The Training & Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily training and quality management operations aimed at achieving business objectives.

This encompasses, but is not restricted to, developing & executing the project’s quality assurance strategy, implementing the end-to-end training and development roadmap, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the realization of benefits, and maintaining effective communication with clients, Player Engagement leadership and stakeholders.

Training Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive training programs (PST to Nesting) for new and existing employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee training sessions covering diverse topics such as product knowledge, customer service skills, and company policies.
• Identify performance opportunities and strengths among team members.
• Develop individualized training plans to enhance the skills and capabilities of each staff member.
• Produce a variety of training materials, including manuals, presentations, and multimedia content.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in training programs based on feedback, evaluations, and industry best practices.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure that training programs align with operational goals and client requirements.
• Implement systems for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and gather feedback from participants.

Quality Management Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a quality monitoring program to assess the performance of Player Engagement agents.
• Ensure that agents adhere to organizational policies, industry regulations, and client-specific requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues, identifying underlying problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct calibration sessions to ensure consistency in quality evaluations among different evaluators.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality, providing regular reports to management.
• Work closely with clients to understand and meet their quality expectations, address concerns, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on quality metrics, client feedback, and industry best practices.
• Analyze data related to quality performance and prepare reports for management and clients.
• Emphasize a customer-centric approach to quality, ensuring that service delivery meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Collaboration with Global Support Teams:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as Talent Acquisition, Global L&D and Global QC, to address cross-functional concerns issues

Technical Skills:

• Written & Spoken Communication Skills (Advanced)
• Training Needs Analysis (Advanced)
• Training Design & Development (Advanced)
• Training Evaluation (Advanced)
• Program Management (Advanced to Strategic)
• Instructional Design (Intermediate)
• Learning Management Systems (Intermediate)
• Knowledge Management (Intermediate)
• Quality Monitoring and Evaluation (Advanced)
• Quality Management Tools & Systems (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Data Analytics (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Presentation Skills (Advanced)
• Root Cause Analysis (Advanced)
• MS Office and/or Google Suite (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Excel and/or Google Sheets (Intermediate to Advanced)

Behavioral Skills:

• Coaching & mentoring (Advanced)
• Stakeholder Management (Advanced)
• Team Building & collaboration (Advanced)
• Creativity & Design Thinking (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Performance Management (Advanced)
• Change Management (Intermediate)
• Sense of Urgency & Ownership (Advanced)

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in Training & Quality Management, preferably in a shared service or BPO organization.
• Strong grasp of the ADDIE model or similar ISD and/or training methodology
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively connect with stakeholders.
• Experience coaching & mentoring new team members.
• Proven track record of Training and Quality Program Management for programs with over 200 team members.
• Proven ability to solve program level learning challenges.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience
• Six Sigma, COPC, CLDP, ISD and/or Coaching certification is an advantage

• Hybrid work setup
• Non-taxable Allowances
• Paid Time Offs
• Annual Corporate Bonus
• HMO and Life Insurance

Role Information: EN

Studio: KWM

Area of Work: Player Engagement

Location: Asia Pacific, Philippines, Pasig

Service: Engage

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote

Salary: P140,000 to P160,000 (Monthly Package)

Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST)

What are we looking for?

Skills Required:

• 5+ years IT experience, ideally in eCommerce, with expertise in test case documentation, execution, and best practices like test planning, scheduling, defect management, and reporting.
• Well-versed in software development projects and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge or understanding of programming languages (Java, .NET, C++, XML, HTML etc.)
• Skilled in using test management and automation tools to streamline testing processes.
• Proven experience working directly with teams to ensure successful software delivery and implementation and collaborating with business teams for comprehensive pre-deployment testing.
• Understanding of Web technologies, Mobile Applications, and B2C/B2B eCommerce sites.

Nice to Have:

• ITIL Certified preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Customer focus and attention to detail.
• Agile environment experience.

