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Arun Kumar Ray

Chennai

Summary

Results-oriented Life, General and Health Insurance Sales leader with 13 years experience has got proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Corporate Sales Manager

HDFC Life Insurance
12.2021 - Current
  • Lead the team to achieve business targets by leveraging HDFC Bank partnerships and sales channels.
  • Support and guide the team to achieve productivity goals.
  • Develop and implement strategies to increase life insurance sales, penetration and market share.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with HDFC Bank sales team and TPP.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Develop and conduct training programs to enhance sales team skills.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.

Area Sales Manager

Reliance General Insurance Company
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Meeting and exceeding sales targets for general insurance products, through the Yes bank channel.
  • Building strong relationships with Yes Bank staff at various levels.
  • Providing training and ongoing support to bank staff on insurance products, sales techniques, and relevant regulations.
  • Ensuring smooth policy issuance, addressing customer queries, and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
  • Developing and executing strategies to increase insurance penetration within the Yes Bank partnership.
  • Analyzing market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.

Senior Sales Executive

Bharti AXA General Insurance Co
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Meeting and exceeding sales targets for general insurance products, through the HDFC Bank channel.
  • Building strong relationships with Yes Bank staff at various levels.
  • Providing training and ongoing support to bank staff on insurance products, sales techniques, and relevant regulations.
  • Ensuring smooth policy issuance, addressing customer queries, and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
  • Developing and executing strategies to increase insurance penetration within the HDFC Bank partnership.
  • Analyzing market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and adjust strategies accordingly.

Team Leader

Chola Ms General Insurance Company
09.2011 - 10.2017
  • Recruit, train, and motivate a team of Bancassurance Sales Executives.
  • Develop and execute strategies to increase insurance sales through the Bancassurance channel.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with bank partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute strategies for the sale of health insurance products.
  • Design and deliver training programs to enhance the sales team's skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Monad University
Hapur, India
06-2014

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Life Insurance Product Knowledge
  • Sales management
  • Market Knowledge
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Persuasion and Closing Deals
  • Sales funnel management
  • Advanced Excel Skills & Data Management

Languages

Tamil
Advanced (C1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Corporate Sales Manager

HDFC Life Insurance
12.2021 - Current

Area Sales Manager

Reliance General Insurance Company
08.2018 - 12.2021

Senior Sales Executive

Bharti AXA General Insurance Co
10.2017 - 08.2018

Team Leader

Chola Ms General Insurance Company
09.2011 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Monad University
Arun Kumar Ray