Raj Ivaturi

Business Development Executive

Hyderabad, Telangana, India21 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Built high-performing sales teams with consistent growth.
  • Ranked top in multiple sales performance metrics.
  • Expert in data-driven decision-making and sales optimization.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sales and Business Development Leader in the Insurance and Education sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sales ManagementLeadershipBusiness Development

Other Skills

Market PenetrationChannel ExpansionRevenue GrowthP&L ManagementBudget FormulationTrainingRelationship ManagementSales StrategyRevenue Target ManagementTeam DevelopmentCustomer ServiceRevenue ManagementRecruitmentCustomer SatisfactionProject Management

About

Sales & Business Growth Leader | National Sales Head | Building Scalable Distribution & High Performance Teams. With 29 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development, I have built and scaled businesses across FMCG, IT education, and insurance, with a strong focus on distribution-led growth, market expansion, and team productivity. Currently, I serve as National Sales Head at MilletBank, where for the past four years I’ve been leading nationwide sales operations—driving market penetration, channel expansion, and sustainable revenue growth in the fast-evolving healthy foods segment. I believe growth is never accidental. It comes from: • Clear strategy • Strong execution • Data-driven decision-making • And leadership that builds ownership, not dependency Whether it’s designing distribution frameworks, launching new business verticals, or improving sales productivity and cost-to-sales efficiency, I enjoy converting ideas into measurable business outcomes. Career Highlights • Built and led high-performing sales teams consistently delivering target-beating growth • Recognized as No. 1 Branch Manager (2008–09) for outstanding FLS productivity • Ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd as Circle Head across all quarters in 2012–13 • Expanded supply capabilities by onboarding six new coal suppliers in a single year • Strong expertise in CTC vs Sales optimization, productivity metrics, and scalable sales models. Beyond Leadership: Learning, Data & Investing I am a long-term learner and investor with a deep interest in: • Mutual funds and equity markets • Macroeconomic trends and business impact To strengthen strategic decision-making, I am currently pursuing Data Analytics, actively working with Excel, SQL, dashboards, and MIS frameworks to translate data into actionable insights. I strongly believe that modern sales leadership sits at the intersection of people, process, and data. What Drives Me • Building self-driven teams • Creating scalable and efficient sales engines • Continuous learning and silent execution • Long-term value creation—in business and investing 📌 Always open to meaningful conversations around sales leadership, distribution strategy, data-driven growth, and investing.

Experience

Milletbank

National Sales Head - Retail & Distribution Channel

Apr 2021Present · 4 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Sales ManagementLeadershipMarket PenetrationChannel ExpansionRevenue Growth

Hdfc life

3 roles

Sr.Circle Head

May 2011Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Hyderabad

  • As Sr. Circle Head
  • Formulated budgets, steered P&L of circle, prepared & executed action plans for improving the productivity of the Circle Manager Units and Direct Sales Team, and so on
  • Organized input sessions and workshops to facilitate Circle Managers, Direct Sales Team and Business Leaders and their teams to increase the distribution
  • Built & maintained very strong relationship with the distributors
  • Imparted training to the team on delivering high post sales services
  • Accomplishments:
  • Adjudged as Topper at national level in all parameters & Top 3 ranker in the zone
  • Recognized for delivering 18 cr. premium from 2011 to 2014
  • Mentored & monitored 15 Front Line Sales Personnel and they got promoted to next level
  • Got selected for prestigious programme ‘Stride’ and got the opportunity to attend Sr. Level Leadership Program at ISB (Indian School of Business)
  • Played the role of a specialist in cracking HNI Deals, and adjusted as the first to collect 1 crore regular premium
  • Pivotal in designing customized solutions on business insurance and converting many deals
P&L ManagementBudget FormulationTrainingRelationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentSales Management

Branch Sales Manager

Promoted

Aug 2008May 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Hyderabad

  • Streamlined revenue targets & productivity of branch; recruited, mentored and developed front line team (SDM/BDM/ASM) & Financial Consultants
  • Ensured adherence to customer service standards, coordinated with non-sales departments, and performed sales promotion activities
  • Conducted performance reviews for front line team, and ensured they achieve their targets and promotions so that branch will achieve the targets
  • Accomplishments:
  • Successfully delivered 12 cr. business during the period
  • Single-handedly recruited & managed 50 Plus top CA’s & HNI profile FC’s in the city
  • Merit of producing one COT & 10 MDRT’s during the period
  • Acquired & maintained National Top Rank in BL business vertical consistently
  • Consistently maintained 80% persistence
Revenue Target ManagementTeam DevelopmentCustomer ServiceSales ManagementLeadership

Sales Development Manager

Aug 2006Aug 2008 · 2 yrs · Hyderabad

  • Supervised recruitment of Financial Consultants through various segments; ensured training, development, motivation, retention & achievement of team of Financial Consultants
  • Monitored implementation of all strategies through periodic training on product knowledge & market dynamics
  • Achieved sales targets with reference to number, average premium income & quality of proposals
  • Provided service to clients & renewal premium reminders, and ensured maximum customer satisfaction
  • Organized events & promotional activities for generation of business leads
  • Identified & fulfilled customer requirements
  • Accomplishments:
  • Successfully recruited more than 150 Financial Consultants in two and half year
  • Single-handedly managed 20 plus HNI Financial Consultants including Charted Accounts, Mutual Fund Agents, High Net Worth Individuals, Rtd. Bank Managers, Film Stars, and so on
  • Developed 15 new club members; Out of 15 club members, 2 Financial Consultants qualified for GM Circle, 1 Centurion Club & 2 qualified for Toppers Club
  • Delivered 5 cr. EPI business throughout the period; highest ticket size was 1 cr. premium
  • Achieved & maintained National Top Rank year on year consistently
  • Got qualified for HDFC Life Prestigious contest ‘Annual Mission’ and secured Zone Rank 2 including 6 Lacs Incentive & Paris Trip
  • Qualified for various contest at National Level i.e., GM Club, Management Development Programme, Foreign Trips – Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bali, Thailand, and Paris
RecruitmentSales StrategyCustomer SatisfactionSales ManagementLeadership

Datapro computer education

Sr. Manager - Projects

Aug 1996Apr 2005 · 8 yrs 8 mos · Visakhapatnam

  • Merit of achieving the contract from ‘Naval Maritime Academy’, Visakhapatnam to train all its cadets for period of 5 Years
  • Implemented the concept of training to general public at all Government Polytechnic’s, under Internal Revenue Scheme
  • Built & maintained strong relationship with State Government Organizations like DR. MCR HRD, S.C Corporation, B.C Corporation, Tribal Welfare Dept., Technical Education in connection with IT Training Programs
  • Played a key role in expansion of Datapro Franchisees of over 20 plus centers in a period of 2 years
  • Established tie-ups with 45 plus Government Polytechnics in Andhra Pradesh for Computer Education
  • Developed strong medial relationship with all Print & Electronic Media like TV9, ETV, Eenadu, Vartha, Andhra Jyothi, and so on
Project ManagementRelationship BuildingTrainingBusiness DevelopmentSales Management

Education

Andhra University

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Jan 1992Jan 1995

Government Higher Secondary School - India

Andhra University — Commerce

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