Position: Sales & Operations Leader
Location: Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Reports To: CEO
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Sales & Operations Leader to spearhead our Used Cooking Oil (UCO) collection project in Lahore. This role requires a proven leader with deep BPO/call center management expertise, hardcore sales acumen, and the ability to drive revenue growth by engaging and closing clients—particularly in the US market. The candidate will also oversee end-to-end operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance within the UCO business.
This is a strategic leadership position that demands strong people management, process design, and business development skills to establish Lahore as a high-performing hub for the project.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Drive hardcore outbound sales targeting US-based clients, including restaurants, food processors, and distributors.
- Build and manage a sales playbook with scripts, objection handling, and closing techniques for call center agents.
- Achieve and exceed monthly/quarterly sales targets while building a scalable client pipeline.
- Develop and maintain long-term client relationships through effective account management.
- Leverage BPO/call center techniques (dialer management, lead routing, campaign optimization) to maximize conversion rates.
- Conduct market research to identify opportunities, pricing strategies, and competitor positioning in the UCO industry.
Operations & Leadership
- Establish and oversee the Lahore operations hub, including recruitment, training, and daily supervision of the sales/call center team.
- Implement SOPs, KPIs, and reporting structures across both sales and operational functions.
- Ensure smooth coordination between collection, logistics, and sales teams to deliver on client commitments.
- Optimize cost structures, workforce productivity, and call center performance metrics (connect rate, conversion rate, retention).
- Lead performance reviews, coaching, and skill-building for the team to ensure continuous growth.
- Develop and enforce compliance standards, quality monitoring, and client service protocols.
Strategy & Growth
- Work closely with executive leadership to define and execute growth strategies for UCO in local and international markets.
- Forecast sales, revenues, and operational needs, ensuring scalability and sustainability.
- Identify partnerships, alliances, or expansion opportunities to grow market share.
- Provide insights to management on emerging trends in BPO sales, recycling, and the UCO supply chain.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Hardcore Sales Skills – Proven ability to sell to US clients, close deals, and hit aggressive targets.
- BPO/Call Center Leadership – Strong background in managing outbound sales teams, dialer systems, call monitoring, and performance optimization.
- Industry Knowledge – Familiarity with UCO collection, recycling, biofuel, or related industries is highly desirable.
- Leadership & People Management – Ability to inspire, mentor, and hold teams accountable to results.
- Analytical & Process-Oriented – Strong grasp of KPIs, reporting dashboards, and operational efficiency.
- Client-Centric – Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Adaptability – Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in sales & operations leadership, with at least 3 years in a BPO/call center leadership role.
- Proven track record of selling to US-based clients, ideally in recycling, logistics, or commodities.
- Experience in building and scaling teams in Pakistan or offshore delivery centers.
- Strong understanding of US business culture, client expectations, and sales cycles.
- Tech-savvy with CRM tools, call center software, and reporting systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Rs150,000.00 - Rs200,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working in the US timings (Night shift)?
- Can you commute to Johar Town, Lahore
Work Location: In person