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Avinash Kumar Bhanu

CLUSTER MANAGER
Ranchi

Summary

Seeking managerial assignments with an organization of repute

Result oriented professional with over 16 years of experience in Sales & collections, Internal Quality Management, Product Management, Strategy Development and Team Management across diverse loan products (Individual Business Loans, Short Term Business Loans, Livestock Loan, JLG Group loans and SHG Bank Linkage Model) in Microfinance sector. Currently working with PhonePe Pvt Ltd. as Territory Sales Manager,Area Sales Manager & Cluster Manager from 4th Feb 2019 to till date.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1984
1984
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cluster Manager

PhonePe Pvt Ltd
Ranchi, Jharkhand
11.2023 - Current
  • Launched PhonePe successfully Ranchi(Jharkhand) Exploring Rural Market, Khuti, Bundu, Patratu, Khalari, Simdega locations.

Merchant Acquisition:

  • Set up and lead a team of KAEs to acquire merchants for the PhonePe platform.Onboard and manage key accounts.Ensure effective deployments, training, and servicing of acquired merchants.
  • Market Monitoring:Monitor competition activity in the assigned zone.Formulate and implement appropriate response strategies.
  • Team Management:Build and manage a team of KAEs.Onboard and provide on-the-job training to KAEs to improve performance.
    Drive team performance to achieve merchant acquisition targets.
  • Business Growth:Drive market share growth and distribution of EDC devices within the assigned zone.Identify and pursue new business opportunities.Implement monetization strategies for acquired merchants.
  • Stakeholder Management:Manage key stakeholder relationships within and outside the organization.Collaborate with internal stakeholders like Marketing and Customer Experience.

Area Sales Manager

PhonePe Private
01.2018 - 11.2023
  • Managed a successful sales team, consistently achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
  • Expanded market share through effective prospecting, lead generation, and negotiation skills.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction.
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring to sales representatives.

Team Leader cum Assistance Manager

PAYTM (One97 Communication Pvt Ltd)
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • Perform a role of Quality analyst in KYC process & Control as per the RBI guidelines.
  • Enrol merchants and Small Vendors for Payment to Payments Business after that makes sure genuine transactions.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.

Area Head & Cluster Collection Area Manager

Janalakshmi Financial Services Ltd
01.2013 - 09.2016
  • Ensure 100% collection through effective Strategic & Planning.
  • Monitoring Customers' biometric & online collections.
  • Report risk management issues to senior management and provide recommendations for improving the organisation’s operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance.
  • Data analysis to ensure a risk based coverage of all key/ critical areas and preparation of risk based MIS and reports.
  • Carry out follow up for implementation of findings and Action Taken Reports.
  • Conduct special reviews and investigations including fraud reviews.
  • Field visits, customer verification & grievance updation.
  • Engage in continuous education and staff development by conducting Induction and Refresher training.
  • Managing streamline collections of Jharkhand of 60 collection executives.

Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)

Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2010 - 08.2013
  • Handling Group Loan(GL) & IL (Individual Loan) business at assigned geographical area Ranchi handling 16 field staff.
  • Maintaining coordination with the Credit, Product, Admin., Operations, HR, Finance & SQ departments for smooth running of Group Loan business at the supervising Ranchi branch.
  • Ensuring that the LO (Loan Officer) enters the summary sheet for all the loans in the system as well as sending the same to the Supervisors and Credit Team.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.

Cashier

Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2009 - 03.2010

Medical Representative

Azzuri Pharmaceutical
01.2007 - 01.2009

working as Medical Representative in Azzuri Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd.

Education

Graduate - Commerce (Account Honours)

Ranchi University

Intermediate - undefined

Marwari College

High School Diploma -

St.Louis School
Ranchi
01.2025 - 03.2002

Skills

Key Result Areas

  • Launched PhonePe successfully in Ranchi (Jharkhand) exploring rural market
  • Handled more than 12 BDE in main town and 04 Rural Team Leaders
  • Established merchant base of more than 50k
  • Managed team size of more than 180 FL (Freelancers) under rural project
  • Achieved all sales targets and launched new products successfully

Professional Snapshot

12, Sales & collections, Internal Quality Management, Product Management, Strategy Development, Team Management, PhonePe Pvt Ltd, Territory Sales Manager, 02/04/19, Present

Personal Information

CONTACT NUMBER-7070095999

MAIL ID-avinashkumarbhanu30@gmail.com

Awards

  • Best Turnaround Branch for Kokar Branch in Ranchi in Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd
  • Consecutive two months achieved Best Area Head Award in Bihar & Jharkhand

Timeline

High School Diploma -

St.Louis School
01.2025 - 03.2002

Cluster Manager

PhonePe Pvt Ltd
11.2023 - Current

Area Sales Manager

PhonePe Private
01.2018 - 11.2023

Team Leader cum Assistance Manager

PAYTM (One97 Communication Pvt Ltd)
09.2016 - 01.2018

Area Head & Cluster Collection Area Manager

Janalakshmi Financial Services Ltd
01.2013 - 09.2016

Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)

Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2010 - 08.2013

Cashier

Ujjivan Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2009 - 03.2010

Medical Representative

Azzuri Pharmaceutical
01.2007 - 01.2009

Intermediate - undefined

Marwari College

Graduate - Commerce (Account Honours)

Ranchi University
Avinash Kumar BhanuCLUSTER MANAGER