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Lakshman Naragani

Lakshman Naragani

Warangal

Summary

Experianced Leader with a proven track record of coordinating team and financial activities to drive sales and operational excellence. Recognized for fostering a friendly and adaptable work environment while demonstrating exceptional leadership and program management capabilities. Committed to enhancing team performance and achieving organizational goals through strategic planning and effective communication. Passionate about cultivating strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure sustained growth and success.

Overview

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Work History

Branch Manager

HDFC Bank
05.2024 - Current

Key Achievements:

  • Business Growth: Achieved 15 Cr RLV and 30 Cr in assets through liability mobilization, CASA growth, cross-selling of retail assets, and HNI relationship management.
  • Customer Experience & Team Leadership: Maintained an excellent CPI score by reducing TAT, improving grievance resolution, and leading a high-performing branch team to meet sales and service targets.
  • Compliance & Risk: Ensured 100% audit compliance with zero major observations by enforcing process adherence, KYC/AML norms, and internal controls.
  • Portfolio Management: Focused on asset quality, NPA reduction, and portfolio monitoring to ensure sustainable branch growth.
  • Digital Banking & Product penetration: Drove 200% growth in digital product engagements, including HSL, CC, ME, PAYZAPP, and all digital platforms via customer activation drives.

Outlined key responsibilities for branch operations.

  • Executed strategic initiatives that increased customer engagement and retention rates.
  • Supported team members' professional advancement, strengthening overall branch performance.
  • Mentored team members, fostering professional development and improving overall branch performance.
  • Developed and executed targeted marketing strategies that effectively promoted banking products and services.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and innovation within the branch.
  • Collaborated with senior management to align branch objectives with organizational goals, enhancing overall branch performance.
  • Managed risk assessment processes, minimizing potential losses while optimizing operational effectiveness.
  • Monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions to ensure objectives were met.

Branch Manager

DCB BANK LTD.
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Achievements
  • Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
  • Achieved CASA book growth of 5 crore & TD 3CRs for the FY, contributing to a total branch book size of 30 crores.
  • Disbursed 8 crores in home loans and other asset loans, supporting overall branch lending objectives.
  • Handling a team size of 9 employees.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by improving service quality and promptly resolving client issues.
  • Monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, and took corrective actions to ensure objectives were met.

Branch Manager

DCB BANK LTD.
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Achievements:
  • Achieved growth of 8 crores in retail liability
  • 3CRs, FD.
  • 3 CRs GL Growth
  • 4CRs of Assets - HL & KGC
  • Qualified for DDD (December Deposit Dhamaka Contest) 2nd BM from Telangana and 5th from Pan India.
  • Role and Responsibilities:
  • Ensured the achievement of branch targets through strategic planning and execution.
  • Analyzed local demographics to identify potential customers in the catchment area.
  • Collaborated with the team on joint calls to enhance client relationships.
  • Supported the team in achieving targets through coaching and joint sales efforts.
  • Meeting different types of association heads for big deals.
  • Outlined significant professional achievements
  • Maintain a Good Rapport with Customers.

Sales Manager-Jewel Loans

ICICI BANK LTD.
08.2015 - 06.2022

Achievments:

  • 80 crore of JL book growth.
  • 90% and above branches achieved annual targets.
  • 100% of staff activated in JL month on month.
  • Conducted a local contest to motivate the team and achieve the assigned target.
  • Role and Responsibilities:
  • Appointed DSAs, counselors, and appraisers for branches to enhance team capabilities.
  • Conducted marketing and promotional activities in various catchments to drive customer engagement.
  • Planning and monitoring the day-to-day activities and performance of DSAs and counselors.
  • Engaged with branch managers, and coordinated efforts for business growth initiatives.
  • Training the counselors, DSAs, and branch staff on Jewel Loan.
  • Engaging with the Branch Managers and coordinating them for business growth.
  • Maintaining a good relationship and rapport with Beach Emp.

Branch Manager

ICICI BANK LTD.
01.2014 - 08.2015
  • Achievements:
  • 5 Crs of liability book.
  • 8 Crs of Asset disbursement.
  • Achieved 25 lakhs of LI.
  • 3 Crs of JL Book.
  • Role and Responsibilities:
  • Managed overall branch business and profitability to support growth objectives.
  • Developing forecasts, financial objectives, and business plans.
  • Led a daily morning huddle for a team of seven, aligning inbound and outbound efforts.
  • Reviewing the daily operations, audit compliance, and handling external and internal audits.
  • Initiated calls to government agencies to establish new relationships. for establishing new relationships.
  • Monitored staff performance periodically to ensure compliance with standards. and reviewing of the staff's performance.
  • Customer visits for building relationships, attending joint calls, and working with outbound staff.
  • Making government calls for establishing new relationships.

