German speaking Sales Operation Manager for Foundever - Athens, Greece

Req ID#: 368924

Athens, Athens, GR

Job Description:

About Foundever™

Foundever™ is a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry. With 170,000 associates across the globe, we’re the team behind the best experiences for +750 of the world’s leading and digital-first brands. Our innovative CX solutions, technology and expertise are designed to support operational needs for our clients and deliver a seamless experience to customers in the moments that matter.  

Come and work with us.

We are looking for a talented and accomplished German speaking Sales Operation Manager for Athens, to be responsible for managing a full operation, providing leadership and direction to a number of teams in order to achieve Client and Corporate goals.

As a Sales Operation Manager, your daily responsibilities will include:

Direct involvement in the recruitment, selection induction and ongoing Sales skills development for all direct reports, ensuring we attract and retain the best talent
Line management responsibility for all Team Managers
Ensure Sales metrics are consistently achieved and appropriate actions taken to address any shortfall
Undertake formal quarterly performance reviews and 1:1 meetings with direct reports against KPI’s
Apply a process of continuous review and proactive management of absenteeism and attrition across all Teams taking appropriate action where necessary
Management of any Sales campaign migration or new business implementation
To ensure actions from Employee Satisfaction survey are implemented and continuously reviewed
Overall accountability for training, development and mentoring of direct reports to provide opportunities for skills expansion and career development
Facilitate a culture of open and honest 2 way communication ensuring key messages are cascaded and rewarded for outstanding achievements/performance in line with company mission and values
Manage client relationship at an operational level in terms of coordinating information and data requests and delivery of these within agreed timescales and to required quality
Co-ordination of responses to any client change control requests
Ensure call monitoring monthly across representative sample of all transaction types and appropriate action taken to correct any shortfall
Ensure client satisfaction surveys are undertaken and action plans implemented and reviewed
Management of any client escalations relating to the Operational team’s performance
Apply process for tracking of client satisfaction and complaints in terms of response and resolution
Ensure process audits are completed quarterly for each customer related transaction and improvement plans agreed
Preparing, analyzing and presenting data to the client as part of monthly performance reviews
Action commercial decisions affecting P&L
Ensure forecasts and work schedules are accurately completed using relevant client information and scheduling tool
Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial reporting and analysis on both site and client level based on Sales
Ensure budgeted revenue and EBITDA is achieved, by ensuring clients are invoiced for all ’billed hours’

To succeed in the role, you will need to have:

Native or proficient level in German (C2) with excellent verbal and written communication skills (mandatory)
Advanced English level (C1 at least) with strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Salesforce
Ability to give constructive feedback to CSRs which lead to performance improvement
Logical and objective approach to call assessment
Ability to make fair and consistent judgments and decisions
Ability to influence behavior
Availability to travel
Ability to adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
Ability to give constructive feedback to the team members which lead to performance improvement
Must hold EU citizenship or valid work permit for Greece
Be a local candidate or willing to relocate to historic Athens, Greece

Education and experience:

College degree or directly related work experience
Stable customer service background (min. 2 -3 years’ experience in customer support environment)
Desirably background in Sales Projects (B2B)

Knowledge/abilities:

Evidence of effective interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills
Good numeric and verbal reasoning skills
Effective time management
Ability to organize and prioritize, set priorities and multi-task
People oriented
An element of gravitas
Experience with policy work
Early adopter of technology
Dependable, reliable and able to perform duties with minimum supervision
Ability to interact positively with staff at all levels

Go further with Foundever™

What's in it for you? We give our people the tools and the freedom to learn, grow, have fun and be themselves.

Very competitive wages and stability
Fully paid training
Private healthcare
Continuous learning/development opportunities
Competitive career opportunities
A safe, friendly, diverse, supporting and technological company
International and multicultural environment (celebrations, initiatives to develop your skills and events to increase the team spirit)
EverBetter wellness program (Fitness room in our premises & Personal Trainer)

Apply Today!

At Foundever, we recognize that our success is rooted in the diversity of our team, and we firmly believe that our differences are a powerful asset.
As an equal opportunity organization, we hold a deep appreciation for diversity and actively foster an inclusive environment.
We are dedicated to respecting and valuing the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities of every individual within our company.
Our mission is to support you in achieving your goals by providing the guidance and resources you need to reach new heights.