expect an environment that encourages ambition, performance, and long-term career growth in the life insurance sector.
Role Description As an Agency Leader, you will be responsible for building, leading, and managing a team of insurance advisors to drive business growth in Sitarganj. This full-time, on-site role involves recruiting and onboarding advisors, providing ongoing training and mentoring, and monitoring sales performance against targets. You will plan and execute local sales and marketing activities, support advisors in meeting customer needs, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role requires regular field visits, relationship building with customers and partners, accurate reporting of productivity and business metrics, and active participation in regional reviews and performance improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Strong sales, target achievement, and business development capabilities, preferably in life insurance or financial services.
Team leadership and people management skills, including recruitment, coaching, performance monitoring, and motivation of advisors.
Customer relationship management skills, with the ability to understand financial needs and recommend suitable insurance solutions.
Planning, organizing, and analytical skills to track performance metrics, prepare reports, and implement improvement actions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to conduct training sessions and engage diverse stakeholders.
Comfort working on-site and in the field in Sitarganj, with readiness for local travel and community outreach.
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; a specialization in business, commerce, or finance is an advantage.
Prior experience in agency management, insurance distribution, or banking is highly beneficial.
Understanding of regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements in the Indian life insurance industry is preferred.

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