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Hybrid (2-3 days per week Office-based; 2-3 days per week Home-based)
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
• Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
• Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA

JOIN CONNECTOS NOW!

ConnectOS is certified as a Great Place to Work and is a top-rated Philippines employer of choice.

Our client based in Australia deliver world-class supply chain solutions across the APAC region. Their experience comes from the successful delivery of solutions across 3PL, FMCG, retail, warehousing, and transport. With a talented team of highly skilled, technically advanced and operationally experienced consultant which all share fabric of service, commitment and excellence.

#ConnectOS #ConnectOSCareers #TeamConnectOS

Equal Employment Statement

Employment decisions at ConnectOS will be conducted without consideration of factors such as age’, race, color, religion, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and marital status. ConnectOS ensures the full confidentiality of the data it processes.

Property Conveyancing Manager

Department: Property Transactions Department

Key Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Supervises: Future Property Conveyancing Paralegals

Role Objective

As a Property Conveyancing Manager at Cosy Hauz, you will be leading the Property Transactions department. You will be responsible for managing a team of Property Conveyancing Paralegals and overseeing all aspects of the property conveyancing process. Your main goal will be to ensure that property transactions are conducted smoothly and efficiently, while maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Property Transactions department
• Supervise a team of Property Conveyancing Paralegals, providing guidance and support
• Review and approve property transaction documents and contracts
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as lawyers, mortgage brokers, and estate agents
• Resolve any issues or disputes that may arise during the conveyancing process
• Monitor and report on the progress of property transactions
• Implement and improve processes and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Train and develop the skills of the Property Conveyancing Paralegals
• Stay updated on changes in property conveyancing laws and regulations

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Property Conveyancing Manager or similar role
• Strong knowledge of property conveyancing laws and regulations
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Proficient in property conveyancing software
• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field preferred

• Proven experience as a Property Conveyancing Manager or similar role
• Strong knowledge of property conveyancing laws and regulations
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in property conveyancing software
• Bachelor's degree in Law or related field preferred

a. SSS, PHILHEATH & PAGIBIG

b. Paid Leaves up to 25 days annually

c. Work Equipment Subsidy

d. HMO Day 1

e. Rewards and Perks

f. Performance Bonus

Passion.io’s goal is to make the world more confident and passionate. We do this by empowering Creators to launch highly impactful mobile apps for a fraction of the cost. We are an international remote team of 50 people, supporting 8,000+ Creators and 700k+ end-users from all over the world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Customer Success Manager to join our team. If you are an experienced professional with 1 or more years experience interfacing directly with customers and able to use and apply playbooks and health scores to be successful in your current role - we would love to meet you!

What you'll bring to the team

• Technical role experience interfacing directly with customers is essential
• 1+ years’ experience in the role of CSM or similar (customer education, onboarding at SMB or Enterprise level)
• SaaS Direct experience 
• Experience implementing or streamlining processes around CSM support cycle
• User experience with CSM tools (ie. Salesforce, Hubspot, Intercom, Zendesk etc)
• Experience using playbooks and health scores 
• Tenacity and Grit to solve problems and improve quality of support to our key creators
• Customer obsessed mindset
• Upselling/closing skills
• Understanding key moments across the customer lifecycle that matter and how best to proactively engage
• Ability to customize/tailor support experience by segment / use case
• Technical ability *(from support side of product, API’s, Integrations, marketing, copy)
• Organization / planning skills
• Copywriting and Verbal Communication skills 
• Fluent in English

NOTE:  Willingness to work North American time zones is essential!!!!

What you'll be working on

• Managing a portfolio of our premium customers, across the entire lifecycle.
• Further test and improve playbooks, aligning to key moments that matter for time to value, feature adoption, expansion, and renewals.
• Really dig into data to pull actionable insights that help to guide and measure.
• Engage proactively with your clients, ensuring high engagement and activity rate from customers.
• Ensure your customers maintain high health scores, and proactively and creatively engage and solve for those who don’t.
• Collect and share insightful feedback from our customers back into other CS teams, marketing, and product.
• Work closely with other teams on cross-functional projects/OKRs aimed to improve retention.

