Manager - Agency Business Partner in Bristol

Job Description

• Agency Business Performance (NBI)
  • Drive Agency New Business Income (NBI) to achieve assigned targets
  • Design and implement sales activities to stimulate production and maximize output
  • Monitor and ensure Agency Business Partner teams execute plans effectively
  • Analyze performance gaps, identify operational issues, and implement improvement initiatives
• Agency Manpower Management
  • Develop and execute strategies to recruit, grow, and retain high-quality agents
  • Provide coaching, evaluation, and performance feedback to team members and agents
  • Identify recruitment and retention challenges; implement solutions aligned with management policies
  • Promote insurance knowledge and professionalism to enhance long-term agent sustainability
• Agency Productivity Management
  • Formulate strategies to increase agency productivity (case count, case size, and output per agent)
  • Drive initiatives to improve overall performance of agency distribution channels
  • Ensure consistent execution of productivity plans by Agency Business Partner teams
  • Reinforce product knowledge and company objectives to align agency output
• Agency Expense & Budget Management
  • Plan and propose sales activities aligned with company strategy to support nationwide agency growth
  • Develop and manage budgets for agency initiatives effectively
  • Monitor budget utilization to ensure cost efficiency and maximum ROI
  • Ensure timely and within-budget delivery of all activities by Agency Business Partner teams
• Agency Persistency Management
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve policy persistency rates
  • Analyze lapse trends and identify root causes; propose corrective actions
  • Guide and monitor teams to ensure alignment with persistency targets
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to strengthen retention initiatives
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead and manage Agency Business Partner teams to ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Training, Operations) to support agency growth
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and ethical practices
  • Foster a performance-driven culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related fields
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in agency distribution, insurance sales, or related field
• Proven experience in managing sales teams and driving business performance
• Experience in life insurance or financial services industry
• Familiarity with agency recruitment and development frameworks
• Strong understanding of insurance/agency business model (preferred)
• Have own car and flexible to work in up country