Branch Sales Manager-Jewel Loans

ICICI BANK LTD.
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Achievemnts:
  • 10 Crs of JL Book.
  • Achieved 100% target year on year.
  • Achieved first place in the Gold is a Bling contest nationwide in September 2013.
  • Earned qualification for JEDIs in the January contest of 2014.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Managed the Jewel Loan business for the branch, driving growth through targeted strategies.
  • Executed marketing and promotional activities across diverse catchments to enhance visibility and engagement.
  • Collaborated in joint calls with the branch sales team to strengthen client relationships and increase loan acquisition.
  • Played a key role in the operations part by ensuring the NIL discrepancies in JL processing.
  • Conducting marketing and promotional activities in various catchments
  • Attending joint calls with the branch sales team.

Branch Manager

MUTHOOT FINCORP LTD.
03.2011 - 01.2012
  • Achievements:
  • 4 Crs of Gold Loan book size.
  • Ensured that all staff are eligible for incentives.
  • Sold 400 grams of Muthoot gold coins.
  • Role & Responsibilities:
  • Branch Operations and Sales
  • Led a team of five members.
  • Ensured the achievement of branch targets through strategic planning and execution.
  • Facilitated team-building activities to foster collaboration.
  • Organized regular team meetings to discuss progress.
  • Maintain a good relationship with existing and HNI customers to increase sales.
  • Provided innovative ideas to the team to achieve the target.

Sales Manager

METLIFE INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.
12.2009 - 03.2011
  • Achievements:
  • Achieved LI target of 20 lakhs.
  • Recognized for significant contributions to team goals.
  • Recognized for excellence in candidate recruitment strategies.
  • Achieved top licensing status across India in A.M.J. 2010 with 30 Licenced Agents
  • Recognized for exceptional engagement in team activities during J.A.S. 2010.
  • Successfully participated in the Mahapremium Week contest during the specified dates and contributed 1 Lakh LI.
  • Role and Responsibilities:
  • Appointing potential candidates as financial advisors.
  • Managed customers in the branch and through client visits, providing financial and investment advisory services, and developing new relationships through referrals and other sources.
  • Building and maintaining healthy business relations with major institutional clients, ensuring high customer satisfaction metrics.
  • Maintained strong customer relationships with existing clients, ensuring continued satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Set and reviewed performance targets for advisors, consistently raising expectations to drive results.

Business Development Manager

HDFC STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD.
06.2007 - 09.2009
  • Achievemnts:
  • Achieved 30 lakhs of LI.
  • Achieved year-on-year target.
  • I got promoted to BDM within 9 months.
  • Qualified for the Valor contest in 2008-2009.
  • Facilitated the recruitment of three new club members.
  • Topper in the Region: Jo Jeetha Wahi Sikandar Contest, 2007-2008.
  • Qualified for the Sprint contest in 2008-2009.
  • Appreciation from R.M. for the Parivarthan Programme.
  • Role & Responsibilities:
  • Identified qualified prospects and leads to drive business growth.
  • Conducting product training for insurance consultants.
  • Provided tailored information to customers, enhancing overall satisfaction.
  • Developed and facilitated training programs to enhance the selling and influencing skills of consultants.
  • Documented key achievements in sales and training programs.

Assistant Manager

SHRIRAM CHITS PVT. LTD.
05.2000 - 05.2007
  • Achievements:
  • Achieved year-on-year target across all the products, like chits, deposits, life, and health insurance.
  • Enrolled big values of chits, like 50 lakhs, 30 lakhs, and 20 lakhs.
  • Managed a portfolio with HNI customers and served them for cross-selling.
  • Role & Responsibilities:
  • Identified customer problems, and educated customers on solutions.
  • Appointing agents for LI and chits.
  • Providing product training to agents.
  • Joint calls with agents.
  • Chit documentation and verification process.
  • Identifying customer problems and educating them.
  • Collaborated with agents on client calls to enhance service delivery.
  • Delivered product training sessions to agents, enhancing their sales capabilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Kakatiya University
Arts & Science College, Warangal
01-1999

