FAQs
What are the key responsibilities of the ABFL-Area Sales Manager?
The key responsibilities include business growth through channel management, customer acquisition, timely loan disbursal, market intelligence gathering, portfolio quality and risk management, profitability measures, process efficiency, and people management.
Who will the ABFL-Area Sales Manager be managing directly?
The ABFL-Area Sales Manager will directly manage Sales Managers responsible for building the targeted book size and developing short-term secured loans.
How often will the ABFL-Area Sales Manager interact with internal teams?
The ABFL-Area Sales Manager will interact with internal teams daily for various purposes like business MIS reviews, proposal evaluations, client servicing issues, and coordination on overdues.
What are the types of channel partners the ABFL-Area Sales Manager will engage with?
The channel partners include Direct Sales Agents (DSAs), online aggregators, and internal sources that provide qualified leads.
How is the performance of channel partners monitored?
The performance of channel partners is monitored through SLAs, sales efficiencies, and return on investment (RoI) to ensure targeted results.
What is the primary focus for customer acquisition in this role?
The primary focus for customer acquisition is to identify business growth opportunities, drive new account acquisition strategies, and ensure the alignment of submissions from channel partners with internal policies.
How does the ABFL-Area Sales Manager contribute to risk management?
The ABFL-Area Sales Manager manages portfolio activities, monitors creditworthiness, and collaborates with the Risk team to ensure proactive identification of risks and escalation cases.
What training and development responsibilities does the ABFL-Area Sales Manager have?
The ABFL-Area Sales Manager is responsible for implementing training plans, conducting regular performance reviews, and motivating team members to ensure retention.
How will the ABFL-Area Sales Manager gather market intelligence?
The ABFL-Area Sales Manager will personally gather market intelligence as well as encourage the team to conduct competitive benchmarking and share insights with the Regional Head.
What is the nature of the relationship between the ABFL-Area Sales Manager and external channel partners?
The relationship involves product and business development initiatives, relationship building, and understanding customer needs for potential new products.