Developing and Implementing Sales Strategies:
Creating and executing plans to maximize sales through the agency channel.
Relationship Management:
Building and maintaining strong relationships with agency partners, including individual agents and agencies.
Sales Target Management:
Setting and monitoring sales targets for agencies and individual agents, ensuring they are met or exceeded.
Performance Management:
Conducting regular performance reviews with agency partners, providing feedback, and identifying areas for improvement.
Training and Support:
Providing training and ongoing support to agency sales teams to enhance their product knowledge, sales skills, and understanding of company processes.
Market Analysis:
Analyzing sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.
Collaboration:
Working with marketing, product development, and other internal teams to align on initiatives and support agency sales efforts.
Reporting and Analysis:
Preparing and presenting regular reports on agency channel performance, including sales data, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Issue Resolution:
Identifying and resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise with agency partners.
Example Titles:
Agency Channel Sales Manager
Agency Channel Manager
Agency Channel Development Manager
Branch Manager - Agency Channel
Channel Sales Manager - Agency Health
Life Insurance Agency Channel Sales Manager
Agency Development Manager
Skills and Qualifications:
Strong sales and business development skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Experience in sales within the relevant industry (e.g., insurance, financial services).
Knowledge of sales processes and techniques.
Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
Proficiency in relevant software and tools.