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Business Development Manager - Insurance

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR100,000 - MYR120,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for driving sales excellence, operational effectiveness, and agency growth across multiple distribution channels. The successful candidate will lead sales operations, recruitment initiatives, performance management, and governance frameworks to support sustainable business growth.
  • International Exposure
  • Leadership Opportunity

About Our Client

Our client is a leading financial services organization with a strong market presence and a focus on sales excellence, talent development, and customer-centric growth. They offer a structured environment where innovation, performance, and professional development are highly valued.

Job Description

  • Lead sales operations and drive execution of sales strategies across various channels.
  • Partner with sales leaders to improve productivity, performance, and sales effectiveness.
  • Oversee sales governance, compliance, regulatory requirements, and reporting.
  • Develop and execute agency recruitment strategies to achieve manpower growth targets.
  • Drive recruitment campaigns, talent attraction initiatives, and employer branding activities.
  • Monitor recruitment performance, activation rates, and licensing progress.
  • Manage onboarding, retention, and early productivity programs for new recruits.
  • Build relationships with universities, industry associations, and strategic referral partners.
  • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to improve sales and recruitment outcomes.



The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in sales operations, sales management, agency development, or recruitment within financial services.
  • Strong understanding of sales governance, compliance, reporting, and performance management.
  • Experience leading recruitment initiatives, talent acquisition strategies, and agency growth programs.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior sales leaders.
  • Analytical, data-driven, and commercially minded with excellent project management capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive business transformation initiatives.
  • Experience within insurance, financial services, or other distribution-led industries is highly advantageous.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to play a key role in shaping sales and recruitment strategies at a national level.
  • Regional exposure and collaboration with senior business leaders.



Contact
Joshua Joel
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7082573
Phone number
+60323024008

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joshua Joel
Consultant contact
+60323024008
Job Reference
JN-082026-7082573

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.