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ELISABETH CHAN

BUSINESS ENABLEMENT & OPERATIONS
Singapore

Summary

Results-driven business enablement and sales operations leader with over 10 years of experience driving sales excellence, optimizing processes, and leading high-impact training initiatives. Currently serving as Business Enablement & Operations Senior Manager at Carousell, overseeing end-to-end sales training, onboarding, sales operations, and performance optimization across multiple markets. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to enhance sales productivity, streamline workflows, and implement strategic enablement programs. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a strategic mindset focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Enablement & Operations Senior Manager

Carousell
07.2020 - Current

Training & Onboarding

  • Designed and implemented comprehensive onboarding programs for the Business team, including Sales, Marketing, and Category teams, accelerating ramp-up time and enabling faster contributions
  • Manage all training initiatives for the business team, from business fundamentals, product launches, to people manager development, by collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, HR, Sales Ops) to design and deliver programs that drive continuous learning, enhance team performance, and align with business goals
  • Design and execute sales enablement programs to improve sales excellence, covering an in depth onboarding program, product training, sales mindset and methodologies, and competitive analysis across SEA markets
  • Developed scalable e-learning modules and interactive training on product features, sales methodologies, and account management
  • Provided data-driven 1:1 coaching to enhance sales productivity and performance

Sales Operations

  • Led team responsible for sales planning, compensation structure design, and reporting functions aligned with business objectives
  • Collaborated with sales leadership to implement effective sales strategies and align targets with budgets
  • Managed sales commission programs and optimized compensation structures to drive productivity
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive sales dashboards tracking KPIs to forecast outcomes and provide insights for decision-making

Internal Communications

  • Collaborated with leadership to align enablement initiatives with business objectives
  • Led internal communication strategies including newsletters and team-wide performance updates
  • Developed and maintained team playbooks and training repositories ensuring accessibility

Recognition & Engagement

  • Designed and implemented incentive programs fostering a high-performance culture
  • Championed team-wide recognition initiatives celebrating top performers

Senior Manager, Sales Programs

BWH Hotel
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Developed and implemented sales onboarding, sales processes, standard operating procedures, and workflow optimizations
  • Managed a sales team of 16 associates across Asia Pacific and launched an internal knowledge-sharing platform
  • Designed and executed sales training programs, including Salesforce onboarding and best practices
  • Assisted with the integration and launch of World Hotels Rewards guest loyalty program

Assistant Director, Sales Performance & Partnerships

Banyan Group
03.2015 - 10.2019
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive SOPs from sales initiatives, incentive programs, revenue management, to marketing communications to enhance operational efficiency
  • Led and mentored a global team of 20 sales professionals while establishing data-driven performance tracking systems and distributing regular performance analytics to stakeholders
  • Designed and coordinated sales training programs in partnership with internal academy and external consultants, including structured onboarding for new team members
  • Orchestrated strategic contracts with key industry partners (Hotelbeds, Flight Centre, Dnata), ensuring commercial protection and alignment with company standards
  • Spearheaded the Accor partnership integration project, implementing a loyalty program that delivered 4x revenue growth within the first year of launch

Sales Executive

Fairmont & Swissôtel
01.2010 - 10.2012
  • Exceeded quarterly sales quotas by 25% through targeting untapped market segments
  • Negotiated and organized group accommodations for Apple, Coca-Cola, Dell, and other major corporations
  • Managed booker loyalty program for four hotels with over 1,000 local members

Sales Manager

Shangri-La Hotel
03.2013 - 05.2014
  • Developed and managed a portfolio of international corporate accounts and entertainment clients
  • Maximized revenue of existing accounts through needs assessment and service matching
  • Negotiated and organized group accommodations and events for major corporations including Bain & Company, Barclays, KPMG, and Shell
  • Coordinated accommodations for entertainment artists including Chris Tucker, Il Divo, and various international performers

Customer Service Specialist

Louis Vuitton
06.2008 - 12.2010
  • Achieved top 3 seller ranking in Canada's most profitable store
  • Exceeded sales quotas by 20% through effective cross-selling

Financial Service Representative

TD Bank
06.2008 - 12.2010
  • Ranked in top 10 sellers of TD Personal Banking Products across the city
  • Exceeded sales quotas by 50%

Education

Bachelor Of Commerce - Minor in Psychology

Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
05-2008

Skills

  • Sales Enablement & Training

  • Sales Operations & Management

  • Performance Optimization

  • Process Automation

  • Internal Communications

  • Teamwork & Collaboration

  • Project Management

  • Change Management

Certification

DISC Certification, Certified DISC Practitioner for workplace behavior assessment and team development

Timeline

Business Enablement & Operations Senior Manager

Carousell
07.2020 - Current

Senior Manager, Sales Programs

BWH Hotel
10.2019 - 04.2020

Assistant Director, Sales Performance & Partnerships

Banyan Group
03.2015 - 10.2019

Sales Manager

Shangri-La Hotel
03.2013 - 05.2014

Sales Executive

Fairmont & Swissôtel
01.2010 - 10.2012

Customer Service Specialist

Louis Vuitton
06.2008 - 12.2010

Financial Service Representative

TD Bank
06.2008 - 12.2010

Bachelor Of Commerce - Minor in Psychology

Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
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