Area Manager – Sales & Business Development (Pune)

About the role

We are looking for an Area Manager to lead our business development and sales activities in Pune for HDFC Tele. The role focuses on planning, market penetration, team recruitment and driving profitability across the assigned region.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and develop monthly, quarterly and annual business plans and set regional strategy.
• Identify short‑ and long‑term focus areas, monitor market conditions and adjust plans accordingly.
• Gather market intelligence, uncover business opportunities and expand distribution in under‑developed markets.
• Recruit and onboard advisors in high‑potential areas and build brand awareness.
• Drive sales and profitability targets, increase market share and deepen brand penetration.
• Manage people capacity to meet topline goals and create a pipeline of leads.
• Conduct daily huddles, periodic reviews and corrective actions to improve engagement and performance.
• Control costs, ensure high quality of business sourced and implement audits to maintain compliance.

Required profile

• Proven experience in planning and executing regional business plans.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and act on market intelligence.
• Strong recruitment and team‑building capabilities.
• Track record of achieving sales and profitability targets.
• Understanding of market dynamics and competitor offerings.

Required skills