Senior Circle Manager Full Time

Company Description

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited (ABSLI), established in 2000, is a joint venture between the trusted Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group and Sun Life Financial Inc., a leading financial services organization from Canada. ABSLI is one of the top 7 private life insurance companies in India and has significantly contributed to the growth of the industry’s landscape. The company is known for its innovation, having introduced benchmarks such as the “Free Look Period” and pioneering Unit Linked Life Insurance plans among private players. ABSLI offers a comprehensive range of insurance products including term plans, health plans, life stage solutions, and retirement plans, ensuring robust protection for customers’ futures.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Circle Manager located in the Kolkata metropolitan area.

Senior Circle Manager – Axis Bank Partnership | Kolkata

Location: Kolkata

Organization: Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance

Reporting To: Head – East (1)

We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious, and high-performing Senior Circle Manager to lead one of the most promising and strategically important circles in the East Zone for the Axis Bank partnership business.

This role demands a seasoned Bancassurance leader with strong exposure to Open Banca models, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and deep understanding of the regional market, culture, and business ecosystem of East India, especially Kolkata.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and manage a large frontline sales and distribution team across the circle.

* Drive business growth and deepen the strategic partnership with Axis Bank.

* Build strong stakeholder relationships across banking and insurance leadership teams.

* Ensure execution excellence, productivity governance, and market penetration.

* Develop a high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and leadership development.

* Drive business through data-led reviews, operational discipline, and strategic interventions.

* Ensure effective usage of Microsoft Office tools for reporting, analytics, presentations, and business reviews.

Desired Candidate Profile:

* Proven leadership experience in Bancassurance within the Life Insurance industry.

* Strong expertise in Open Banca and partnership distribution models.

* Demonstrated capability of leading large teams and scaling businesses.

* Strong understanding of the East Zone market, regional nuances, and cultural dynamics.

* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is essential.

* A leader with “fire in the belly,” high ownership mindset, and the hunger to create disproportionate impact.

* Someone looking for a quantum leap in their career and ready to take on a high-visibility leadership opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing franchise and lead from the front in shaping one of the most promising circles in the East Zone. identifying business opportunities and implementing tactical plans to ensure sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management skills with experience in guiding and developing a high-performing sales team
• Strong sales acumen with proficiency in client relationship management, business development, and achieving regional targets
• Knowledge and understanding of life insurance products and industry regulations
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to implement effective sales strategies
• Proven record of managing operational excellence and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, or a related field; an MBA is preferred
• Past experience in the insurance or financial services industry is an added advantage