Sales Manager - Affordable HL & LAP - West(MH & MP)

Credit Saison India; Thane; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Saison India is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to head a team of Relationship Officers and drive sourcing of Affordable LAP and Affordable Home Loans. You will lead by example, set targets, and develop local sales strategies to expand the connector ecosystem.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of the affordable lending space, and the ability to manage end-to-end loan processing while ensuring compliance and delivering growth in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in retail lending, preferably in Affordable LAP or Home Loans.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in leading a field sales team.
• Strong understanding of the affordable housing finance and LAP market, especially customer segments like self-employed, informal income groups.
• Strong understanding of Legal and technical aspects of mortgage loans
• Proven ability to manage sales targets, team KPIs, and channel relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Relationship Officers focused on sourcing Affordable LAP and Affordable Home Loans.
• Set and drive sales targets to meet monthly and quarterly disbursal goals.
• Monitor activity, guide field efforts, and maintain productivity.
• Develop local sales strategies and expand the connector ecosystem.
• Build and maintain relationships with connectors, referral agents, and intermediaries.
• Coordinate end-to-end loan processing with credit, operations, and risk teams.
• Ensure compliance and regular MIS reporting on performance and activity.

Skills

Team Leadership

Sales Management

Relationship Building

Strategic Planning

Negotiation

Communication

Travel Willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree / MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description for a Sales Manager who will lead a team of Relationship Officers focused on sourcing Affordable Loan Against Property (LAP) and Affordable Home Loans.

Through Self-sourcing And Connectors

Job Title: Sales Manager – Affordable LAP & Home Loans. Department: Affordable LAP and Affordable HL. Reports To: Area Sales Manager. Employment Type: Full-Time.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sales Manager to lead a team of Relationship Officers in sourcing Affordable Loan Against Property (LAP) and Affordable Home Loan applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales through self-sourcing initiatives and building a robust connector network. This role requires strong leadership, in-depth knowledge of the affordable lending space, and a results-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Performance Management: Recruit, train, and manage a team of Relationship Officers focused on sourcing Affordable LAP and Affordable Home Loans.
• Set clear sales targets for the team and drive performance to meet or exceed monthly and quarterly disbursal goals.
• Monitor team activity, guide field efforts, and ensure high productivity and efficiency.
• Sales & Business Development: Drive new loan origination through both direct customer engagement and by expanding the connector ecosystem. Develop and execute local sales strategies to penetrate target markets within the affordable segment (self-employed and salaried customers). Continuously identify new market opportunities and geographic segments for loan sourcing.
• Connector & Channel Development: Build, onboard, and maintain strong relationships with conenctors, referral agents, property dealers, and other intermediaries. Ensure connectors are well-trained, motivated, and aligned with company compliance and documentation standards.
• Process Management & Coordination: Ensure smooth end-to-end processing of loan files - from lead generation to documentation, credit processing, and disbursal. Work closely with internal credit, operations, and risk teams to resolve bottlenecks and fast-track eligible applications.
• Compliance & Reporting: Monitor portfolio quality, ensure credit discipline, and adherence to all regulatory and company policies. Maintain regular MIS and reporting on team performance, disbursal trends, lead funnel, and connector activity.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred) in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
• 4-8 years of experience in retail lending, preferably in Affordable LAP or Home Loans.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in leading a field sales team.
• Strong understanding of the affordable housing finance and LAP market, especially customer segments like self-employed, informal income groups, etc.
• Strong understanding of Legal and technical aspects of mortgage loans
• Proven ability to manage sales targets, team KPIs, and channel relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Loan disbursal volume and value (Affordable LAP and Home Loans).
• Team productivity (individual and overall RO performance).
• Connector activation and business contribution.
• Portfolio quality (delinquency and rejection rates).
• Lead-to-disbursal conversion ratios.

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary
• Team-based and individual performance-linked incentives
• Travel and field allowances as per company policy
• Any Graduates