Sandeep Pradhan
Cluster Sales Manager.
Aurangabad
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Cluster Manager with over 12 years of experience in the bancassurance sector, recognized for exceptional team leadership and strategic sales planning. Proven track record in enhancing life insurance penetration and optimizing branch performance while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory compliance, driving the achievement of ambitious business objectives. Expertise in managing multiple locations and streamlining operational processes, leveraging strategic planning to boost performance and deliver tangible results. Strong advocate for team collaboration, adept at navigating business changes to foster a resilient and high-performing work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Cluster Sales Manager
HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
- As a Cluster Sales Manager drives insurance sales through Bandhan Bank branches by managing channel partners (bank staff), leading a sales team, executing strategy, and ensuring target achievement, focusing on business development, relationship building with bank staff, and adherence to sales processes and compliance, essentially bridging HDFC Life products with the bank's customer base.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for all employees to recognize achievements, address challenges, and facilitate professional growth.
- Monitored data analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas of improvement within the cluster operations.
- Led training initiatives that enhanced employee skills, knowledge base, and productivity levels across various functions within the organization.
- Developed efficient operational processes to optimize resources and improve overall cluster performance.
- Planned and managed budgets by initiating and assessing cost control techniques.
- Boosted overall sales performance by implementing strategic marketing plans and initiatives.
- Negotiated contracts with key stakeholders, securing lucrative deals beneficial to company goals.
- Developed unique ways to drive sales through events, community activities and local marketing campaigns.
Cluster Sales Manager
Aditya Birla Sunlife Insurance Co. Ltd.
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Managing a team of Relationship Managers, and building strong relationships with bank stakeholders.
- The ABSLI (Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance) Cluster Sales Manager in a tie-up with HDFC Bank primarily focuses on driving life insurance business through assigned HDFC Bank branches.
- Identified potential risks or issues related to business continuity early on through proactive monitoring measures allowing for swift resolutions before escalation occurred.
- Achieved higher team performance by implementing effective coaching and mentoring strategies for cluster staff.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing client concerns promptly and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Monitored facility managers and staff performance through quarterly review assessments.
- Analyzed sales data to manage cluster performance and make informed financial decisions.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices across all departments in the cluster.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for all employees to recognize achievements, address challenges, and facilitate professional growth.
- Monitored data analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas of improvement within the cluster operations.
- Led training initiatives that enhanced employee skills, knowledge base, and productivity levels across various functions within the organization.
- Developed efficient operational processes to optimize resources and improve overall cluster performance.
Manager Sales - Home Loans Salaried
Bajaj Finserv.
10.2016 - 06.2018
- A salaried Home Loan Sales Manager drives home loan business by leading a sales team, developing strategies, and managing the end-to-end loan process from lead generation (DSAs, open market) to disbursement, ensuring target achievement, strong customer/partner relationships, regulatory compliance, and portfolio quality, often involving market analysis and reporting to senior management.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Manager Sales
HDB Financial Services.
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Manager Sales, drives business growth by achieving volume, market share, and profitability targets, managing dealer networks, executing sales strategies, controlling early delinquencies, and leading sales teams, with a focus on channels like Dealer-Financier (DF) partners and cross-selling to meet financial targets.
Branch Sales Officer
Hdfc Bank.
11.2012 - 05.2015
- An HDFC Bank Branch Sales Officer (BSO) is a field-based sales role focused on acquiring new customers and growing business for a specific branch by selling banking products like CASA accounts, credit cards, insurance, and demat accounts through cold calling, branch walk-ins, and referrals, aiming to meet monthly targets while adhering to KYC norms and providing quality customer service.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Batchelor Of Arts -
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathvada University
Jalna01.2013
Skills
Effective team leadership
Certification
Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology
Work Availability
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Software
MS OFFICE
EXCEL
Interests
Traveling internationally
Swimming
Cricket
Timeline
Cluster Sales Manager
HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
06.2022 - Current
Cluster Sales Manager
Aditya Birla Sunlife Insurance Co. Ltd.
06.2018 - 06.2022
Manager Sales - Home Loans Salaried
Bajaj Finserv.
10.2016 - 06.2018
Manager Sales
HDB Financial Services.
09.2015 - 09.2016
Branch Sales Officer
Hdfc Bank.
11.2012 - 05.2015
Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology
01-2007
Batchelor Of Arts -
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathvada University