Sales Manager

About this opportunity

The Opportunity The Sales Manager is r esponsible for ensuring successful launch execution of new product with bank partner through sales activation, training, stakeholder engagement, performance monitoring and issue resolution. Address current team capacity constraints and maintain service levels across all partners. Support growth initiatives, training, sales campaigns and relationship management across other strategic bancassurance accounts across Oman. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving the growth of bancassurance in Oman by leading strategic product launches, influencing key banking partnerships, and delivering measurable business impact across multiple high-profile accounts. The role also offers exposure to AI-driven insights and digital innovation initiatives that enhance sales effectiveness, customer engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities Manage the overall insurance business in the designated banks for all lines of business (Term Life, A&H and VUL and any other LOB tapped in the future); To develop and implement effective strategies to achieve the company objectives of Sales and market share. To train, guide, direct, support and manage the team of designated IA/IS and RMs To explore and develop opportunities for new channels /segments/ industries. Align with MetLife overall strategy and make sure to cascade the same within the team. Leverage AI-powered tools and analytics to enhance sales effectiveness, improve customer engagement, and identify business growth opportunities Required Qualifications MBA or equal by experience 8-10 years of experience with a leading Life Insurance or Financial Institution (ideally in bancassurance) and at least 3 years in sales & relationship management in Oman Demonstrate clear leadership skills Results-driven Excellent communication skills in all forms Strong account & relationship management Customer oriented Problem Solving Confident negotiator and ability to upsell People management skills – a positive attitude in dealing with people, especially from different cultures. Insurance qualification from a recognized body (LOMA or Chartered Insurance Institute) is a plus Demonstrated ability to adopt emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve efficiency and business outcomes Preferred Qualifications • Leadership skills • Sales management/ funnel management • Proactivity • Problem solving • Relationship Management/ Partnership Management