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Experience: 8+ yrs
Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai
We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Area Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager to lead sales growth for an education loan portfolio across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, or Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education loan sales, team leadership, market development, and financial services distribution.
This role requires a commercially focused sales leader who can drive loan disbursements, build strong referral networks, expand market presence, and deliver business targets while ensuring a high-quality customer experience and adherence to lending policies.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
โขDrive education loan sales, customer acquisition, and disbursement targets across the assigned territory.
โขDevelop and execute regional sales strategies to expand market reach and increase portfolio growth.
โขLead, mentor, and manage sales teams to achieve individual and regional business objectives.
โขBuild and maintain relationships with educational institutions, universities, student counsellors, and channel partners.
โขIdentify new business opportunities, referral networks, and distribution channels to generate qualified leads.
โขMonitor the complete loan sales pipeline, including lead generation, application submission, sanction, and disbursement.
โขCoordinate with credit, underwriting, operations, and customer service teams to ensure timely loan processing.
โขTrack sales performance, conversion rates, disbursement volumes, and team productivity through regular reviews.
โขAnalyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements to identify growth opportunities.
โขEnsure adherence to lending policies, documentation standards, internal processes, and applicable regulatory requirements.
โขMaintain strong customer relationships and address escalations to support a positive borrowing experience.
โขPrepare regular sales forecasts, business reports, and performance updates for senior management.
โขIdentify performance gaps and implement corrective measures to improve sales effectiveness and operational efficiency.
What Makes You a Great Fit
โข8+ years of experience in sales within education loans or related retail lending and financial services.
โขProven experience as an Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, or in a comparable sales leadership role.
โขStrong understanding of education loan products, lending processes, customer acquisition, and loan disbursement cycles.
โขDemonstrated ability to achieve sales targets and drive business growth across a defined territory.
โขExperience leading, coaching, and motivating sales teams.
โขEstablished relationships with educational institutions, student counsellors, referral partners, or other relevant distribution networks.
โขStrong understanding of loan documentation, credit coordination, and lending compliance requirements.
โขExcellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
โขStrong analytical abilities, with experience tracking sales metrics, forecasting performance, and managing pipelines.
โขA proactive, target-oriented mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving capabilities.
โขAbility to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage competing business priorities.
โขWillingness to travel within the assigned territory as required.