Sales Manager

Company Description Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited, incorporated in 2007, is a joint venture backed by Canara Bank, HSBC Insurance (Asia Pacific) Holdings Limited, Punjab National Bank, and other public shareholders and investors. Headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, the company operates more than 100 branch offices across India and follows a bancassurance-led model that leverages the trust and reach of leading public and private banks. For over 17 years, it has served customers through a diversified network of partner banks and digital channels in Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities. The company offers a broad portfolio of life insurance solutions, including term plans, retirement products, credit life, and employee benefit schemes for individual and group segments. Guided by its “Promises Ka Partner” philosophy, Canara HSBC Life Insurance focuses on simpler insurance, faster claim processes, and long-term customer relationships.
Role Description This is a full-time, hybrid Sales Manager role based in Gurugram, with a mix of in-office and work-from-home flexibility. The Sales Manager will lead and develop a sales team to achieve business targets for life insurance products across individual and group segments. Daily responsibilities include planning and executing sales strategies, monitoring performance metrics, and driving business growth through bancassurance partners and digital channels. The role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with partner bank branches, coaching and mentoring sales representatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards. The Sales Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders on product positioning, campaign execution, and customer experience initiatives, while preparing regular reports and forecasts for management.
Qualifications
Strong sales and business development capabilities, including experience in achieving and exceeding revenue and growth targets.
Proficiency in relationship management and stakeholder engagement, ideally with bancassurance partners or financial institutions.
Skills in team leadership, coaching, and performance management to guide and motivate a diverse sales team.
Ability to analyze sales data, prepare reports, and use insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
Knowledge of life insurance products, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics (experience in insurance or financial services is highly preferred).
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong negotiation and customer orientation.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
Comfort with hybrid work arrangements and digital tools for sales enablement, reporting, and collaboration.

Work arrangement
Hybrid