What we offer you 

LOOKING FOR FILIPINOS OR PHILIPPINES-BASED CANDIDATES

We prioritize the processing of one application at a time. If you have applied for multiple job openings within our organization, we kindly request that you direct any update inquiries to the team responsible for handling your initial application.

Position: Guest Service Agent

Work Hours: Thursday to Monday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM Philippine Standard Time

Holidays: Philippine holidays

Pay Range: USD 900 - 1,200 per month (depending on qualifications and skills)

Responsibilities:

1. Reservation Management

• Act as the primary contact for reservation requests, providing prompt and accurate information to potential guests.
• Assist guests with booking processes, availability inquiries, processing payment and any modifications or cancellations.

Communication and Guest Assistance

• Handle incoming guest phone calls, emails, and chats promptly and professionally.
• Respond to guest inquiries, requests, and concerns, providing accurate information and appropriate solutions.
• Proactively address any issues that may arise during a guest's stay, taking appropriate measures to resolve them efficiently.

Guest Experience Monitoring

• Monitor incoming reservations to ensure guests receive check-in instructions and relevant information in a timely manner.
• Conduct comfort checks to ensure guests are satisfied with their accommodations and address any concerns.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the guest experience and provide recommendations for improvements.

Resolution Management

• Escalate guest issues internally to the appropriate departments or management, ensuring prompt resolution and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the housekeeping and maintenance teams to address issues reported by guests.
• Liaise with Airbnb as necessary to support guests and find amicable solutions to challenges they may encounter.

• At least 1 year of customer service experience in the hospitality industry.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle guest issues effectively.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Salary: P30,000 to P40,000 (Monthly Package)

Schedule: Monday – Friday (09:00 AM - 05:00 PM AEST)

What are we looking for?

Skills Required:

• 1 year Customer Service Experience
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organized and able to meet deadlines
• Proactive attitude towards problem solving
• Ability to meet agreed KPI’s
• Experience in an inbound/outbound call environment

Nice to Have:

• Experience using CRM Software (Zendesk, etc.)
• Experience in FMCG industry
• AU Customer Service Experience

What will you do?

• Ensure all enquiries are handled in a prompt, efficient, courteous manner ensuring a high level of conversion, whilst showing passion about customer service and being empathetic to the needs of clients.
• Display excellent listening skills and sharp attention to detail towards our clients.
• Ensure highly effective communication and customer service skills are displayed to all clients and that all programs and their staff support this level of service.
• Ensure that all forms of enquiries via phone, email, social media, website or other, are handled in a friendly, professional and timely manner to maximize enquiries and support high conversions.
• Support reporting duties in a confidential manner.
• Effectively prioritize tasks according to department requirements or business needs.
• Update relevant documents used to support the Intake team in order to provide the most up to date information to clients and staff.
• Other ad-hoc duties as requested.

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
• Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
• Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA

JOIN CONNECTOS NOW!

ConnectOS is certified as a Great Place to Work and is a top-rated Philippines employer of choice.

Our client --- With over 1,000 to 5,000 employees have grown to become one of Australia’s most well-known furniture manufacturers and retailers. Their furniture superstores can be found in every major metropolitan city and regional towns, with over 85 stores across Australia. They take pride of making, selling and guaranteeing well-designed furniture that everyone can truly afford.

#ConnectOS #ConnectOSCareers #TeamConnectOS

Equal Employment Statement

Employment decisions at ConnectOS will be conducted without consideration of factors such as age’, race, color, religion, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and marital status. ConnectOS ensures the full confidentiality of the data it processes.

Position                           : Product & Client Manager

Holidays                     : US or PH Holidays

Salary Range                        : 1000-2000 USD per month

Working Hours           : South African working hours; 9 am to 5 pm  (to be confirmed with their colleagues/team, this might change)

About the Company

A world-leading web-based platform that brings automation and simplicity to managing your equity or cash-based employee incentive plans.

