Job Description
✅ Summary: Deputy Area Manager – Professional Loans (Direct Sales) – Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Are you a dynamic sales leader with a passion for driving high-performance teams and expanding financial services in thriving markets? Bajaj Finance Ltd. is hiring a Deputy Area Manager – Professional Loans for our Direct Sales vertical in Chennai – Anna Salai. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of India’s leading NBFCs, where you’ll lead and manage a sales force, drive loan product acquisitions, oversee collections, and boost profitability across multiple market environments.
Ideal for professionals with 3–4 years of sales management experience in personal or professional loan products, this role is perfect for ambitious individuals who thrive in high-growth environments and have a knack for people leadership and performance management.
📌 Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Deputy Area Manager – Professional Loans (Direct Sales) |
|---|---|
| Company | Bajaj Finance Ltd. |
| Location | Chennai – Anna Salai, Tamil Nadu |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Experience Required | 3 – 4 Years |
| Industry | Financial Services / Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) |
| Department | Professional Loans – Sales |
| Shift | Day Shift |
| Key Tools & Skills | Sales Leadership, Channel Management, Collections, Excel |
| Posting Date | 06 August 2025 |
| End Date | 06 August 2026 |
| Job Code | JR00186519 |
🎯 Key Responsibilities
As the Deputy Area Manager – Loans, your core responsibilities will include:
- ✅ Leading a team of sales professionals within a designated geographical area.
- ✅ Driving new loan acquisitions and achieving monthly sales targets.
- ✅ Cross-selling financial products like insurance for increased portfolio profitability.
- ✅ Implementing promotional activities and contests to motivate teams.
- ✅ Managing employee performance, training needs, and retention strategies.
- ✅ Engaging with Operations and Risk teams to improve service and efficiency.
- ✅ Handling portfolio collections and resolving customer grievances effectively.
- ✅ Monitoring and analyzing sales metrics and market trends to allocate resources strategically.
🧩 Required Skills and Competencies
To excel in this role, you’ll need the following skills and attributes:
- 📊 Strong channel management and team leadership capabilities
- 🗣️ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- 💡 Proven ability to analyze sales data and develop strategic plans
- 🏆 Demonstrated success in achieving sales KPIs in a competitive environment
- 🔍 Knowledge of salaried loan sourcing and professional loan products
- 🔧 Working knowledge of Excel, CRM tools, and basic sales tech
- 💼 High levels of motivation, self-discipline, and initiative
- 👥 Experience managing employee development, coaching, and performance tracking
🎓 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Minimum Qualification: Others as per JD)
- 3 to 4 years of proven experience in loan sales, preferably in salaried or professional loans
- Familiarity with the Tamil Nadu market is a strong advantage
🚀 Why Join Bajaj Finance?
- 🏢 Work with one of India’s most respected financial institutions
- 📈 Fast-paced growth and meritocratic culture
- 👥 Lead and develop top-performing sales teams
- 💼 Exposure to cross-functional operations, marketing, and strategy
📍 Apply Now
Ready to grow your career with Bajaj Finance Ltd.? Click the link below to apply for the Deputy Area Manager – Professional Loans role in Chennai – Anna Salai:
👉 Apply on Bajaj Finance Careers Page
Don’t miss out – applications are open until 06 August 2026.