Are you an experienced leader in life insurance sales, ready to take ownership of performance, development and results?
We’re looking for a Life Insurance Sales Manager to lead from the front, inspire our team and drive continued growth in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage performance, develop people, maintain high standards and drive results every day. You’ll play a key role in shaping sales performance across the department, working closely with Team Leaders and the Chief Operating Officer to deliver commercial results, develop our people and continuously improve customer outcomes.
If you have a strong track record of leading regulated sales teams and are passionate about achieving results through people, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
ST&R is a family-run, FCA-authorised business based in Chorley, Lancashire. Since launching in 2012, we’ve built a reputation for expert, jargon-free advice across life insurance, home insurance and mortgages.
We work with major providers, offering tailored, competitive policies and a transparent, customer-first approach.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Team Leaders and Sales Consultants, ensuring regular 1-2-1s, coaching and training are delivered effectively
- Set and manage sales objectives, using lead volumes, conversion, productivity and performance data to drive results
- Monitor team performance and manage underperformance through effective coaching and, where necessary, formal processes
- Be a visible and hands-on leader on the sales floor, running daily buzz meetings, setting clear expectations and maintaining team morale
- Analyse KPIs and management information to identify trends, improve performance and maintain accountability
- Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and outbound team to coordinate lead distribution and report on key performance and business priorities
- Maintain high standards of regulatory compliance, quality and customer outcomes, with a focus on improving persistency and reducing clawbacks
- Manage team incentives and bonus structures, while building strong relationships with insurance providers and identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience managing life insurance sales teams within a regulated environment
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing sales teams, ideally including Team Leaders or managers
- Strong understanding of FCA requirements, customer outcomes and regulatory standards within insurance sales
- Commercially aware and target-driven, with experience using MI, KPIs and performance data to improve results
- Confident managing performance, with strong coaching, mentoring and people development skills
- Experience driving improvements in conversion, productivity, persistency and overall sales performance
- High standards of integrity, accountability and professional conduct, with the confidence to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
What You’ll Get
- Competitive basic salary, with additional earning potential
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Health Cash Plan after probation
- Discounted gym membership
- Regular sales incentives and annual company events
- Free on-site parking
- Pension scheme
Ready to Lead With Us?
If you’re an experienced life insurance sales leader who thrives on results, team development and creating a high-performing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter explaining what makes you the right fit for ST&R.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chorley PR7 1EE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Life Insurance Sales: 1 year (required)
- Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
