Assistant General Manager – Business Development (Support Services – Life Distribution)
About the company
As Sri Lanka’s national life insurance provider and the country’s largest and strongest insurer, Sri Lanka Insurance Life is backed by decades of industry expertise and the most experienced insurance technical knowledge base in the country.
Join a team of highly qualified and most experienced insurance professionals in the country to experience unparalleled opportunities for career growth and personal development within a performance driven culture.
Key responsibilities
- Lead business development support services, aligning operations with overall distribution strategy.
- Oversee agency administration and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Drive renewal retention and policy persistency through effective follow-up and customer engagement.
- Ensure smooth and efficient branch and operational support services across the network.
- Manage sales force incentive and recognition programs to enhance performance.
- Oversee budgeting, cost control, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Implement process improvements and digital solutions to strengthen service delivery.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and lead high-performing teams.
Qualifications / pre-requisites / requirements for the position
- Degree / professional qualifications in insurance, marketing, sales or business management from a university / institute approved by the UGC / Ministry of Higher Education.
- MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- With minimum 12 years’ experience, including at least 7 years in a senior management role in sales management / sales administration.
- Age is preferably below 50 years.
Skills required
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships across all levels.
- Unblemished track record of performance and integrity.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong multitasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
When applying
If you believe you possess the above qualifications and experience, please submit your CV along with the names of two non-related referees within 07 days of this advertisement to the address given below, clearly stating the post applied for on the top left corner of the envelope, or email to [email protected], indicating the post applied for in the subject line.