Job Overview

Apply for the Insurance Sales Manager job in Lagos with Estrada International Staffing Solutions. Salary ₦300,000–₦400,000 monthly; 3–5 years’ experience.

Insurance Sales Manager at Estrada International Staffing Solutions, Lagos

Posted: August 11, 2026
Deadline: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time, Onsite
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Field: Insurance / Sales and Business Development
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 3–5 years
Salary: ₦300,000 – ₦400,000 per month

Estrada International Staffing Solutions is recruiting an Insurance Sales Manager for a full-time, onsite position in Lagos. The role focuses on acquiring new customers, developing client relationships and selling insurance and related financial products.

The successful candidate will be expected to work toward sales targets while helping customers understand suitable insurance options, managing their accounts and providing support throughout the policy lifecycle.

About Estrada International Staffing Solutions

Estrada International Staffing Solutions (EISS) is a Lagos-based human resources and staffing company. Its services include recruitment and selection, executive search and headhunting, HR consulting, training, background checks and HR outsourcing.

The company is headquartered in Surulere, Lagos, and describes itself as a strategic HR consulting firm serving organisations with workforce and human-capital solutions.

Main Responsibilities

The person hired for this position will be responsible for developing new business while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.

Key duties include:

• Identify and acquire new retail customers through prospecting, networking, referrals and field sales activities.
• Promote life insurance, health insurance, investment-linked products, savings products and other relevant insurance solutions.
• Assess customers’ financial needs and recommend insurance solutions that are appropriate to their stated goals and circumstances.
• Build and manage a strong customer portfolio.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and support good customer satisfaction.
• Work toward monthly, quarterly and annual sales and premium targets.
• Generate relevant leads and convert qualified prospects into customers.
• Identify appropriate opportunities to cross-sell or upsell insurance and financial products to existing clients.
• Guide customers through the application, underwriting and policy-issuance process.
• Follow up on policy renewals and support customer retention.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions and pipeline information using CRM systems.
• Monitor developments in the insurance industry, competitor activity and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Respond to customer enquiries and complaints and provide appropriate after-sales support.
• Participate in marketing activities, sales meetings and product training.

What the Employer Is Looking For

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or HND in Insurance, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.

The position requires 3–5 years of experience. Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Insurance sales
• Financial advisory
• Wealth management
• Bancassurance
• Financial services

Candidates should also have a demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

A professional qualification such as CIIN or another relevant insurance certification is listed as an added advantage.

Knowledge and Professional Skills

The role requires a good understanding of insurance products, financial planning and retail sales.

The employer is also looking for candidates with:

• Strong communication skills
• Negotiation ability
• Relationship-management skills
• Customer-focused approach
• Target-oriented working style
• Self-motivation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with CRM tools
• Ability to build and maintain a client portfolio

Because the position involves direct interaction with customers, applicants should be comfortable explaining financial products clearly and maintaining professional relationships over time.

Salary and Work Arrangement

The advertised salary range is:

₦300,000 – ₦400,000 per month

The position is listed as full-time and onsite in Lagos.

The vacancy does not provide additional information about commissions, bonuses, allowances or other benefits, so applicants should confirm any such details directly through the recruitment process.

How to Prepare Your CV

For this position, your CV should make your insurance or financial-services sales experience easy to identify.

If you have worked with sales targets, customer acquisition, policy renewals, lead generation, financial products or client portfolios, describe those responsibilities clearly. Where you have genuine measurable results, such as achieving a sales target or growing a customer portfolio, include the figures.

When updating your CV, focus on results rather than simply listing sales duties. Our guide on how to write a professional CV in Nigeria that gets interviews also explains how to present your experience, achievements and professional skills in a way that makes your application easier for recruiters to assess.

Before sending your application, make sure your CV clearly shows how your insurance sales experience, customer portfolio, target achievements and professional qualifications match the position. If you choose to include a cover letter or brief introduction, our guide on how to write a winning cover letter for jobs in Nigeria can help you present that information professionally.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV by email to:

eiss.outsourcing@estradaintl.com

Use “Insurance Sales Manager” as the subject of the email.

The vacancy does not specify a closing date, so applicants should submit their application promptly and confirm the current status of the position with the recruiter if necessary.