Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 12-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
IVE Group
07.2022 - Current
Effectively oversee and maintain a portfolio of key clients
Discover potential growth opportunities within my client portfolio to expand the company's reach and increase revenue
Handle a diverse range of customers from various industry segments
Foster strong professional relationships with business leaders at different levels to ensure customer retention and growth
Strategically manage customers and opportunities to drive revenue growth within my portfolio
Establish a robust pipeline of new business prospects to meet predetermined targets
Take ownership of budget attainment
Exhibit a strong commitment to team values and professionalism.
Campaign Manager
IVE Group
05.2018 - 07.2022
Oversee various campaign types, such as marketing, essential, and service message communications
Participate in campaigns across multiple channels, including current marketing automation solutions, digital channels, and traditional mail, for top organizations in Australia
Implement personalized communication projects and campaigns, while delivering exceptional customer service that surpasses client expectations
Supervise the execution, monitoring, and evaluation of marketing campaigns and their effectiveness
Ensure campaign implementation adheres to organizational guidelines
Generate regular reports on campaign performance and outcomes
Enhance new campaigns by leveraging data and feedback from past and ongoing projects.
Customer Service Manager
Wengfu Australia
09.2016 - 03.2018
Lead, motivate, coach & develop capabilities of the team to achieve agreed KPI's
Productivity/adherence
Process improvement
Recruitment of seasonal staff
Managing team budget
Develop & implement a succession plan for each team member
Workforce optimisation data analysis to ensure optimum performance (daily, weekly, monthly)
Performance management
Customer Relationship Management
Dealer Updates
Customer feedback
Projects – Case management, Fertbook
Timesheet approvals.
Team manager - Business Account Manager (SME LPG)
Origin Energy
01.2016 - 09.2016
Business Account management
Call quality monitoring
Lead, motivate, coach & develop capabilities of the team to achieve agreed KPI's
Productivity/adherence
Process improvement
Recruitment
Develop & implement a succession plan for each team member
Workforce optimisation data analysis to ensure optimum performance (daily, weekly, monthly)
Performance management
Customer Relationship Management
Ensure Service level agreements & quality standards are met
Cost to serve analysis (Benchmarking)
RASCI
EBIT.
Customer Support Team Leader – ANZ Fuels/Communication Lead (BP Regional)
Elite Customer Solutions (Part of the BP Group of Companies)
01.2013 - 01.2016
As per below and including managing a NZ Customer Support Team
Customer Service Team Leader (Cards & Customer Service)/Communication Lead
Reliance Petroleum (known as BP Regional since Oct 2013) (Part of the BP Group of Companies)
12.2010 - 12.2012
Workplace development projects
Call quality monitoring
Lead, motivate, coach & develop capabilities of the team to achieve agreed KPI's
Productivity/adherence
Recruitment
Develop & implement a succession plan for each team member
Workforce optimisation data analysis to ensure optimum performance (daily, weekly, monthly) across 4 call queues
Performance management
Customer Relationship Management (Siebel)
Ensure Service level agreements & quality standards are met
Cost to serve analysis (Benchmarking)
RAM (Risk Assurance Monitor) audits
RASCI
QPR
Mentoring a colleague in the Team leader role
Communications/Marketing Responsibilities (BP Regional): Business Card ordering
Uniform orders
Stationary Orders/artwork approval
Employee reward & recognition
Scripting with campaigns as well as site & depot changes occurring
Communications sent to internal customers regarding changes occurring in the business as well as changes to process & procedures
Communications to external customers with changes to the business
Updating content on the BP Regional Website
Payment & reconciliation of invoices from service providers.
Team Manager
CGU INSURANCE (An IAG company)
09.2008 - 12.2010
Call quality monitoring
Lead, motivate, coach & develop capabilities of the team to achieve agreed KPI's
Productivity/adherence
Workforce optimisation data analysis to ensure optimum performance
Workplace development projects
Performance management
Ensure Service level agreements & quality standards are met.
Customer Consultant
CGU INSURANCE (An IAG company)
09.2004 - 12.2010
Service/Sales: Providing exceptional customer service
Effectively communicate all features & benefits of personal insurance products
Interpreting for Greek customers
First point of call for dispute resolution
Workplace Coach: Support new staff
Provide positive & constructive feedback
Develop individual coaching plans
Identify learning difficulties
Help navigate DP central
Higher Responsibilities: Call quality monitoring
Coaching & development
Various development projects
Underwriting new business applications.
Senior Customer Service Officer
CGU INSURANCE (An IAG company)
04.2006 - 04.2008
Support Call centre & business partners
Underwrite new business applications
Advise call centre staff of how to handle customer objections
Problem solving complicated queries/policies
Help Call centre staff navigate through DP central
Supply Underwriting advice as per the guidelines & via ARN's
Call quality monitoring for all CCC.
Entertainment Consultant (EC) Casual Team Leader
SALESFORCE (Foxtel Project)
02.2004 - 09.2004
Store Manager
Rockmans
10.2003 - 02.2004
Customer Service/Store Manager
Millers Retail
05.2000 - 09.2003
Education
Skills
Needs Assessment
Project management abilities
Direct Sales
Data Evaluation
Call Centre Operations
Understanding Customer Needs
Complaint resolution
System implementation
Product Knowledge
Report Generation
Business Development
Salesforce CRM
Preferred Name
Soula
Training And Development
MS Office – Intermediate
Netsuite – Intermediate to Advanced
Excel – Intermediate
Visio
Cert IV – Marketing and Communications – partial completion 2014/15
Successfully transformed a semi-active client into a highly engaged one, resulting in the need for large mailouts of up to 300K every two months. This achievement was accomplished by sourcing clean data and optimizing costs. (IVE Group)
Exceed budget every quarter for FY23 by 20 – 25% (IVE Group)
Obtain a Salesperson award for Q3 FY23 as exceed budget above all other Account Managers (IVE Group)
Expanded the scope of services for an existing client by introducing them to IVE's Digital offerings, as well as our Display and Merchandising offerings. This not only increased their spending with IVE but also allowed the client to target a different customer segment. (IVE Group)
Led the scoping, creation of requirements, and development of a project charter for Case Management. Additionally, created use cases, process documents, and conducted training, resulting in the successful implementation of the system within a tight timeframe of 6 weeks. (NetSuite)
Played a crucial role as the communications lead during 6 divestments/acquisitions within a span of 18 months. Formulated effective communication strategies for both internal and external customers, and developed a comprehensive FAQ document for customer support staff. (BP)
Led the communications efforts for the One Card Project, which impacted 40,000 BP Regional customers. Developed introductory and follow-up letters, as well as call scripts for a follow-up campaign. Prepared FAQ documents to assist customer support consultants in handling inquiries from transitioning customers. (BP)
Served as the key project lead during the transition of 12,000 customers for the Lowes Petroleum project. Developed Visio process flows, process documents, FAQ materials, and training plans. Conducted training sessions and managed daily/weekly reporting on call and administrative statistics. (BP)
Languages
Greek
Professional Working
References
Provided upon request
Timeline
Account Manager
IVE Group
07.2022 - Current
Campaign Manager
IVE Group
05.2018 - 07.2022
Customer Service Manager
Wengfu Australia
09.2016 - 03.2018
Team manager - Business Account Manager (SME LPG)
Origin Energy
01.2016 - 09.2016
Customer Support Team Leader – ANZ Fuels/Communication Lead (BP Regional)
Elite Customer Solutions (Part of the BP Group of Companies)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Customer Service Team Leader (Cards & Customer Service)/Communication Lead
Reliance Petroleum (known as BP Regional since Oct 2013) (Part of the BP Group of Companies)