Company Description HDFC Life is one of India’s leading private life insurance companies, offering a wide range of individual and group insurance solutions across protection, pension, savings, investment, and health. It is a joint venture between Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC), India’s leading housing finance institution, and abrdn plc, a major financial services provider in the United Kingdom. The company’s diverse portfolio includes numerous retail and group products, along with optional riders that allow customers to customize their plans at a nominal cost.

HDFC Life has an extensive distribution network with about 500 branches across India, reaching customers in over 900 cities and towns, and also operates a liaison office in Dubai. The organization is supported by a solid base of Financial Consultants and focuses on delivering customer-centric insurance solutions.

Role Description This is a full time, on-site Sales Manager role based in the Greater Kolkata Area.

The Sales

Manager will lead and develop a team of sales professionals, set performance targets, and monitor achievement against business objectives. Daily responsibilities include driving sales of HDFC Life’s insurance products, managing channel relationships, conducting customer meetings, and ensuring high-quality service and compliance with regulatory guidelines.



The role involves analyzing market trends, preparing sales reports, planning local sales campaigns, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to improve processes and customer experience.

The Sales

Manager will also be responsible for coaching team members, organizing training sessions, and supporting their professional growth.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated skills in sales management, target achievement, and pipeline building.
- Strong capabilities in customer relationship management, negotiation, and customer service.
- Experience in team leadership, performance coaching, and mentoring sales professionals.
- Proficiency in basic business analytics, sales reporting, and use of CRM or related tools.
- Solid understanding of insurance or financial services products; prior life insurance experience is an advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse customer segments.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven setting and make data-informed decisions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA or relevant professional certification is preferred.
- Comfort with local travel within the Greater Kolkata Area for branch visits, customer meetings, and field activities.

📌 Sales Manager (Kolkata)
🏢 HDFC Life
📍 Kolkata