An Area Sales Manager in banking is responsible for achieving sales targets within a specific geographic area by leading and managing a sales team. Key duties include developing and implementing sales strategies, recruiting and training staff, building customer and agency relationships, monitoring team performance, and ensuring the quality of the sales portfolio. A strong understanding of banking products, financial analysis, and excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills are essential for this role.
Key responsibilities
- Sales target achievement : Meeting or exceeding sales goals for the assigned region, which can include volume and profit targets.
- Team management : Recruiting, training, guiding, and motivating a team of sales executives or officers to achieve performance levels.
- Strategy development : Creating and implementing strategies to achieve business objectives and expand market presence by acquiring new customers.
- Market analysis : Mapping business potential in the area, analyzing sales data, and identifying new opportunities for sales calls or activities.
- Relationship management : Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, business heads, and key stakeholders, including third-party agencies.
- Performance monitoring : Reviewing performance reports, monitoring team and individual performance, and conducting field visits for high-value proposals.
- Operations and compliance : Ensuring smooth operations, managing early-stage loan defaults through soft recovery, and ensuring all systems and processes comply with regulations.
Skills Required
Sales Management, Market Analysis, Performance Monitoring, Compliance, Reporting