Main Responsibilities

• Be involved with the Client Management and Migration teams to onboard new clients and client information onto the company platform
• Assist clients with incentive scheme related queries and in using the system
• Participate in the development of new and existing features, including feature conception, design and wireframing tasks. Interact with the developers and clients to ensure the features are successfully implemented and signed off between stakeholders.
• Implement and advise on the technical aspects of company's share plan product
• Maintain client relationships and offer new or existing solutions to existing clients
• Understand client needs and collaborate with management, colleagues, and other staff to enhance the product based on new clients or internal requirements
• Create and provide training to clients in using the platform

• 3 – 6 years of experience in Product and Client Management
• Financial background with a relevant Bachelor’s degree
• Strong academic record & technically proficient in finance
• Strong Excel skills are a prerequisite
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Capable of leading client meetings
• Adept at working in both team environments and alone (self-starter)
• Knows how to prioritize tasks and provide excellent service
• Deadline-driven and can work under pressure

Nice to haves

• Software development knowledge/experience
• CFA, Level 1, 2, or 3
• Computation and Applied Mathematics Degree or Financial Math's Degree or similar

Setting up, implementing and managing the local quality management system as well as monitorung its efficiency and effectiveness. Efficiencey and effectivenes are to be understood in terms of conformance with internal and external requirements. Responsible for implementeing SGS Group Quality Management requirements to the local laboratory (-ies). The role requires in depth knowledge of ISO 17025 and its implementation in food testing laboratories.

ISTA Solutions, an outsourcing/offshoring company, is in search of an experienced Customer Service Representative to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals, who prioritize employee satisfaction and work-life balance. At ISTA Solutions, we pride ourselves on creating a culture focused on long-term success and life-long learning. We're looking for a team player who is ready to contribute to our mission, just like you!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Bait Stations – Count the bait boxes of the technicians from previous day, check if there are duplicate pictures, missing boxes
• Inbound Call – Assist callers (property manager, tenant or super) for any general concerns (asking where tech is, asking for timeframe, asking when the next service will be). For any scheduling, rescheduling, or service complaint, it must be transferred to the office.
• Technician Calls – Assists technicians to gain access in the building. Other technician concerns must be transferred to the office. For any no access, we must add note on Pestpac regarding what happened.
• Appointment confirmations – Contact the superintendent to confirm the scheduled service 24 hours before. Agents are expected to send emails to management if needed.
• Rescheduling (technician emergency or holiday) – expected to do an outbound call and send an email to management regarding the changes of schedule.
• Scheduling. Call tenants and schedule specific service requested by management. Expected to check the scheduler and the availability of the technicians.

• Excellent communication skills - Oral and written.
• At least 6 months of experience in Customer Service.
• Strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Health Insurance with free dependents*
• 10%-night differential
• Attendance Bonus
• Paid time off
• Convertible to cash leave credits
• Performance Appraisal
• Work-life balance
• A focus on growing your career path with us
• We encourage you to follow your passions and learn new skills

Our commitment to you

• Strong culture and values-driven leadership
• We create opportunities for you to learn and grow at any stage of your career
• Continuous learning and innovation
• We foster an all inclusive environment where everyone thrives

LOOKING FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS BASED IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!!!

Position: 16907841027 - eCommerce & Amazon Marketplace Manager

Working Hours/Shift: M-F, TBD; 9am-5pm EST

Salary Range:  1300-1500 USD/month

Overview: 

As the eCommerce and Amazon Marketplace Manager, you will manage our storefront in both strategic and operational capacities, driving revenue and conversion goals specifically focused on Amazon. This is an opportunity to scale aggressively, as one of the best opportunities for rapid growth within the business today. Success in this role requires a self-starter mindset, high degree of ownership, drive, and the ability to leverage data in support of making site merchandising decisions. Ultimate title and seniority dependent on candidate experience.

