Zonal Sales Manager - Family Takaful

About the role

Dawood Family Takaful Ltd (DFTL), a pioneer of Family Takaful (Islamic life insurance) in Pakistan, is hiring a full-time, on-site Zonal Sales Manager based in Gujranwala. The role drives sales growth and market penetration for Family Takaful products within the assigned zone, working closely with underwriting, claims and operations teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies and supervise and mentor the sales team.
• Ensure achievement of sales targets and key performance indicators.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, business partners and distributors, promoting Shariah-compliant protection solutions.
• Monitor sales performance daily and conduct regular field visits.
• Organize training and motivation sessions for the sales force.
• Prepare sales forecasts and reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims and operations teams to ensure high service standards and effective resolution of customer issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related field; a master's degree or relevant certifications in sales or insurance/Takaful are beneficial.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a zonal, regional or area sales role, ideally in Gujranwala or similar markets.
• Prior experience in Takaful or insurance is an advantage.

Required skills

• Sales leadership and team management, including supervising, coaching and developing sales teams in financial services or insurance/Takaful.
• Sales planning, territory management and performance monitoring, with the ability to set targets, analyze data and take corrective action.
• Relationship-building, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including conducting sales meetings, trainings and product briefings.