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Rishi Sharma

Rishi Sharma

Cluster Head
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Summary

Dynamic and results-driven management professional with 14+ years of experience in Sales & Distribution, Institutional Banking, Debt Management, Collections, Business Development, and Team Leadership across leading organizations including IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Airtel, Jio, Lava, and Delhivery.

Proven expertise in managing large teams, driving NTB/ETB client acquisition, reducing delinquency, and exceeding revenue targets. Skilled in Government & TASC Institutional Business, Retail Banking, and Channel Sales, Debt Management & Collections with a strong record of process compliance, business growth, and award-winning performance.

Extensive experience in Debt Management & Collections, with expertise in controlling delinquency, bucket X cases, legal & audit compliance, and agency/DCA performance evaluation. Adept at setting productivity parameters, monitoring performance metrics, conducting weekly reviews, and ensuring customer-centric collections processes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Cluster Manager – Retail Institutional Govt Busi

IndusInd Bank
08.2024 - Current

Role Overview:
Driving sales, distribution, and institutional banking business across Government, TASC, Corporates, and Financial Institutions, while managing a high-value portfolio of ₹738 Cr.. Responsible for team leadership, client acquisition, debt management, and business growth, ensuring consistent delivery of revenue targets and sustainable portfolio quality.


Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Spearheaded Sales & Institutional Business, achieving a book size of ₹738 Cr. and delivering ~20% YoY growth.
  • Successfully led & developed a 57-members team (RMs, ROs & ARMs), reducing attrition by 15% and boosting productivity by 25% through structured training & mentoring.
  • Consistently exceeded business targets by 110–120% across Loans, Insurance (bundled & non-bundled), and Institutional Banking products.
  • Directed Debt Management & Collections, reducing delinquency by 18%, controlling bucket X cases, and ensuring 100% compliance with legal & audit guidelines.
  • Strengthened cross-functional collaboration with Credit, Risk, and Operations teams, improving turnaround time for client servicing and complaint resolution by 30%.
  • Implemented business planning, weekly reviews & data-driven performance monitoring, resulting in sustainable revenue growth and portfolio quality.

Cluster Manager – TASC Institutional Business &

Axis Bank
05.2023 - 08.2024

Role Overview:
Led a cluster of 5 districts with 38 branches, managing a ₹164 Cr. portfolio and a team of 9 Relationship Managers, Officers & Associates. Responsible for P&L ownership, business development, client acquisition, debt management, and collections, ensuring revenue growth and sustainable portfolio quality.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Managed NTB & ETB Institutional Business, acquiring and servicing clients across Hospitals, Educational Institutes, NGOs, Clubs, Societies & Religious Institutions, ensuring deep relationship value.
  • Drove NOA, NTB & ETB revenue targets, preparing business forecasts and key account reports for senior stakeholders.
  • Handled P&L, cash flow, and market share growth decisions for the Ferozepur cluster.
  • Directed Debt Management & Collections, reducing delinquency and ensuring compliance with legal, audit & risk policies.
  • Focused on Bucket X case management, recovery strategies, and customer-centric collections to safeguard portfolio quality.
  • Strengthened cross-functional collaboration with Credit, Risk & Operations teams, improving turnaround and complaint resolution.
  • Mentored and developed the team to enhance client servicing, acquisition, and retention capabilities.

Cluster Manager – Agri Commodities & Collection

Delhivery Private
04.2022 - 05.2023

Role Overview:
Directed business operations across 3 states (Punjab, Himachal Pradesh & Jammu & Kashmir), managing 27 on-roll and 67 off-roll employees. Accountable for P&L, collections, debt management, supply-demand operations, and relationship management with transporters, fleet owners & brokers.


Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Managed regional P&L, cash flow, and market share growth, ensuring sustainable revenue performance.
  • Led end-to-end business development, monitoring & forecasting supply and demand targets, aligning performance with organizational goals.
  • Handled Debt Management & Collections:
    Achieved Debt Management Services targets including PI and cost metrics.
    Controlled Bucket X cases by managing non-starters and improving recovery flows.
    Ensured legal & audit compliance during repossessions and collections.
    Conducted weekly performance reviews, set productivity benchmarks, and monitored DMS executives.
    Maintained proper documentation & feedback reporting for audits and compliance.
  • Built & maintained strong relationships with transporters, fleet owners & brokers, driving loyalty and operational efficiency.
  • Conducted background & reference checks for agencies and DCAs, ensuring ethical and compliant business practices.
  • Mentored and developed teams to enhance collections efficiency, client servicing, and operational excellence across the region.

Manager – Mass Retail & Distribution

Bharti Airtel
12.2019 - 04.2022

Role Overview:
Led prepaid sales, channel distribution, and retail operations across assigned geography. Managed distributor & retailer networks, driving revenue, market share, and customer base growth through effective channel engagement.


Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Handled 6 distributors, 11 sales executives & 32 promoters, delivering 120%+ sales achievement & ensuring availability and visibility of Airtel products.
  • Consistently delivered 120%+ achievement of sales & recharge targets.
  • Strengthened channel performance by optimizing ROI, resolving escalations, and implementing trade schemes.
  • Drove customer acquisition and retention increase in active subscriber base.
  • Increased retail penetration, ensuring visibility through effective trade marketing & POP execution.
  • Mentored sales executives, improving field productivity and reducing churn in retail network.

Territory Manager – Sales & Distributions

Reliance Jio
10.2018 - 12.2019

Role Overview:
Handled device sales & distribution across the state, building strong distribution & retail presence during Jio’s high-growth expansion phase. Responsible for driving market penetration, channel development, and sales activation.


Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Achieved rapid market expansion by appointing and managing a wide distribution network of retailers & channel partners.
  • Managed 4 distributors & 9 field staff, ensuring JioPhone activations & bundled sales growth & Drove distribution & channel sales in Faridkot Rural, consistently achieving targets.
  • Drove device activations and bundled plans, consistently exceeding sales targets.
  • Implemented innovative retail activation campaigns, increasing market share by [43]% within the first year.
  • Trained & developed sales teams to drive high-volume activations with focus on productivity.
  • Strengthened market intelligence by tracking competitor activity and aligning strategies accordingly.

Modern Retail - Handsets & Channel Sales

Lava International
02.2015 - 10.2018

Role Overview:
Led handset sales, distribution, and retail channel operations for Lava mobiles across assigned territory. Focused on driving market share, channel profitability, and retail visibility.


Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

  • Managed a strong retail & distributor network, increasing Lava’s market penetration.
  • Consistently achieved 120–130% of monthly sales targets through effective channel engagement.
  • Implemented retailer schemes & promotional campaigns, driving product visibility and customer demand.
  • Trained retailers & promoters on product features, leading to improved conversions.
  • Strengthened long-term distributor relationships, ensuring sustainable sales growth.
  • Expanded modern trade presence, driving Lava handset sales across key accounts.


Education

MBA - Business Administration

Jaipur National University
Jaipur, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

SunRise University
Alwar, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Institutional & Government Banking (TASC, Corporates, Financial Institutions)

Timeline

Cluster Manager – Retail Institutional Govt Busi

IndusInd Bank
08.2024 - Current

Cluster Manager – TASC Institutional Business &

Axis Bank
05.2023 - 08.2024

Cluster Manager – Agri Commodities & Collection

Delhivery Private
04.2022 - 05.2023

Manager – Mass Retail & Distribution

Bharti Airtel
12.2019 - 04.2022

Territory Manager – Sales & Distributions

Reliance Jio
10.2018 - 12.2019

Modern Retail - Handsets & Channel Sales

Lava International
02.2015 - 10.2018

MBA - Business Administration

Jaipur National University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Arts

SunRise University
04.2001 -
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