Manager, Agency Management

About the role

This position is responsible for driving sales and recruiting high-caliber candidates so that key targets and objectives are met, based in Mandalay. It covers the management of the agency distribution area, including sales, recruitment, training and project delivery.

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, and run motivational programmes to achieve objectives.
• Run sales training and orientation programmes for new hires as operations grow.
• Assess the business landscape and update the Sales & Promotion programme.
• Develop and ensure execution of business plans meeting short- and long-term objectives.
• Monitor team performance and contribute to the distribution strategy.
• Manage and execute projects affecting the whole agency's operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in sales, and minimum 3 years at supervisory level.
• Experience in sales management, promotion, training and development, or other senior management roles.
• Demonstrated continuous growth and winning record in career.
• Preferred: experience in the insurance industry and exceptional command of English, spoken and written.

Required skills

• Sales management, prospecting and closing.
• Basic understanding of insurance product features and design.
• Good communication, leadership, negotiation and conflict-handling skills.
• Tech-savvy and supportive 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.