Higher Secondary - undefined

Government Junior College
Parkal
01-1996

Skills

Branch management

Branch operations management

Operational management

Customer service

Team supervision

Coaching

Decision-making

Time management

Relationship management

Team player

Work ethic

Certification

IRDA(Insurance Specified Person)

Interests

Listening to Music, Swimming

PROFILE & STRENGTHS

  • Dedicated, resourceful, and innovative business management professional offering experience in the areas of Banking business, Customer Management & Branch Operations and driving sales growth.
  • Currently spearheading efforts with DCB BANK LTD. as Branch Manager
  • Expertise in strategic planning for day to day activities in Business, Compliance, Customer Service, Branch Operations, Team Management, good experience in handling specialized areas of Team Management, Business Development.
  • Core Competencies:
  • Marketing Skills, Relationship Management, Operations Management, Team Management, Compliance, Banking Operations

Annexure - Previous Professional Experience

  • Organization : Muthoot Fincorp Ltd.
  • Position : Branch Manager
  • Duration : March 2011 to January 2012
  • Responsibilities:
  • Branch Operations & Sales
  • Handling Team of 5 Members
  • Make sure to Achieve the Branch Target
  • Team Build up & Motivation
  • Team Meetings & Reviews
  • Maintain good relationship with Existing & HNI Customers to increase the sales
  • Given innovative ideas to Team to achieve the target
  • Organization : Metlife India Insurance Company Limited.
  • Position : Sales Manager
  • Duration : December 2009 to March 2011
  • Appointing potential candidates as financial Advisors
  • To manage customers in the branch or through client visits & provide Financial / Investment advisory, Develop new relations through referencing & other sources
  • Building and maintaining healthy business relations with major Institutional clients, ensuring high customer satisfaction metrics
  • Maintain customer relationship with existing clients
  • Set targets for Advisors, review them & consistently raise them
  • Achievements:
  • Awarded Recruitment Wizard contest
  • Pan India No.1 in licensing in A.M.J 2010
  • Honored as activity wizard in J.A.S. 2010
  • Achieved Mahapremium week contest (23rd to 31st Aug.)
  • Organization : HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd.
  • Position : Business Development manager
  • Duration : June 2007 to September 2009
  • Identifying prospects and leads
  • Appointing potential candidates as Insurance Consultants
  • Conducting product training for Insurance Consultants
  • Providing Valuable information to customers to ensure their satisfaction
  • Developing selling and influence skills of consultants
  • Qualified for Valor contest 2008-2009
  • Produced 3 club members
  • Topper in the Region Jo Jeetha Wahi Sikindar Contest 2007-2008
  • Qualified for Sprint contest 2008-2009
  • Appreciation from R.M for Parivarthan Programme
  • Organization : Shriram Chits Pvt Ltd.
  • Position : Marketing (Chits & Ski Insurance) & Recovery Incharge
  • Duration : May 2000 to May 2007
  • Identifying customer problems and educating them
  • Customers follow ups and cold calls
  • Demonstration about product packages
  • Selling Life insurance Products through Agents
  • Documentation work
  • Good Experience in Chit Marketing, Chit Recovery, Legal Recovery.
  • Appointing Agents for LI & Chits.
  • Joint calls with Agents
  • Providing product training to Agents.

Timeline

Branch Manager

HDFC Bank
05.2024 - Current

Branch Manager

DCB BANK LTD.
03.2023 - 04.2024

Branch Manager

DCB BANK LTD.
06.2022 - 03.2023

Sales Manager-Jewel Loans

ICICI BANK LTD.
08.2015 - 06.2022

Branch Manager

ICICI BANK LTD.
01.2014 - 08.2015

Branch Sales Manager-Jewel Loans

ICICI BANK LTD.
01.2012 - 01.2014

Branch Manager

MUTHOOT FINCORP LTD.
03.2011 - 01.2012

Sales Manager

METLIFE INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.
12.2009 - 03.2011

Business Development Manager

HDFC STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD.
06.2007 - 09.2009

Assistant Manager

SHRIRAM CHITS PVT. LTD.
05.2000 - 05.2007

Higher Secondary - undefined

Government Junior College

Bachelor of Arts -

Kakatiya University
Lakshman Naragani