Job Summary
Job Purpose
The Call Centre Manager will lead and oversee the call centre’s sales operations with the goal of driving business growth and customer engagement. The role is responsible for managing a team of sales consultants to achieve sales targets, improve lead conversion rates, increase call volumes, and maximise cross-selling and up-selling of Fundi solutions.
Align outbound call centre activities with the company’s vision and values to foster customer satisfaction, loyalty, and sustainable growth. Digitise the call centre and implement a national call centre model (including remote/distance operations). Scale the call centre to achieve two to three times its current performance and value. Drive innovation in customer engagement and sales practices to support long-term business growth.
Principle Accountabilities
Sales Targets
- Meeting or exceeding defined sales targets
- Improving the conversion rate of qualified leads.
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to support the team and increase departmental performance.
People Management
- Fostering the Fundi culture and values for the entire sales team.
- Departmental meetings that are aimed at reminding consultants of all operational requirements and policies.
- Ensure implementation of PIP to enhance performance • Ensure all consultants have their individual development plan.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensuring all calls and processes comply with legal and industry specific regulations, including data privacy and lending standards.
- Identifying, monitoring, and addressing potential risks in customer interactions.
Operational Efficiency
- Monitoring KPIs such as average handling time (AHT), calls per agent, call abandonment rates, etc.
- Optimizing schedules, shifts, and workloads to maximize productivity.
- Managing operational expenses without compromising service quality
Team Performance and Development
- Providing ongoing training, coaching, and feedback to improve agent performance.
- Implementing incentive programs to keep the team motivated and engaged.
- Conducting regular performance reviews and addressing underperformance promptly.
Technology and Process Improvement
- Utilizing CRM tools, dialer systems, and other technology to enhance productivity.
- Continuously improving processes to reduce inefficiencies and enhance service delivery.
Reporting and Analytics
- Using data insights to contribute to business strategy and decision-making.
Collaboration and Coordination
- Collaborating with sales, marketing, compliance, and other departments to align goals and ensure consistency.
- Communicating effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders about performance and strategic initiatives.
Personal Development
- Attend external courses / sales workshops.
- Register for a course/programme which is focused on self-empowerment and career growth.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in sales, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within a call centre or sales-driven environment.
- 3 years Diploma in Sales and Marketing.
- Having fulfilled a sales role.
- Understanding of targets and commission model.
- Certificate in Call Centre Management, Sales Management, or equivalent.
Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of commercial principles.
- Ability to self-manage.
- Ability to work closely with management.
- Ethical and transparent.
- Understanding of sales environment.
- Proficiency in CRM software, dialer systems, and advanced data analytics.
- Strategic thinking, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
- Strong problem-solving skill.
Fundi Capital is South Africa’s leading education finance and education fund management solutions provider. By joining our team, you are supporting our mission to help students gain a better future and build a nation of sought-after professionals.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
- Blended work model
- Employee Wellbeing Platform to assist you in achieving personal well-being, both at work and at home — giving you a WIN-WIN solution to work-life balance
- Educational loans for you and your dependents
- Staff Loans
- Staff Bursaries
Leave Benefits
- Half day for your birthday
- Half-day on Pay Day (when it falls on a Monday or Friday)
- 10 days Paternity leave with full pay
- 4 months Maternity leave with full pay
- 5 days Family Responsibility leave
- 10 days Study Leave
- 1 day Religious holiday
- 30 days Sick Leave per cycle (3 years)
Long Service Awards
| Years of Service |
Reward |
| 5 years |
R1 500 + 1 day Leave |
| 10 years |
R3 000 + 3 days Leave |
| 15 years |
R5 000 + 4 days Leave |
| 20 years |
R7 000 + 5 days Leave |
| 25 years |
R10 000 + 5 days Leave |
| 30 years |
R12 000 + 5 days Leave |
| 35 years |
R15 000 + 5 days Leave |