Relationship Manager SME LAP-DSA, Ahmedabad

– Relationship Manager Enriching Lives Winning as ONE ONE- ABC and its Employees are united through Trust As One Force that transforms ABC into a powerhouse conglomerate We win by enriching lives and by contributing to the growth of our Emplolyees & our Community ABC Company Info Aditya Birla Capital Limited ("ABCL") is the holding company for the financial services businesses of the Aditya Birla Group. With subsidiaries/JVs that have a strong presence across Protecting, Investing and Financing solutions, ABCL is a financial solutions group that caters to the diverse needs of its customers across their life cycle. Powered by more than 38,000 employees, the businesses of ABCL have a nationwide reach with over 1300 branches, more than 2,00,000 agents/channel partners and various bank partners. What makes an ideal ABC Citizen? At ABC, we are constantly on the lookout for individuals who resonate with our 5 core values of Speed, Passion, Integrity, Seamlessness and commitment and live them every day, while also understanding our vision. We believe in building leaders who thrive on challenges, take the onus of creating and sustaining strong teams, and forms strong networks as a result of effective relationship- building. Role Details Business Aditya Birla Capital Location Pan India Role Relationship Manager /  responsible for financing the short-term, medium-term, and long-term working capital and supply chain needs of SMEs through a suite of customized products with varied tenures.  The key business metrics for success include loan book size, profitability, and a zero-tolerance approach to delinquency.  A strong understanding of business finance, loan structuring techniques, and credit administration is essential to building credibility with customers and gaining a competitive edge.  Deep knowledge of local market dynamics—including specific occupations/trades, industries, and local financial and investment preferences—is critical for structuring loans effectively and identifying new business opportunities.  Expand market share in targeted locations and outpace competition.  Continuously upgrade financial acumen, including knowledge of loan structuring methods and business financials, to build trust and credibility with customers.  Stay informed about recent market trends and evolving local market preferences to align with customer needs.  Ensure strong credit quality by conducting effective portfolio selection and pre-screening to minimize the risk of non-performing assets (NPAs).  Safeguard financed amounts by conducting post-sanction surveillance, maintaining strong client relationships, and monitoring collateral to ensure the complete safety of the financing. Key Responsibilities • Sales Growth Achieve Sales Targets Through The Following Actions  Drive pipeline funnel to achieve book size and market share.  Monitor local market trends and competitive offerings, identifying opportunities for business expansion in the region.  Ensure minimal client attrition through strong client engagement activities.  Regularly engage with investment bankers, chartered accountants, and brokers to source new business.  Raise escalation on delinquent cases/potential NPAs and closely monitor these through the team for collection dues.  Track key accounts in the portfolio for business health and early warning signs of NPAs. • Client Acquisition & Relationship Management  Acquisition of new clients by identifying potential leads and conversion strategies.  Increase area business volume through strong cross-selling initiatives and innovative product offerings.  Cultivate deeper customer relationships by ensuring faster turnaround times (TATs) in collaboration with Credit Analysts.  Utilize technology to improve operational efficiencies and responsiveness in customer service, ensuring retention of existing customers. • Disbursal - Timely Loan Disbursement with Proper Documentation  Coordinating with internal stakeholders to process loan applications.  Responding to queries from internal teams to ensure timely and accurate disbursal.  Completing transactions with customers with the appropriate documentation. • Market Intelligence  Gather market intelligence on competitive strategies, policies, and processes regularly.  Share the collected market intelligence with the Area Sales Manager to adjust business tactics accordingly. • Portfolio Quality & Profitability  Track overdue accounts daily for the business and ensure timely collections.  Intervene to ensure collection on initial overdue accounts in a timely manner.  Ensure profitability by applying appropriate pricing strategies and processing fees.  Implement cost management initiatives on a timely and accurate basis. • Organization Process Efficiency  Adhere to all processes for both pre and post-sourcing activities.  Provide input to the Area Sales Manager for the Sales MIS to improve reporting and operational performance.