Sales Manager

Company Description Credit Saison India, established in 2019, is one of the fastest-growing Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India, operating across wholesale lending, fintech partnerships, branch-led distribution, and embedded financing. The company leverages advanced technology and strong underwriting capabilities to deliver efficient, scalable credit solutions, with a focus on underserved and underpenetrated customer segments. Credit Saison India is backed by Credit Saison Co., Ltd., a financial services company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and is an affiliate of Mizuho Bank, Japan. As part of Saison International, CS India is driven by a global mission to connect people, partners, and technology to create resilient, innovative financial solutions that generate positive impact.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Sales Manager role based in Bengaluru South. The Sales Manager will oversee sales operations, drive business growth across key lending and partnership channels, and manage a team to achieve assigned targets and KPIs. The role includes identifying and developing new business opportunities, nurturing relationships with partners and clients, and coordinating with internal stakeholders such as credit, operations, and product teams to ensure smooth deal execution. The Sales Manager will monitor market trends, prepare performance reports, optimize sales processes, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role also involves mentoring team members, supporting their development, and maintaining a customer-centric approach in all sales activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in sales management within financial services, NBFCs, banking, or fintech, with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and portfolio growth targets.
• Strong skills in business development, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement, including managing partners, corporate clients, and branch networks.
• Proficiency in sales planning, pipeline management, forecasting, and performance analysis using CRM tools and reporting dashboards.
• Good understanding of lending products, credit processes, and risk assessment, particularly in wholesale lending, SME, retail, or embedded finance segments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate sales teams, with strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Management, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Comfort with using technology-driven tools and data insights to improve sales effectiveness and customer experience; knowledge of fintech ecosystems is a plus.
• High level of integrity, customer focus, and willingness to work on-site in Bengaluru South with regular field travel as required.