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UMAKANTH VELAGAPALLY

Hyderabad

Summary

Result-oriented professional with 20+ years of experience in Sales, Business Development, and Channel Management. Expertise in Sales, Operations, Process Excellence, Training, Recruitment, and Retention. Proven track record of developing virgin markets and implementing best sales practices. Skilled in conducting training programs to enhance customer centricity and team performance. Strong written communication and problem-solving skills with adaptability to work in diverse cultural environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Sales Manager

Universal Sompo General Insurance Co Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2025 - Current

Managed health business operations across South India to drive growth.

Director Sales

Radiant Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
08.2018 - 08.2024
  • Worked as Director of Sales for General and Life Insurance products.
  • Key accountabilities include ensuring profitability with organizational development, liaising with insurance companies on process management, P&L management, and compliance handling.

Assistant General Manager-Business Development

Karvy Insurance Repository Limited
Hyderabad
12.2015 - 08.2018
  • Worked for Insurance Repository and KPO/BPO activities for Pan India operations for Life, General and Health Insurance Companies
  • Responsibilities included revenue development, formulating sales strategy, and driving sales of outsourcing activities.

Zonal Sales Manager

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd
Hyderabad
09.2005 - 12.2015
  • Started as Unit Manager in Tractor insurance vertical, progressed to Zonal Sales Manager for North Gujarat Region
  • Responsibilities included ensuring adherence to company policies, managing branch functions, and training the team.

Senior Sales Executive

Gati Ltd.
Chandigarh / Noida / Hyderabad
11.2003 - 08.2005
  • Worked for corporate accounts in Logistics division
  • Responsibilities included business retention, credit control, new business development, and ensuring compliance with service and sales.

Education

MBA (Marketing) -

Osmania University
03.2001

BSc (Maths, Statistics, Computers) -

Osmania University

Skills

  • Market Area Management
  • Contract Finalization
  • Key account development
  • Financial Performance Improvement
  • Targeted Sales Demonstrations
  • Lead Conversion Management

Area Of Expertise

  • Sales and Business Management
  • Analyzing market trends, tracking competitor’s activities and planning the sales strategies accordingly to accomplish the set business targets
  • Preparation and monitoring of MIS on a regular basis and taking the corrective steps, if any, to meet the business goals
  • Co-ordination with multiple internal stakeholders [Eg: Underwriters, Technology and Operations] for timely actions and delivery
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Ensuring quality services resulting into customer delight with optimum resource utilization for maximum service quality
  • Ensuring maximum customer satisfaction by closely interacting with potential clients & understanding their needs and requirements

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/01/80
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

  • Telugu
  • Hindi
  • English

Timeline

Area Sales Manager

Universal Sompo General Insurance Co Ltd
03.2025 - Current

Director Sales

Radiant Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 08.2024

Assistant General Manager-Business Development

Karvy Insurance Repository Limited
12.2015 - 08.2018

Zonal Sales Manager

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd
09.2005 - 12.2015

Senior Sales Executive

Gati Ltd.
11.2003 - 08.2005

MBA (Marketing) -

Osmania University

BSc (Maths, Statistics, Computers) -

Osmania University
UMAKANTH VELAGAPALLY