Zafar Khan
Business Growth Leader | 15+ Yrs in Revenue & Market Expansion | Strategic Partnerships Expert | Upskilling in Business Analytics & AI (BITSOM, Feb 2026) | Multiple Hall of Fame Certified
- Role
- Zonal Sales Manager at Sbi Payment Services Pvt. Ltd
- Location
- Bhopal, MP, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zafar Khan
I’m a results-driven sales and business development professional with deep expertise in the financial services and payments industry, consistently focused on delivering growth through strategic partnerships, channel expansion, and customer-centric solutions.Currently, I’m leading the expansion of Sahayog Multistate Credit Cooperative Society Ltd. in Madhya Pradesh, where I’m driving growth in Term and Demand Deposits by building a strong branch portfolio, generating qualified leads, and enhancing customer engagement at the grassroots level.With prior experience at One97 Communications (Paytm) and HDFC Bank, I have successfully led merchant acquisition campaigns, launched new business verticals, and driven revenue across digital and traditional channels. My approach combines data-driven strategy with ground-level execution to scale business impact. Key Strengths:• Deposit Mobilization & CASA Growth• Merchant & Channel Partner Acquisition• Field Sales Leadership & Territory Development• Customer Relationship Management• Fintech & Digital PaymentsPassionate about scaling financial services and driving high-impact sales strategies, I am always open to networking and collaborative opportunities.
Experience
Zonal Sales Manager
Mar 2026 — Present · Bhopal, IN
Driving business growth in the merchant acquiring segment, focusing on QR, EDC, Soundbox and digital payment solutions. Identifying and onboarding new merchants across retail, SME, corporate and enterprise segments to expand digital acceptance infrastructure. Achieving monthly and quarterly targets through field sales, channel partnerships and strategic business development initiatives. Promoting payment solutions such as QR code, POS/EDC machines, UPI, contactless payments and value-added services. Managing end-to-end merchant lifecycle including lead generation, onboarding, documentation and activation. Building strong relationships with merchants and ensuring high customer satisfaction and retention. Collaborating with bank branches, channel partners and internal stakeholders to drive revenue and market penetration. Conducting market research and competitor analysis to identify new business opportunities. Training and enabling channel partners and sales teams on digital payment products and merchant solutions. Monitoring performance metrics, pipeline management and reporting business progress to senior leadership. Driving cross-sell of financial products such as loans, insurance and other banking services to the merchant ecosystem.
Education
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Higher Secondary School, Mathematics
2003
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore
Master of Business Administration, Marketing And Operation Management
2010 — 2012
Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics and Instrumentation Engg
2005 — 2009
Kendriya Vidyalaya
High School, High School Equivalence Certificate Program
1991
BITSoM - BITS School of Management
Business Analytics with Gen & Agentic AI, Business Analytics with Gen AI
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