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Ashok Kumar N A

Ashok Kumar N A

State Head
Bengaluru

Summary

Accomplished Sales and Business Development professional with over 10 years in Fin-tech, Lending, and Telecom. Specializes in driving growth through merchant acquisition, portfolio expansion, and market development. Led large field sales teams and managed channel and distributor networks while fostering strong customer relationships.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

State Head

Mix Squads Sales and Marketing Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - Current

- Drive business growth by sourcing customers for Business Loans, Personal Loans, Loan Against Property (LAP), Housing Loans, Doctor Loans, and CA Loans.

- Lead and manage a team of 120 field sales executives, and 4 Relationship managers/Area Sales Managers.

- Responsible for achieving ₹40 Cr monthly portfolio targets, ensuring ₹25 Lakhs productivity per FSE and Additionally ₹2.5 Cr individual targets for Relationship Managers/ASM's.

- Set sales targets and KPIs, conduct regular performance reviews, and monitor field productivity.

- Build and maintain relationships with DSAs, connectors, and channel partners to generate quality business leads.

- Collaborate with credit, risk, and operations teams to ensure smooth loan processing and timely disbursement.

- Monitor loan pipeline and team productivity while preparing daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports.

Regional Sales Manager

Workex Solutions & Services Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 11.2022

- Successfully launched Two Fintech Programs/Projects sush as Amazon Pay, and BharatPe across South Region of India ( KA, TS, AP & TN )

- Managed a large sales force of 200 Field Sales Executives, 20 Team Leads, 4

Area Sales Managers and 2 State Heads along with HR operations.

- Achieved 25,000+ merchant acquisitions per month with a 70% active transaction rate.

- Generated ₹ 300 Cr monthly revenue growth through merchant transaction volumes.

- Worked on the sales and deployment of BharatPe EDC machines, merchant loan products and Soundbox devices.

- Delivered 800 EDC machine sales and 10,000 soundbox deployments per month.

- Built and managed a ₹80 Cr portfolio for BharatPe through payment and lending products.

- Provided detailed business reports and market insights to senior leadership.

City Manager

Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd (BharatPe)
12.2019 - 11.2020

- Managed city-wide sales operations, merchant acquisition, and revenue targets for digital payment solutions.

- Led and mentored a high-performing team of 120 Field Sales Executives (FSEs), 10 Team Leaders (TLs) and 2 Area Sales Managers (ASMs)

- Consistently achieved 18,000+ merchant acquisitions per month while maintaining a 68% active transaction rate.

- Designed and executed merchant engagement strategies to improve transaction frequency, retention, and overall business performance.

- Achieved ₹200 Crore in monthly revenue by expanding and activating the merchant base.

- Prepared and presented daily, weekly, and monthly business performance reports to senior management for strategic decision-making.

- Drove merchant retention initiatives through regular follow-ups and reactivation programs for inactive and dropped-off merchants.

- Managed end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and field training of new sales executives, ensuring strong product knowledge and sales readiness.

- Spearheaded merchant business loan acquisition initiatives, resulting in ₹25 Crore in monthly loan disbursements from actively transacting merchants.

- Collaborated closely with MIS and HR teams to streamline attendance tracking, workforce management, recruitment processes, and incentive/pay-out disbursements.

Area Sales Manager

Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd (BharatPe)
01.2019 - 12.2019

- Managed and led a field force of 150 Field Sales Executives (FSEs) and 12 Team Leaders (TLs) across multiple territories in South Bengaluru, driving sales performance and operational excellence.

- Consistently achieved 22,500+ merchant acquisitions per month while maintaining a 71% active transaction rate.

- Led Bengaluru to become the No. 1 transacting city among 10+ cities nationwide, delivering exceptional business growth and merchant engagement.

- Monitored field operations and team productivity through comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reporting, enabling data-driven decision-making.

- Strengthened merchant relationships through regular follow-ups, issue resolution, and engagement initiatives, ensuring sustained transaction activity and customer satisfaction.

- Generated and contributed to ₹330 Crore in monthly revenue through strategic merchant acquisition, activation, and transaction growth initiatives.

- Partnered closely with HR and cross-functional teams to manage recruitment, attendance governance, workforce planning, and incentive/pay-out disbursements for field teams.

- Conducted regular performance reviews with Team Leaders, identifying growth opportunities and implementing action plans to achieve business targets.

- Ensured high levels of operational efficiency, sales productivity, and compliance across the field sales organization.

Connectivity Sales Support

Reliance Jio Infocomm Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 12.2018

- Managed telecom distribution operations across a network of 750+ retail outlets, ensuring market penetration and business growth within the assigned territory.

- Handled and developed a network of 6 distributors, driving primary, secondary, and tertiary sales while maintaining strong channel relationships.

- Consistently achieved monthly targets of 12,500 SIM activations, 6,000 Mobile Number Portability (MNP) conversions, and ₹92 Crore in recharge revenue.

- Led and mentored a team of 12 Field Officers (FOS) and 6 Connectivity Digital Sales Specialists (CDSS), driving execution excellence and target achievement.

- Increased SIM sales, recharge volumes, digital transactions, and customer acquisitions through effective market development and sales strategies.

- Managed end-to-end sales operations for SIM cards, recharge products, and JioPhone devices, ensuring seamless channel execution and distributor engagement.

- Achieved 85% UAO (Unique Acquisition Outlet) and 90% URO (Unique Recharge Outlet) participation, significantly enhancing retailer engagement and market coverage.

- Ranked among the top-performing Jio Centres by driving JioPhone sales through innovative market activation campaigns, including Canopy Activities, Umbrella Campaigns, Promotion Tables, and Retail Engagement Programs.

- Successfully sold 25,000+ JioPhones per month, consistently exceeding sales targets and expanding market share.

- Generated ₹55 Crore in revenue through JioPhone sales and associated first-recharge activations, contributing significantly to overall business growth and profitability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

MES College of Arts, Commerce And Science
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Skills

- Sales and Business Development

- Lending Sales (BL, PL, LAP, HL)

- Fin-tech Sales & Digital Payments

- Team Leadership & Field Sales Management

- Merchant Acquisition, Activation & Retention

- Channel Partner, Distributor & DSA Management

- Sales Planning, Market Expansion & Territory Development - - Revenue Generation, Profitability & Portfolio Growth

- Performance Management, MIS Reporting & Business Analytics

Timeline

State Head

Mix Squads Sales and Marketing Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - Current

Regional Sales Manager

Workex Solutions & Services Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 11.2022

City Manager

Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd (BharatPe)
12.2019 - 11.2020

Area Sales Manager

Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd (BharatPe)
01.2019 - 12.2019

Connectivity Sales Support

Reliance Jio Infocomm Pvt Ltd
08.2015 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

MES College of Arts, Commerce And Science
04.2001 -
Ashok Kumar N AState Head