Telesales Manager

Manila, Philippines; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Telesales Manager to optimize telesales operations in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in telesales or call center management, leading teams of over 50 agents. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, coaching agents, and implementing performance tracking systems. The role requires strong communication skills and fluency in English and Bahasa Melayu. A Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are preferred. This is a contract position with a 12-month engagement.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in telesales, call center management, or sales operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing telesales teams of 50+ agents.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Melayu; proficiency in Mandarin or Tamil is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily telesales operations for teams of 100+ agents.
• Coach and mentor telesales agents to achieve sales targets.
• Implement performance tracking dashboards and feedback mechanisms.

Skills

Telesales and call center operations management

Performance coaching and team leadership

Data-driven sales optimization

Vendor and stakeholder coordination

Strong communication and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Certifications in Sales Leadership or Call Center Management

Tools

CRM tools

Call center performance systems

Job description

Telesales Manager

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This role is for a Telesales Manager to lead and optimize large-scale telesales operations as part of a high-impact transformation program with a global consulting firm and its telecommunications client.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Telesales Manager to lead and optimize large-scale telesales operations as part of a high-impact transformation program with a global consulting firm and its telecommunications client.

The Role

• Lead and manage daily telesales operations, ensuring performance and service quality for teams of 100+ agents.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate telesales agents to achieve sales targets, conversion metrics, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Support agile sales experimentation, including new scripts, offers, tools, and customer engagement techniques.
• Monitor call center performance metrics, analyze data, and identify process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including call center vendors, remote management teams, product and technology departments, to streamline operations.
• Implement performance tracking dashboards and feedback mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular team reviews, calibration sessions, and training refreshers to reinforce sales effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, data privacy, and regulatory standards.

The Expertise

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Certifications in Sales Leadership or Call Center Management are an advantage.

Experience & Background

• 5-8 years of experience in telesales, call center management, or sales operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial or team lead role.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing telesales teams (50+ agents).
• Experience managing outsourced vendor operations or BPO partners.
• Background in telecommunications, broadband, or financial services preferred.
• Strong understanding of sales metrics, performance analytics, and conversion optimization.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Melayu; proficiency in Mandarin or Tamil is a plus.

Must-Have Skills

• Telesales and call center operations management
• Performance coaching and team leadership
• Data-driven sales optimization
• Vendor and stakeholder coordination
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in agile or pilot-based sales programs.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and call center performance systems.
• Ability to lead in fast-paced, transformation-driven environments.

Other Relevant Information

• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Engagement Type: Contract, 12-mos
• Schedule: Standard hours, complete onsite
• Client Industry: Telecommunications
• Start Date: December 2025 (2-week onboarding)

About Us

Thakral One is a consulting and technology services company headquartered in Singapore, with a pan-Asian presence. We focus primarily around technology-driven consulting, adoption of value-added bespoke solutions, enabling enhanced decision support through data analytics, and embracing possibilities in the cloud. We are heavily inclined towards building capabilities collaboratively with clients and believe strongly in improving grounded and practical outcomes. Our clients come from Financial Services, Banking, Telco, Government, Healthcare, and Consumer-oriented organisations.