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Nikita Khandelwal

Yorktown,VA

Summary

Focused Project Manager bringing 6 years of experience, adapting at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in several departments. Experienced in directing sales and finance employees and organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations . Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to drive performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager, PMO

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Achieved high-quality results by closely monitoring project progress against established milestones and KPIs and increase business by 180%.
  • Directly managed a cross-functional teams of 15 individuals and all 4 country zones to deliver projects on time, within scope.
  • Established a culture of accountability among team members by setting clear expectations and providing regular performance feedback.
  • Drove continuous improvement through post-project evaluations to identify skills and areas for improvement in future initiatives.

Senior Sales Manager(Team Handling)

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Delivered bi-weekly dynamic presentations at industry events to promote brand awareness and generate leads for the sales team.
  • Implemented Corporate National Pensioning System (NPS) in organizations and handled corporate accounts.
  • Established distribution in the region by onboarding channel partners onto the platform.
  • Driving the annuity business for NPS retirees from state government. central government, PSU's and corporate.
  • Maintained ICICI bank relationships and support in their NPS business to be the preferred Pension Fund Manager

Sales Manager (Team Handling)

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
02.2018 - 05.2020
  • Increased overall sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong client and third-party relationships. Also increasing retention rates by delivering exceptional after-sales support.
  • Developed a high-performing sales professional's team through targeted recruitment, comprehensive training, and ongoing mentorship, resulting in accelerated career progression and enhanced contributions to overall team success.
  • Exceeded annual sales targets consistently by maintaining a proactive approach to lead generation and pipeline management.

Management Trainee

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Showcased strong organizational skills by effectively managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines, and maintaining high level of performance under pressure.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through exceptional service delivery, fostering loyalty and repeat business opportunities. Utilizing customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
  • Analyzed market trends in decision-making processes, assisting clients with informed investment choices.
  • Increased overall customer satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the resolution process.
  • Boosted sales performance by identifying upsell opportunities within existing accounts and presenting appropriate product offerings.

Summer Marketing Intern

Aircel Telecom
05.2016 - 07.2016
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions for campaign ideas, contributing valuable input towards final decisions.
  • Created and delivered presentations for internal meetings, utilizing graphic design skills to create eye-catching promotional materials

Education

MBA - Finance And Marketing

KIIT School Of Management
Bhubaneswar, India
04.2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management

F.M University
Odisha, India
05.2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Data review and Analysis
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Project Planning
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Timeline

Project Manager, PMO

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co
02.2022 - 12.2022

Senior Sales Manager(Team Handling)

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
05.2020 - 01.2022

Sales Manager (Team Handling)

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
02.2018 - 05.2020

Management Trainee

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
05.2017 - 02.2018

Summer Marketing Intern

Aircel Telecom
05.2016 - 07.2016

MBA - Finance And Marketing

KIIT School Of Management

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management

F.M University
Nikita Khandelwal