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Nishit Chhabra

Sales & Strategy Leader
New Delhi | Noida | Gurgaon

Summary

SUMMARY

Sales leader with proven track record in driving revenue growth and fostering team collaboration in B2B and B2C domain across various sectors like Fintech, Digital lending, Financial Services, Automotive technology, Hospitality, Travel and Internet Ecommerce. Skilled in strategic planning, client relationship management, and market analysis thereby enhancing funnel efficiency & significant P&L growth. Known for flexibility in adapting to changing business needs and consistently delivering results. Strong communicator who inspires team performance and aligns sales strategies with organizational goals for long term growth for company as well its channel partners.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIVEMENTS

  • Founder of the Refinance Business at LOANs24, scaled business from 0 to INR 85M in 6 months. Led credit policy design, process optimization, team building, and channel sales, targeting INR 500M by March 2026.
  • Partner Business Leadership: Promoted to lead P&L management for the partner business, overseeing 20+ strategic partners across 50+ cities driving INR 200M in monthly sales and INR 7M in revenue by serving 400+ retail customers with an average ticket size of INR 500K.
  • Drove 200% business growth in digital retail lending with INR 650M monthly business in used car finance, achieving 10% margin through data-led sales planning, cohort analysis, and execution of key growth initiatives.
  • Promoted to Channel Business Head at OYO; built the channel from scratch, onboarding 250+ partners and scaling to 500+ hotels with a 25-member team. Drove 35% revenue contribution and cut acquisition costs through data-led expansion and operational efficiency.
  • Well-versed in end-to-end sales lifecycle, account management, partner enablement, and customer relationship management with strong skills in solution selling, account expansion through upsell and cross-sell. INR 20M revenue for Hero by acquiring & managing 20+ enterprise accounts.
  • Proven track record in building and leading high-performing sales teams, driving revenue growth through daily coaching, performance reviews, up skilling, incentive programs, and funnel management. Over 13 years, consistently enabled teams to exceed sales targets and deliver business impact.
  • Proven expertise in lead generation and marketing optimization through multi-channel outreach. At ICICI, acquired 100+ SME and enterprise clients, delivering INR 45M in monthly sales and 1,500+ credit card activations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Sales - Refinance (Founder)

CARS24 Financial Services
Gurgaon
10.2024 - Current
  • Led the launch of the refinance vertical at Loans24, with end-to-end development including credit policy design, process setup and optimization, team hiring and development, funnel enhancement, lead generation strategies, streamlined sales processes and channel sales expansion through effective stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration thereby enhancing efficiency
  • Currently building the refinance business from the ground up, scaling business to ₹80 Million monthly between Oct 2024 and May 2025, with a 95% login rate and 80% approval-to-disbursal conversion ration.
  • On a mission to scale monthly own books and partner business to ₹500 million, built a high-performing sales team. Established performance-driven culture through regular reviews, targeted training, and an incentive-led rewards and recognition program.
  • Achieved 50% business contribution from channel partners, generating significant revenue at a 4.5% commission rate, driving positive P&L impact and sustainable business growth.
  • Driving strategic initiatives to optimize funnel efficiency, enhance lead generation, and improve conversion rates. Executed business-critical projects including new lead channel development like corporate DSAs, partner process integration with feedback loops, credit relook journeys, VAS growth, and TAT-focused process improvements to elevate customer satisfaction.
  • Achieved 100% collection efficiency in the first 6 EMIs by establishing a robust system to ensure zero EMI bounces, driven by proactive CRM engagement, regular follow-ups, and strong support from the on-ground collections team.

Partner Business Lead

CARS24 Financial Services
Gurgaon
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Partner Business Leadership & Sales Strategy: Leading partner business at Cars24 with a 30+ member sales team driving monthly sales of 400+ cars and INR 200 million on monthly business by leveraging customer insights and market intelligence.
  • Data-Driven Partner Management: Leveraging data analysis to optimize partner performance, streamline operations, make informed decisions to enhance the sales funnel, and uncover new growth opportunities.
  • Partner Onboarding & Expansion: Onboarded 20+ strategic partners across India to support underserved customers, mitigate risk on own books, and expand partner acquisition—resulting in ₹850 million in partner business since April 2024.
  • CXO-Level Stakeholder Management: Monitoring partner performance, managing relationships with partner CXOs and decision-makers to co-develop growth strategies, resolve operational challenges, and ensure smooth reconciliations.
  • Sales Excellence & Revenue Growth: Executed sales growth initiatives including lead generation, CRM campaigns, and market research—resulting in 20% MoM growth and enhancing partner business contribution to 25% in overall business
  • Operational & Commercial Management: Oversaw the entire sales cycle for new customer acquisition, negotiated deals, improved sales funnel efficiency, and mitigated partner risk through strong process control.
  • People Leadership: Managing and mentoring a high-performing team of 30+ sales professionals, focusing on KPI-driven performance reviews, structured R&R programs, continuous training, and productivity enhancements.