Responsibilities: 

● Work both strategically and tactically to scale our Amazon channel, optimizing our storefront to drive sales and conversion

● Lead and manage the eCommerce and marketing strategy for our Amazon storefront

● Define and implement a collaborative planning process to develop sales forecasts, plans and strategies

● Work to enhance site content, SEO and merchandising of product descriptions and data

● Generate and deliver weekly and monthly reporting, including sales, promotions, conversion, etc

● Analyze and interpret data to uncover successes and opportunities that will assist in delivering objectives

● Manage day-to-day Amazon operations including but not limited to creating & monitoring active product offerings, product ranking, inventory management, and enhancing our presence on Amazon.com

● Maintain & monitor product reviews and customer feedback to ensure a high seller rating, customer feedback scores, and account health, and provide a continuous feedback loop to Growth, Finance and Product team

Qualifications:

● 3-6 years of experience growing a DTC business on Amazon

● Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines, make timely decisions, anticipate problems and adjust as priorities shift

● Team-oriented, collaborative worker while still being able to work independently

● Comfortable with solving for both business and customer challenges

● Familiarity with business issues, ability to quickly learn, and ability to be comfortable with ambiguity, unsolved problems, and uncertainty

Company Background

The company, led by a pseudonymous curator, artist, and technologist, has fostered one of the most prominent digital art communities, amassing a following of over 1.4 million enthusiasts in the past decade. This enigmatic company operates as an experimental collective for curiosity and culture, leveraging a network of diverse subject-matter experts. As a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary Web3 native studio, the company consistently pushes the boundaries of traditional and abstract disciplines at the crossroads of provenance, imagination, and meaning. Committed to reshaping the digital art and immersive experiences landscape, the company invites passionate individuals to join the team and contribute to the ongoing evolution of digital arts and culture.

Role Overview

As a Business Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a portfolio of small businesses. Your role extends to managing general business operations and requires a foundational understanding of internet businesses. We are seeking a college-educated individual, preferably with experience in web3 who can bring fresh perspectives and energy to the team.

Bring your A-game with a "get shit done" attitude! We're seeking team members who tackle challenges head-on, juggle tasks effortlessly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you're all about results and enjoy turning plans into action with a positive vibe, we want you on board. Let's make things happen together!

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of small businesses.
• Oversee general business actions, ensuring smooth and effective processes.
• Apply knowledge of internet businesses to contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams to address concerns and facilitate communication.
• Contribute to the growth and success of assigned accounts.

• College-educated individual with a strong educational background.
• Knowledge of internet businesses and a general understanding of their operations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Energetic and dynamic individual, preferably under 30, with a passion for account management.
• Prior knowledge on web3 or crypto is a plus.

• Fully-remote work
• Flexible work hours with 2-3 hours EST overlap
• Competitive market rate
• Offers support for anyone eager to make the move to the US/Canada.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work within a Scrum Team to drive quality web and mobile software applications

· Participate in the review of set of requirements to see possible bottle necks and dependencies to achieve smooth progression of project tasks once assigned to the Scrum Team[CP1] , planning and creation of project requirements

· Participate in the estimation process of a given software task, feature, or project to have sound estimate for forecasting project planning

· Comply and improve the set of processes and standards within the QA team to better achieve quality software and release process

· Create Test Plans and Test Scripts at the same time with the development of the project to lessen the unknown items at the execution stage

· Execute and maintain automated test suites to ensure the reliability and repeatability of test results.

· Integrate test automation with continuous integration and delivery pipelines for seamless testing within the development workflow.

· Continuously improve the test automation framework and strategies to adapt to changing project requirements.

· Provide training and support to the QA team on test automation best practices and tools usage.

· Lead multiple QA teams handling various strategic projects

· Be able to coordinate and work effectively with Development Team Managers to ensure proper and timely testing of project modules

· Support and train Team Leads, Junior QAs to achieve expertise in the Software QA disciplines and Payment industry knowledge

· Provide support to the Marketing team in terms of creating User Manuals for the applications being deployed by the company

· Qualify software for release to UAT and Production, according to Business Requirements Document, Performance, Security and Compliance.

