Business Head Sales - ( Investment & Insurance )
Job details
Pay
- ₹75,000 - ₹1,00,000 a month
Job type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Full job description
We are seeking a highly experienced, dynamic, and results-oriented Sales Head to lead, build, and scale investment and insurance sales function. The role involves driving strategic business growth, acquiring large corporate clients, building and managing high-performing sales teams, and owning revenue and profitability targets for the assigned region.
The ideal candidate will possess deep domain expertise in corporate insurance solutions, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of building teams and delivering sustained revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities: Business Development & Revenue Growth
- Drive acquisition of new clients across health, life, and general insurance products
- Develop and execute region-specific sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue targets
- Identify new markets, channels, and business opportunities
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of high-value corporate accounts
- Develop and drive profitable business growth for the assigned region/location
Leadership, Team Building & Recruitment
- Recruit, hire, and build a high-performing corporate sales team from the ground up
- Define organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities for the sales function
- Lead, motivate, and mentor the sales team to achieve targets
- Foster a performance-driven and customer-centric sales culture
- Set individual and team targets, monitor performance, and drive accountability
- Provide coaching, training, and continuous development to team members
- Manage attrition, succession planning, and team expansion as business grows
Client & Account Management
- Develop and manage relationships with large corporate clients and key decision-makers
- Conduct regular client interactions to understand needs and challenges
- Deliver customized insurance solutions and advisory support
- Review client portfolios to identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities
- Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and retention
Strategy & Planning
- Align sales objectives with the organization’s overall business strategy
- Participate in corporate strategic planning and business development initiatives
- Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and action plans
- Monitor market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activities
- Research and develop new sales opportunities or untapped markets
Stakeholder & Partner Management
- Maintain strong relationships with insurance companies and partners
- Liaise with clients regularly to understand issues and provide value-added solutions
- Resolve complex insurance and servicing issues
- Coordinate with underwriting, operations, and claims teams
Financial & Operational Responsibility
- Own the P&L for the assigned region/location
- Ensure profitability, cost control, and revenue growth
- Track performance metrics and ensure financial targets are achieved
- Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management
Requirements & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred)
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in corporate sales within insurance or financial services
- Proven experience in building and leading large sales teams
- Strong understanding of corporate insurance products and solutions
- Demonstrated ability to achieve aggressive revenue targets
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strategic thinking with strong analytical and leadership capabilities
- Highly motivated with strong client-focused approach
Preferred Qualification
- Broking License Certificate issued by the National Insurance Academy (NIA)
- Experience handling large corporate accounts and enterprise clients
- Strong industry network and relationships with insurers
Key Competencies
✔ Strategic Leadership
✔ Team Building & Talent Development
✔ Business Development Expertise
✔ Client Relationship Management
✔ Negotiation & Closing Skills
✔ Market Intelligence
✔ Financial & P&L Management
If you want, I can also prepare a perfect version tailored specifically for your organization (e.g., Beema1 / corporate broking model) with:
✅ Suggested CTC range for Kolkata market
✅ KPIs & performance metrics for Sales Head
✅ Organization structure under Sales Head
✅ Hiring scorecard for interview panel
✅ Corporate vs Retail sales focus version
Contact : 7605004099
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Experience:
- Team Handling of Insurance & Investment : 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person