Area Sales Manager

Dawood Family Takaful limited · Gujranwala division, Pakistan

Company Description

Dawood Family Takaful Ltd (DFTL) is one of the pioneers in the Family Takaful (Islamic life insurance) sector in Pakistan, operating under the regulatory framework of the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan. As a member of the First Dawood Group of Companies, DFTL is strongly capitalized, enabling reliable fulfillment of commitments to customers and business partners. The company is dedicated to providing Islamic financial protection services that help customers establish savings and protection funds for their families, promoting security and a culture of saving. Led by an experienced management team, DFTL focuses on innovative, customer-centric Family Takaful products and aims to set high standards in claims management and long-term customer loyalty locally and, over time, in international Islamic markets.

Role Description

The Area Sales Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Gujranwala, responsible for driving business growth and market development for Dawood Family Takaful products in the assigned territory. This role includes planning and executing sales strategies, achieving sales targets, and expanding the customer base through individual and corporate clients. The Area Sales Manager will lead and mentor a sales team, conduct regular field visits, and ensure effective implementation of sales campaigns and customer engagement activities. Daily responsibilities include building strong relationships with customers and partners, coordinating with branch and head office teams, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with company policies and Shariah-based business principles. The role also involves conducting training sessions, organizing local promotional events, and providing timely market feedback to support product and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or business development, preferably in insurance, Takaful, banking, or other financial services.
• Strong skills in territory management, team leadership, and performance monitoring to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities with diverse customers and partners.
• Good understanding of Islamic financial principles and a willingness to work within a Shariah-compliant business framework.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; a master’s degree or relevant certifications are an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Gujranwala, conduct regular field visits, and adapt to a dynamic, target-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in basic office and sales productivity tools.
• High level of integrity, customer focus, and commitment to long-term relationship building.