Branch Manager (Bago)

About the role

This position is responsible for driving sales and recruiting high-caliber candidates so that key targets and objectives are delivered, based in Bago. It covers the management of the agency distribution area and its operations.

Key responsibilities

• Establish sales and referral networks with local businesses to maximise value from connections
• Lead and motivate talent for the development and startup of the agency district
• Ensure effective motivational measures and programmes to achieve objectives
• Implement sales training and orientation programmes for new hires as the operation grows
• Assess the business landscape and institute changes to the Sales & Promotion programme
• Develop and ensure the execution of business plans meeting short- and long-term objectives
• Manage and monitor team performance for continuous, sustainable growth
• Contribute to the management of the Agency Distribution area and recommend improvements to the distribution strategy
• Manage and execute projects with impact across the agency's operations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 8 years of working experience in sales
• Minimum 3 years' experience at supervisory level
• Experience in sales management, promotion, training and development, or other senior management roles
• Demonstrated continuous growth and winning record in career
• Good understanding of business diversity
• Preferred: experience in the insurance industry

Required skills

• Proven ability to prospect and drive the sales process from plan to close
• Basic understanding of insurance product features and design
• Negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills
• Excellent communication, leadership and management competencies
• Strategic mindset, vision and persistence
• Tech-savvy and advocate of digital tools

The working arrangement is in office. Manulife describes itself as a global financial services provider and states it is an equal opportunity employer.