Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Website:
cholainsurance.com
Job details:
Company Description Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Ltd. is a joint venture between the Murugappa Group, one of India’s leading business conglomerates, and Mitsui Sumitomo, one of Japan’s largest insurance companies. The company combines strong local market knowledge with global risk management expertise to offer a wide range of general insurance products. Cholamandalam MS focuses on customer-centric solutions and long-term relationships across retail, corporate, and institutional segments. Team members benefit from working in a professional environment that emphasizes ethics, performance, and growth. The organization encourages continuous learning and development for individuals at all career stages.
Role Description The Area Sales Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in Ahmedabad. The individual in this role will manage and grow the assigned territory by developing and executing sales plans for general insurance products. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and onboarding new partners and corporate clients, maintaining relationships with existing distributors, and driving business through channel networks. The Area Sales Manager will monitor sales performance, analyze market trends and competitor activities, and use these insights to improve coverage and profitability. The role also involves coordinating with internal teams for underwriting, claims, and operations, ensuring service quality, and preparing regular sales reports and forecasts. The person in this position is expected to lead local sales initiatives, support marketing activities, and uphold compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Strong sales, business development, and territory management capabilities, with a proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets.
- Experience in insurance, financial services, or related sectors, with understanding of general insurance products and distribution channels.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills for working with distributors, partners, and customers.
- Analytical and planning skills, including the ability to interpret market data, prepare sales plans, and track performance metrics.
- Leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to guide channel partners and coordinate with internal cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in basic office productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentations, CRM systems) and comfort with reporting and documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, finance, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Prior experience in a similar area or regional sales management role, preferably in general insurance or financial services, is highly desirable.
- Ability to work on-site in Ahmedabad, travel within the assigned territory, and adapt to dynamic market conditions.
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