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Deepak Sahni

New Delhi

Summary

Strategic and results-driven sales leader with 18+ years of experience driving business development, revenue growth, market expansion, and high-performance sales across Banking and Financial Services. Currently serving as Zonal Head at Bajaj Finance Ltd., with prior leadership experience at IDFC FIRST Bank and HDB Financial Services. Proven track record across Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and HSBC, with expertise in building high-performing teams, acquiring and scaling businesses.

Overview

3
3
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Zonal Sales Manager

Bajaj Finserv
Delhi/ NCR
10.2025 - Current
  • Drove sales across Delhi region for business loans and secured lending products, exceeding growth targets through strategic partnerships.
  • Expanded business through DSA, channel partners, connectors, and corporate relationships to maximize loan sourcing.
  • Maintained healthy loan portfolio via prudent customer selection, risk assessment, and effective collection management, minimizing defaults.
  • Monitored sales performance, pipeline, and portfolio metrics while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated with underwriting and disbursement teams to ensure seamless processing, achieving timely loan disbursement within TAT.
  • Cross-sold high-value insurance products alongside loan offerings, contributing to increased revenue and customer value.
  • Resolved operational and customer queries promptly, enabling higher conversion rates.

Achievements

  • Highest sales performance in the North Region and earned the prestigious “Hero’s Award” in recognition of outstanding business results.

Sr Regional Manager

Bajaj Finserv
New Delhi
05.2022 - 09.2025
  • Directed business loans and secured products through DSA, connectors, and corporate channels to enhance market reach.
  • Drove sales for Delhi region, focusing on unsecured and secured business growth.
  • Drive high-revenue insurance products with loan products.
  • Maintained portfolio health by implementing strategic customer selection and effective collection management.
  • Built new team and achieved 125% of AOP every month.
  • Bagged second rank among regional heads Pan India and won international trip.
  • Took UP from 4 CR to 28 CR within the span of 1.5 years.
  • Won Insurance contest with Bajaj Alliance.
  • Promoted to Zonal Head in recognition of consistently strong performance, business growth, and leadership excellence.

State Head

IDFC FIRST Bank
, Uttar Pradesh
06.2019 - 04.2022
  • Focused on profitability by establishing low-rental branches in UP.
  • Building the new branch network across UP
  • Recruited branch management and collection teams for each branch, ensuring operational readiness.
  • Achieved 98% collection in Bucket X and 85% in Bucket 1 during COVID, maintaining financial stability.
  • Training and creating the profit centre for the bank.
  • Arrange the marketing activity platform for the entire month for the branches.
  • Working closely with other functions, primarily Product/ Digitalization / Credit/ Business Development/ HR and Management teams.
  • Core products are secured and Unsecured, PD base Funding up to 20 lakhs.

Cluster Manager

HDB Financial Services Ltd.
09.2015 - 11.2018
  • Head of 7 branches with core products: Mortgage, Business Loans, Personal Loan
  • Managed end-to-end processes to enhance overall disbursement numbers across business lines
  • Drove improvement in disbursement value and volume, reduced turnaround time, and increased lead conversion
  • Guided and mentored a team of 140, including branch managers, business support managers, sales managers, and collection teams
  • Led portfolio team to manage renewal, upsell, cross-sell, and referral programs
  • Lead and guide customer services execution team to ensure good customer experience
  • Work closely with vertical heads for planning and execution of segment specific numbers.
  • Actively participate in the quarterly planning exercise
  • Involves working closely with other functions primarily Product/ Technology / Credit/ Business Development/ HR/Finance and Management teams.

Sr. Manager in Acquisition (Retail Liabilities)

Kotak Mahindra Bank
01.2014 - 09.2015
  • Achieved 150% of business targets, won Dare Alpha contest for two consecutive months, contributing #8 crore CASA, #1.5 crore in term deposits, and exceeding insurance target by 197%
  • Acquired high-value accounts through partnerships with Kotak Life Insurance and Tata AIG General Insurance
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance customer experience and satisfaction.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to streamline operational workflows and processes.
  • Developed training programs to mentor junior staff on banking products and services.

Chief Manager

IndusInd Bank
03.2012 - 12.2013
  • Acquired new CASA/retail liability business, generating revenue through third-party products including life insurance, general insurance, mutual funds, and gold.
  • Led a team of 10+ Relationship Officers and Associate Sales Managers, driving recruitment, retention, productivity and business performance.
  • Managed branch-level marketing and lead-generation initiatives, enhancing visibility and attracting new clients to support business growth.
  • Conducted product training, equipping teams and customers with knowledge to improve sales and service outcomes.

Collections Manager

HSBC Private Bank
09.2008 - 08.2011
  • Oversaw legal framework for personal loan and PLOC asset recoveries, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Set targets and devised measures to enhance recovery rates and meet agency objectives.
  • Managed write-off pool of 20 crores in Delhi, ensuring effective recovery strategies.
  • Sending SEC 138 notice to customers on cheque bounces depending on value.

Relationship Manager

HSBC Private Bank
New Delhi
02.2007 - 09.2008
  • Established the biggest DST (Jhandewalan) of Delhi for CP branch with 150 FOS and Tele sales executives. Contributed 70% of the volume for CP branch since the inception of the DST.
  • Coordinated with team to manage logged files and achieve disbursals within TAT, enhancing productivity of DST to maximize logins and disbursals.
  • Maintained effective interactions with credit and operations to ensure smooth file processing; conducted marketing activities with FOS team to generate leads within budget.

Education

B. Com - Accounts

Delhi University
New Delhi

Skills

  • Credit Risk Management
  • Risk assessment
  • Portfolio management
  • Channel partner management
  • Business Development
  • Market expansion
  • Sales strategy
  • Cross-selling strategies
  • Performance monitoring
  • Customer engagement
  • Talent Development
  • Team leadership

Personal Information

Title: Zonal Head at Bajaj Finance Ltd.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • Top Performer Hero's Award

Timeline

Zonal Sales Manager

Bajaj Finserv
10.2025 - Current

Sr Regional Manager

Bajaj Finserv
05.2022 - 09.2025

State Head

IDFC FIRST Bank
06.2019 - 04.2022

Cluster Manager

HDB Financial Services Ltd.
09.2015 - 11.2018

Sr. Manager in Acquisition (Retail Liabilities)

Kotak Mahindra Bank
01.2014 - 09.2015

Chief Manager

IndusInd Bank
03.2012 - 12.2013

Collections Manager

HSBC Private Bank
09.2008 - 08.2011

Relationship Manager

HSBC Private Bank
02.2007 - 09.2008

B. Com - Accounts

Delhi University
Deepak Sahni