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VARSHA SAWANT

VARSHA SAWANT

Sr. Branch Training Manager - Life Insurance Agency
Mumbai

Summary

Strategic BFSI Professional with 21years in Banking, Finance, and Life Insurance. Drove 125% YoY sales growth through process-domain and system and targeted training programs committed to enhance team performance development retention persistency by utilising strong leadership and communication skills to advance organizational objectives.

Overview

3
3
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

SR.BRANCH TRAINING MANAGER LND

KOTAK LIFE INSURANCE
12.2019 - 09.2025
  • Duration
  • : Dec 2019 - Sep 2025 (7 years)
  • Branches
  • :
  • Mulund, Ghatkopar (2021-2025); Vashi, Thane, Kalyan, Panvel, Chembur (2019-2021)
  • Key Responsibilities
  • :
  • - Led teams to achieve yearly revenue via targeted training & skill development
  • - Maintain MIS, executed monthly training calendars, RNR Monthly Statergy Meets,Weekly Monthly Branch Performance Review Meet Branch Revenue Growth With Domain Parameters.
  • Drove revenue growth with Result Branch hygiene via daily work habit charter.
  • Focus on individual skill program via performance improvement training, weekly/monthly activities like role-plays, dipsticks, quiz, and OJT.One To One Sessions for stakeholders.
  • Monitored progress of trainees employees buisness partners through feedback from managers and supervisors.
  • Produced reports and maintained training documents to support training activities.
  • Felicitate Inductions. Existing Training Ic 38,Rsw,Dlu Shikhar Mdrt Skill development trainings for stakeholders daily and ensure attendance and training monthly mandays completion.
  • Onboard new buisness partners and certify irdai exam and get IrdaI licen.
  • Develop new advisors and employeoes with daily habbit of sales recruitment process, sales recruitment pitches, product knowledge through weekly monthly sales workshops and product trainings.
  • Assessed instructor performance in classes and delivered constructive feedback Scheduled meetings with stakeholders to discuss future learning needs.
  • Sought and implemented continuous improvements by encouraging team to leverage new digital tools.
  • Manage Consultant Trainers Skill Development And Bill Approvals.
  • Mentored new trainers, ensuring adherence to best practices and training protocols.
  • Record Individual performance improvement training feedback and communicate Branch heads
  • Improved career express performance for employees and advisors within the 0 to 12 month bucket using sales and recruitment parameters.
  • Do Daily Jcs With 0 to 12 month Advisors RDMs
  • Batch To Branch Revenue Hygine Process Management
  • Achievements
  • :
  • - Consistently achieved 125% business growth YoY (7 years)
  • - Consistently exceeded revenue & licensing targets by 15%
  • - Improved sales & recruitment performance via targeted trainings
  • - Developed expertise in virtual, hybrid, and classroom training delivery
  • Individual productivity growth increase in retention of stakeholders utilisation
  • Delivered 1680+ trainings, driving product knowledge, sales & recruitment process system excellence
  • - Empowered 3500+ advisors (500 advisors/year) & 490+ employees (70 employees/year) in 7 yrs.
  • Achieved 100%targets in nlp recruitment and sales Parameters
  • Achievement of 100%irdai exam pass percentage and throughput
  • Lng 100%Usage YoY
  • FY 2021-2022 100%NLP Target Achievement For Vashi Ghatkopar Branch
  • FY 2022 150% Branch Sale Target Achievement
  • Contribution In Achievements Of Branch Target 10cr Branch With YoY growth Of 25%
  • FY 20-21,FY 21-22 Outstanding Performance Rating And Highest Salary Incentive achieved.

SR.AGENCY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Max Life Insurance
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Recruit and develop agencies from Housewife VRS,STBO, Financial Distributer and help to get irdai licen with support of trainer.
  • Identified new advisors from the open market through various recruitment activities and interviewed candidates according to the company evaluation process.
  • Tracked and cultivated daily sales habits in advisors to drive consistent revenue generation.
  • Facilitated advisor revenue generation and compliance with company norms.
  • Monitored daily activity charter for advisors to ensure adherence and productivity.
  • Conducted weekly performance reviews of advisors to enhance productivity and reinforce sales process learning.
  • Ensured advisors met retention rate standards for annual FYC.
  • Achieved set targets according to the goal sheet on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
  • Documented accomplishments in sales and recruitment.
  • 200% of sales target achieved as per goalsheet in sales and recruitment.
  • Achieved outstanding performance rating through consistent achievement of targets.
  • Achieved highest slab of Incentive and salary increment
  • Achieved Recruitment Best Performance Award Consistently two years in mumbai zone with max life insurance
  • Developed strategic partnerships with agencies to enhance distribution channels and market presence.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design marketing initiatives that drive customer engagement and retention.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the agency network.

Relationship Manager Buisness Loan

Neo Growth
10.2015 - 09.2018
  • Developed agency distribution strategies that expanded market reach and increased client engagement.
  • Analyzed market trends to guide strategic planning and drive agency performance improvement.
  • Trained and mentored agents, enhancing their sales techniques and customer service skills.
  • High-Impact revenue generation
  • Outstanding Employee Performance Rating
  • Documented key accomplishments

Agency Recruitment and Development Manager

Exide Life Insurance
07.2013 - 09.2015

Recruitment And Development Of Life Advisors From Natural And Open Market and generate revenue by licen and apes.

Developed Agenct Distribution strategies that expanded market reach and increased client engagement

Train and mentir agents through recruitment and sales skills .