Head of Regional Sales

CARS24 Financial Services
Gurgaon
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • Sales Leadership: Led a 60+ member sales team across 45 yards in North and West India, driving the sale of 1,200+ cars monthly with a total monthly business of ₹600 million and an average ROI of 15% p.a. over a 60-month loan tenure.
  • Pricing & Conversion: Increased conversion rate from 13% to 25% through strategic sales planning, performance tracking, funnel data analysis, customer engagement, pricing negotiations, and automation-driven cost reductions, improving productivity and margins.
  • Sales Effectiveness & Customer Experience: Enhanced funnel conversion by analyzing CX profiles and team feedback, making data-driven decisions to mitigate risk and reduce default costs to below 3.5%, while improving overall customer experience and retention.
  • Collection Efficiency: Managed collections for all disbursals, ensuring payment of the first 3 EMIs through on-ground customer engagement activities, achieving a 98.67% 3MOB collection cure rate monthly.
  • Marketing Optimization: Planned GTM activities and CRM campaigns to support sales teams, enhance customer experience, increase product reach, and drive overall business growth.
  • Pipeline Management & Data Analysis: Analyzed regional sales funnels, identified high-performing cohorts, and developed customer-centric strategies and training programs to improve revenue & profitability. Executed CF Saathi and AU Financing (Partner Model), increasing overall sales funnel and customer base by 40.48%.
  • Customer Success & Satisfaction: Streamlined the online journey and resolved disputes within TAT through cross-functional coordination, boosting NPS and enabling post-sales success to unlock further revenue opportunities.
  • CRM Utilization & Client Insights: Leveraged CRM to capture customer feedback for improved sales planning & competition analysis. As a result, 30% of sales team disbursals received positive testimonials across platforms like GMB, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Regional Head of Business Development

OYO Hotels and Homes
Gurgaon
03.2018 - 12.2021
  • Partner Relationship Management: Managed relationships with 1,000+ hotel partners, driving customer engagement to minimize churn, improve throughput, and enhance partner revenue by identifying and optimizing demand channels for superior customer experiences.
  • Data-Driven Expansion: Spearheaded expansion initiatives by analyzing potential market trends, customer insights, evaluating risks & competitor activities, fueling supply & revenue growth.
  • Revenue & P&L Management: Oversaw revenue and P&L for key account partners, executing growth plans such as cross-selling revenue tools and establishing tie-ups with demand channels. Achieved 10% profitability with a 22% cost reduction in the region.
  • Lead Generation & Market Research: Led sales growth initiatives including brand promotion, call center campaigns, inside sales, and cold calling to acquire new customers, generate qualified leads, and meet acquisition goals.
  • Project Management & Sales Enablement: Drove sales excellence initiatives, including training programs and performance reviews to enhance team productivity. Successfully managed the restructuring of 20,000+ non-profitable rooms, saving INR 200 million in monthly lease costs through effective negotiation and data-driven decision-making

Regional Sales Manager - Enterprise Accounts

Hero Mindmine
Delhi
05.2017 - 03.2018

Enterprise Sales Leader with a proven track record in growing B2B SaaS business, managing a 25+ member team, driving INR 2.5M in monthly revenue across 30+ enterprise clients. Expertise in lead generation through cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, client visits, and industry events. Skilled in end-to-end solution selling and sales cycle management thereby maintained positive relationships with clients and CXOs. Successfully acquired and grew key accounts, including the Google Online Sales project, contributing an additional INR 10M in annual revenue.

Team Lead - Key Accounts

Times Internet Ltd
Gurgaon/Noida
09.2015 - 04.2017

Experienced Sales Leader with a strong focus on key account management and SaaS product sales. Led a team of 10 account managers to drive INR 1.5 million in monthly revenue through effective client engagement and product demonstrations. Owned end-to-end account growth by securing renewals, upselling, and cross-selling while maintaining strong relationships with CXOs and key decision-makers. Built and nurtured a high-performance sales team through strategic hiring, regular performance reviews, and comprehensive training, consistently achieving revenue targets and enhancing client retention.

Relationship Manager - Key Accounts

ICICI Bank Ltd
Delhi
08.2011 - 09.2015

Experienced Account & Relationship Manager with a proven track record in driving B2C retail growth and client acquisition. Led a team of 8 account executives to manage key accounts and expand the corporate client base through targeted campaigns, referrals, cold calling, and LinkedIn outreach. Built and maintained strong CXO-level relationships to drive revenue and customer retention. Spearheaded client engagement initiatives such as brand promotions and on-site camps, ensuring seamless servicing, dispute resolution, and high customer satisfaction. Successfully managed high-profile clients and strategic territories through effective planning and execution.

Education

MBA - Marketing & Finance

ICFAI Business School
Hyderabad
03.2011

Skills

Sales Leadership

Revenue Management & P&L

Negotiation & Communication

Retail Sales & Coporate Sales

B2C &B2B

Performance Management

Sales Excellence & Sales Operations

Customer Success

Analytical thinking

People Management

Cross-functional Coordination

Sales Strategy & Sales training

Customer Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Sales cycle management

Budget planning

Lead generation & Lead management

Sales trend analysis & data analysis

Enterprise sales & Account management

Pipeline Management

Customer service & retention

Cross-selling and upselling

Sales planning, forecasting & growth

Sales and market development

Sales & Business development

Pricing strategy development

Competitive and trend analysis

Relationship Management

Project Management

Client acquisition strategies

Problem Solving

Alliances & Partnership Management

Program Management

Ms Excel, Ms Word & Powerpoint

Timeline

Head of Sales - Refinance (Founder)

CARS24 Financial Services
10.2024 - Current

Partner Business Lead

CARS24 Financial Services
04.2024 - 09.2024

Head of Regional Sales

CARS24 Financial Services
12.2021 - 03.2024

Regional Head of Business Development

OYO Hotels and Homes
03.2018 - 12.2021

Regional Sales Manager - Enterprise Accounts

Hero Mindmine
05.2017 - 03.2018

Team Lead - Key Accounts

Times Internet Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2017

Relationship Manager - Key Accounts

ICICI Bank Ltd
08.2011 - 09.2015

MBA - Marketing & Finance

ICFAI Business School
Nishit ChhabraSales & Strategy Leader