Graceywakefield Changala
@graceywakefieldchang
Senior customer service and sales leader driving retention and international business growth.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior customer service and international business leader with 20 years of experience delivering customer retention, account development and revenue growth across global markets.
I have led and trained cross-functional teams—recruiters, customer support and business development executives—driving subscription and staffing sales for international clients and marketplaces.
My achievements include multiple "Star Performer" awards for highest individual and team revenue, and consistent success in hiring, training, performance management and client relationship development.
I seek to leverage my skills in customer service strategy, sales operations and team leadership to help organizations grow revenue, improve retention and scale international business initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vertical Head - Sales
Repherrals Software Solutions
Apr 2023 - Feb 2024 (10 months)
Led recruitment and sales team to achieve monthly targets, generated revenue through new lead acquisition and client retention, and negotiated contracts for IT staffing in the USA.
Senior Manager-Customer Service
Euclid Infotech Limited
Apr 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Managed customer support and retention teams for international business, improved membership upgrades and renewals, and developed client relationships and strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth.
Senior Manager - International Business
Euclid Infotech Limited
Apr 2015 - Mar 2021 (5 years 11 months)
Led international business development team to meet subscription targets for tendersinfo.com, acquired new business, conducted market research, and built strategic client partnerships across sectors.
Manager - International Business
Euclid Infotech Private Limited
Apr 2011 - Mar 2015 (3 years 11 months)
Managed day-to-day operations and a team of business development executives, set performance targets, conducted training and appraisals, and reported team performance to management.
Assistant Manager - International Business
Euclid Infotech Private Limited
Aug 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 7 months)
Led and mentored business development team to acquire international subscription revenues from Europe, Middle East and Africa, and performed market research for targeted sectors.
Team Leader - Inbound Customer Service
Spanco Respondez BPO Private Limited
Jul 2007 - Feb 2009 (1 year 7 months)
Supervised a team of 15 inbound agents, monitored AHT, quality and attendance metrics, and ensured service levels and performance targets were met.
Team Coach - Key Associate
Spanco Telesystems and Solutions Limited
Feb 2006 - Jun 2007 (1 year 4 months)
Coached and oversaw a team of ~20 agents within a 50-agent activation skillset, improved activation counts, quality, AHT and attendance through training and monitoring.
Senior Customer Service Associate
Spanco Telesystems and Solutions Limited
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year)
Handled inbound customer service calls for the Inphonic process, maintaining quality standards and contributing to service delivery goals.
Customer Service Associate
Spanco Telesystems and Solutions Limited
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004 (11 months)
Conducted outbound sales calls for Metro Mortgage, achieved quality sales recognition and met outbound sales targets.
Customer Service Associate Trainee
Spanco Telesystems and Solutions Limited
Jul 2003 - Dec 2003 (5 months)
Trained and performed outbound sales for Metro Mortgage as part of initial customer service role, learning sales and call handling processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Bombay College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Completed Bachelor of Pharmacy, graduating in December 2003.
P.V. Polytechnic, S.N.D.T. University
Completed diploma or certification program at P.V. Polytechnic under S.N.D.T. University, finished in March 2000.
Wilson College
Completed studies at Wilson College, finishing in March 1998.
St Paul's Convent High School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Completed secondary schooling at St Paul's Convent High School in March 1996.
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