High impact Revnue Generation Advisor Creation Power clubs Mdrts

Support And accountable for advisors Development And promotions

Created yoy 40 agencies with 50% activistion bucket of 0 to 12 month

Achievment:

Mdrt created Power Club International Trip Qualifier Created

Achieved

Achieved promotion and high slab incentives outstanding ratings

Wealth Manager

IndusInd Bank
01.2012 - 06.2013
  • Developed personalized wealth management strategies for high-net-worth clients.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify investment opportunities and mitigate risks.
  • Collaborated with financial analysts to enhance portfolio performance and client satisfaction.
  • Conducted regular reviews of client portfolios to ensure alignment with financial goals.
  • Delivered exceptional client service through prompt communication, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to always putting the client''s interests first.
  • Designed custom-tailored portfolios based on individual client needs, risk tolerance levels, time horizons, financial objectives.
  • Conducted thorough analyses of market trends and economic indicators to inform investment recommendations.
  • Educated clients on the benefits of philanthropy, helping them incorporate charitable giving into their overall financial plans.
  • Mentored junior team members to develop their skills in investment analysis, client relationship management, and sales techniques.

WEALTH MANAGER

ICICI Bank
06.2005 - 10.2011
  • Managing Hni Client Portfolio between 10L to 1cr.
  • Portfolio and Investment Management in Banking Retail and Assets
  • Client Acquisition and retention Onboad New Hni clients drive Aum Growth and build long term relationships
  • Financial planning and provide exclusive solutions child to retirement planning tax planning and risk and Legacy planning.
  • Cross selling bank products sme loans insurance personal and buisness banking

Education

B.A. - English

Kolhapur University
Karad
01-2002

Skills

Sales,Revnue Management, People Management, Leadership,Training And Development,Coaching Mentoring Training Management Banking And Life Insurance Domain Expert

Employee engagement

Organizational development

Management team development

Productivity improvement

References

Varsha Sandesh, Sawant, Cover Letter, Dear Hiring Manager,, I'm excited to apply for Regional Training Branch Manager or Branch Sales Manager in your organization. With 22+ years of BFSI experience in Life Insurance and Banking, I've driven sales growth, led teams, and delivered training excellence., As:, - Sr. Branch Training Manager, Kotak Life Insurance (7 years), - Wealth Manager, ICICI Bank (7 years), - Branch Sales Manager, Exide Life Insurance (2 years), - Branch Sales Manager, Max Life Insurance (3 years), I've:, - Achieved 125% YoY sales growth, - Trained 3500+ advisors and 500+ employees, - Led teams to achieve ?5cr+ yearly revenue, - Managed HNI client portfolio (10L-1cr accounts) with cross-selling, - Driven agency recruitment and sales growth (125% revenue growth), I'm confident, dynamic, and passionate about driving results. I'd love to leverage my skills for your organization's growth., Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing further., Best regards,, Smt. Varsha Sandesh Sawant

Interests

Dance Travel Cooking Socializing Make Up Animal Lover Social Media Updates Workaholic

Accomplishments

  • Awards & Recognitions-
  • KOTAK LIFE INSURANCE DRONACHARYA Award
  • (2020-2021 & 2021-2022)- 100% E-learning usage, Pan Indian-
  • TRAINER OF THE YEAR
  • (2020-2021 & 2021-2022)- Among Pan India 35 Training Managers.-
  • Consistent Ranking In Top Five
  • (BIG Team Pan India).
  • Pacific Award
  • ( 2020-2021 & 2021-2022)1.
  • LP Champion
  • (2021-2022)-
  • Rated Outstanding
  • (FY 2021, 2022, 2023)-15% hike & incentives, consecutive years-
  • Innovative Activity Training Manager
  • &
  • People Friendly Training Manager Award
  • - Zonal hall qualification in LP passing percentage, E-Learning Usage & SLR
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Title: Sr. Branch Training Manager - Life Insurance Agency
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Widow

Affiliations

Highest Revenue Achiement Award With Chembur Branch In Fy 2020-2021&Fy 2021-2022

Pan India Trainer Of The Year In licen Revnue 0 to 12 month Activistion Emplyoee Retention Fy 2020 -2021 & 2021-2022

PACIFIC AWARD BIG Team Pan India For 100% Licen Achievements Chembur Mulund Vashi Branch Fy 2020-2021 & 2021-2022

0 TO M1 LP Champion Award 2019 -2025

Rated Outstanding Fy 2020 -2023

Innovative Recruitment Customer Engagement Activity Training Manager And People Friendly Training Manager Award

Consistently Maintained High Customer Satisfaction Ratings For Branches

Worked For Mulund Chembur Thane Vashi Panvel Kalyan Ghatkopar branched trained 3500 plus people and contribution in yoy 125% Of growth in revnue in ape licen.

Timeline

SR.BRANCH TRAINING MANAGER LND

KOTAK LIFE INSURANCE
12.2019 - 09.2025

SR.AGENCY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Max Life Insurance
10.2018 - 12.2019

Relationship Manager Buisness Loan

Neo Growth
10.2015 - 09.2018

Agency Recruitment and Development Manager

Exide Life Insurance
07.2013 - 09.2015

Wealth Manager

IndusInd Bank
01.2012 - 06.2013

WEALTH MANAGER

ICICI Bank
06.2005 - 10.2011

B.A. - English

Kolhapur University
VARSHA SAWANTSr. Branch Training Manager - Life Insurance Agency