Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
Languages
References

Gregory Naidoo

Call Center Manager
Durban,KZN

Summary

Passionate leader with extensive experience in managing a diverse team of 200 full-time inbound and outbound sales experts, including 18 team managers and 3 campaign managers, driving success in an international U.S. campaign.

I am a strong advocate for talent development, which fosters a culture of internal growth, empowering every leader to rise through the ranks since the inception of the campaign in January 2019, expanding from 25 agents and 1 line of business. I have expertise in managing multiple lines of business while cultivating and maintaining effective client relationships. I am commited to creating a collaborative culture that promotes team success and high performance, ensuring sustained achievement and operational excellence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Languages
2
2
Certificates

Work History

Call Center Manager

Ignition Group
DURBAN, KZN
01.2022 - Current

• Conducting regular performance reviews and taking corrective action when necessary to ensure desired service levels are met.
• Collaborating with other departments: Liaising with, marketing, IT, and human resources to ensure call center strategies align with broader company objectives.
• Drive achievement of sales targets across multiple LOBs through effective leadership and strategy execution.
• Lead Campaign Managers and Team Leaders, ensuring coaching, motivation, and career development of sales agents.
• Serve as the operational point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and proactive resolution of issues.
• Monitor and improve campaign performance through data analysis, process refinement, and tactical adjustments.
• Monthly meeting with HOD for forecasting, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet campaign demands efficiently.
• Provide actionable insights through regular reporting and performance reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to improve sales processes, adopt new technologies, and enhance customer engagement strategies.

Campaign Manager

Ignition Group - Head Office
12.2018 - Current

• Manage day-to-day running of the campaign covering all key performance areas.
• Manage talk time through Team Leaders.
• Manage attendance through the Team Leaders with assistance from HR.
• Develop Team Leaders with assistance from Training Department.
• Maintain discipline, recommend and administer corrective action according to policy and procedures.
• Ensure Team Leaders keep proper documentation on all Sales Experts in the team.
• Responsible for the planning and management of leave rosters in conjunction with the Team Leaders.
• Provide reporting on all aspects of the campaign, to management on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as directed by the Contact Centre Manager.
• Create an environment in which the Sales Experts can feel motivated and achieve optimum results.
• Initiate, coordinate and roll-out incentive plans.
• Coordinate and roll-out of commission targets.
• Ensure adherence to sales processes.
• Stay abreast of new product development/ knowledge.
• Monitor and track Team Leaders' and Sales' targets.
• Resolve escalated Sales-related queries.
• Analyse individual Sales Experts' stats.
• Direct and schedule the weekly review session.
• Discuss Performance Management actions to be taken with specific Sales Experts – recommend coaching and development plan as well as PIP where relevant.

Workforce Real Time Analyst

Ignition Group
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Improved service level performance by identifying trends in real-time data and making necessary adjustments to workforce allocation.
  • Managed real-time inbound call traffic across multiple contact center locations.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws regarding breaks, lunch schedules, overtime, and other applicable regulations governing employee work hours.
  • Supported operations teams by providing timely and accurate information on agent availability and schedule adherence.
  • Reduced absenteeism rates through efficient management of time-off requests and proactive communication with employees.
  • Performed ad hoc reporting and analysis to improve overall performance of call center and enable strong understanding of business.
  • Provided valuable insights on call center operations; helping managers make informed decisions regarding staffing requirements.
  • Managed overtime, shift swaps, breaks and PTO requests.

Outbound Manager

Rewards CO
12.2010 - 11.2013
  • Recognized top performers within the team through incentive programs, fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment in pursuit of shared goals.
  • Provided ongoing training and coaching to the outbound sales team, enhancing their skills and performance.
  • Improved sales processes by analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending solutions.
  • Led a high-performing sales team, consistently exceeding quarterly goals and expectations.
  • Mentored junior team members to improve their skills, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development within the rewardsco upgrades campaign.

Outbound Sales Representative

Rewards
01.2010 - 11.2010
  • Vodacom New line Sales and upgrades

Outbound Sales Representative

Ignition Group - Head Office
02.2005 - 11.2008

• Vodacom and Cell C Upgrade agent

Education

GRADE 12 -

Northmead Secondary School
  • LAST SCHOOL ATTENDED: Northmead Secondary School
  • HIGHEST GRADE PASSED: GRADE 12
  • SUBJECTS PASSED: ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS, GEOGRAPHY, MATHEMATICS, ACCOUNTING, BIOLOGY

Skills

Motivating the Sales Team

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Certification

Labor Solve

Accomplishments

Achieved Hall of Fame award for the year of 2012 whilst at the Rewards Company

Timeline

Firemashall Training

09-2025
Call Center Manager - Ignition Group
01.2022 - Current
Campaign Manager - Ignition Group - Head Office
12.2018 - Current
Workforce Real Time Analyst - Ignition Group
01.2016 - 04.2017

Labor Solve

02-2012
Outbound Manager - Rewards CO
12.2010 - 11.2013
Outbound Sales Representative - Rewards
01.2010 - 11.2010
Outbound Sales Representative - Ignition Group - Head Office
02.2005 - 11.2008
Northmead Secondary School - GRADE 12,

Languages

HOME LANGUAGE: English
OTHER LANGUAGE: None

References

  • Stuart, Pitt, 0614962423
  • Damien, Moodley, 084 299 4870
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