Selvarajan (Raj) Puthenkulangara
About Selvarajan (Raj) Puthenkulangara
Selvarajan (Raj) Puthenkulangara is a Manager at CIBC's Banking Centre in Toronto with over 16 years of experience in business development, customer service, and management.
Current Role at CIBC
Selvarajan (Raj) Puthenkulangara has been serving as Manager, Banking Centre at CIBC since 2018. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, his role involves managing the operations of the banking center, ensuring customer satisfaction, and leading a team to meet and exceed business goals.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Prior to his current position, Raj held multiple roles at CIBC. From 2017 to 2018, he worked as Manager, Financial Advice in Wilson and Jane, focusing on providing financial guidance to clients. Between 2012 and 2017, he was in Retail Banking in the Toronto area, contributing to various facets of retail banking services.
Sales and Marketing Experience
Raj's professional journey includes significant experience in sales and marketing. From 2011 to 2012, he worked at Direct Sales Force as a Sales and Marketing professional in the Greater Toronto Area. Additionally, he served as a Sales Associate at PinStripe Menswear in Scarborough Town Centre during the same period.
Career in India
Before moving to Canada, Raj held several managerial positions in India. He was a Branch Sales Manager at Dhanlaxmi Bank in Kerala from 2010 to 2011, a Sales Manager at Kotak Life Insurance in Trivandrum from 2008 to 2010, and a Sales Manager at Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited from 2005 to 2008.
Educational Background
Raj holds an MBA in Marketing from Kerala University, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Mahatma Gandhi University, studying from 1997 to 2000. His educational foundation has equipped him with a deep understanding of marketing principles and scientific analytical skills.
Professional Skills and Languages
Raj has over 16 years of experience in business development, customer service, and management. He is competent in budgeting, report writing, sales performance management, and market trend analysis. Multilingual, he is proficient in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, and skilled in using MS Excel, Pivot Tables, PowerPoint, and Word.