GURPREET SINGH SIDHU
Bathinda,India
Summary
Result-driven and highly motivated Insurance Professional with over 8 years of rich experience in Business Development, Agency Management, and Strategic Sales Operations within the life insurance sector. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, establishing robust distribution networks, and leading high-performing sales teams (BDMs/SBSMs) to achieve and exceed organizational targets.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Account & Management Executive
DSA
Bathinda, Punjab
Senior Business Sales Manager (SBSM 2)
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited
Bathinda, Punjab
2022.12 - Current
- Revenue Generation: Successfully achieved over 110% of the assigned Annualised Premium Equivalent (APE) target year-on-year
- Led team of Sales Managers and advisors, focusing on improving activation and productivity metrics.
- Planned and executed local BTL activities and promotional strategies targeting architects, builders, and high-net-worth professionals to increase institutional sales.
- Conducted trading area surveys to identify untapped customer segments, contributing to regional market share growth.
Business Development Manager (BDM)
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited
Bathinda, Punjab
2021.12 - 2022.12
- Client Relations: Managed key institutional and retail accounts, delivering exceptional customer care and ensuring timely service delivery.
- Assisted sales team in the field, providing support during client meetings.: Supported front-line sales force through field assistance, facilitating closure of complex, high-ticket insurance proposals.
- Network Building: Recruited and trained a team of licensed financial consultants/insurance agents, enhancing network capacity and service reach.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Professional) -
Punjabi University
PatialaXII - Commerce
Punjab School Education Board
MohaliSkills
- Sales & Distribution Strategy: Agency Channel Management, Direct Sales, and Institutional Sales
Team Leadership: Recruiting, mentoring, and driving Business Development Managers (BDMs) and
Sales Managers
Market Penetration: Identifying new market segments, competitive analysis, and local brand building
Executive Decision-Making: Strategic planning, problem-solving, and driving territorial business growth
Languages
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Punjabi
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
. Star Performer Award: Recognized as a top-performing manager at Bajaj Life Insurance for achieving consecutive quarterly milestones., . Team Activation: Successfully increased active Branch percentage by 25% within the Bathinda territory through targeted training workshops., . High-Ticket Closures: Independently cracked 5+ major institutional accounts, boosting regional business volume.
Disclaimer
Date: ________ Place: Bathinda (GURPREET SINGH SIDHU)
Accomplishments
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
International Recognition: Successfully qualified for the Malaysia International Business Trip based on outstanding sales performance.
Top Performer Awards: Recognized as an IB Star and won multiple quarterly and annual awards for exceeding targets.- Consistent Excellence: Received 20+ awards and appreciations throughout my insurance career for driving consistent business growth.
Affiliations
- Interests/Playing Cricket.
Timeline
Senior Business Sales Manager (SBSM 2)
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited
2022.12 - Current
Business Development Manager (BDM)
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited
2021.12 - 2022.12
XII - Commerce
Punjab School Education Board
Account & Management Executive
DSA
Bachelor of Commerce (Professional) -
Punjabi University