· Create documentation for the results of validation performed on the application as a basis for the Management to approve release to either UAT and Production environments.

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in test automation to recommend and implement the best tools and methodologies. [CP1]Can combine both into one bullet.

JOB QUALIFICATION

· Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming or equivalent

· With more than 6 Year(s) of working experience in Manual and Automation QA experience

· With proven experience in test automation implementation, preferably in a software development or QA environment.

· Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.).

· Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and drive the transformation from manual to test automation.

· With at least 4 years of experience in Web and Mobile Applications testing

· With Team Lead experience

· Familiar with creating QA documents

· Team player

SKILLS

· Knowledgeable in Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

· Knowledge in Software Quality Standards and Processes

· With one year of object-oriented software development

· Very keen to detail

· Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

· Strong mobile and web applications testing

· Ability to accurately identify software use cases and edge cases

· Ability to develop a clear and concise testing strategy

· Ability to accurately identify software use cases and edge cases

· ISO8583, EMV, Payment Industry knowledge

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and equipment maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

· Expert knowledge of web application design and testing

· Considered a strong "plus" if the candidate has prior Java/J2ME development experience

· Ability to read system design, architecture, and codes

· Communicates and enforces quality assurance standards

· Understands the benefits of the various design methodologies and object-oriented environments

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and equipment maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

ISTA Solutions, an outsourcing/offshoring company, is in search of an experience Client Services Associate to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled professionals, who prioritize employee satisfaction and work-life balance. At ISTA Solutions, we pride ourselves on creating a culture focused on long-term success and life-long learning. We're looking for a team player who is ready to contribute to our mission, just like you!

Monthly Salary: PHP 21,000

• At least 6 months of VOICE ACCOUNT experience in BPO (English)
• Sociable, energetic and creative
• Good English written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in handling high-level clients is an advantage
• Knows basic formulas in managing MS Excel reports

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Health Insurance with free dependents*
• 10%-night differential
• Attendance Bonus
• Paid time off
• Convertible to cash leave credits
• Performance Appraisal
• Work-life balance
• A focus on growing your career path with us
• We encourage you to follow your passions and learn new skills

Our commitment to you

• Strong culture and values-driven leadership
• We create opportunities for you to learn and grow at any stage of your career
• Continuous learning and innovation
• We foster an all inclusive environment where everyone thrives

Overview:

As a SENIOR IT OPERATIONS MANAGER, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's technological capabilities align with its strategic objectives. Your leadership and expertise will be essential in fostering a secure and efficient IT environment that supports the growth and success of the business.

About The Role:

• Operations Management. Manage day-to-day oversight and coordination of IT Service Desk activities, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of user issues. Ensure that the IT Staff Scheduling meets operational needs, maintaining adequate coverage during business hours and after-hours support.

• Strategic Planning. Work with the CIO to budget for needed IT resources, aligning the budget with strategic goals and operational requirements.

• Project Management. Assign IT projects and tasks to capable staff, overseeing their execution to ensure successful completion within specified timelines. Communicate important IT information to relevant departments, fostering effective collaboration and alignment with business objectives.

• Security Management. Maintain the security of the organization's IT systems Infrastructure and data. Ensure that Information Security Management System policies and processes are followed by all employees, adhering to security standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Team Management. Build and lead a skilled and motivated IT team. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

• Vendor Management. Work with external vendors and service providers. Coordinate with vendors when necessary for service and support delivery, maintaining effective relationships to ensure optimal outcomes.

• Performance Monitoring and Reporting. Generate weekly and monthly reports as needed to provide insights into IT operations, including performance metrics, project status, and resource utilization.

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of any IT related course

• At least 8 years minimum of IT Management experience, ideally from BPO companies

• Must have IT Service Management experience

• ITIL v4 certification or training is a plus

• Proficient in M365/Intune Admin, AWS services and Telephony systems

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Windows Server deployment and configuration

• Knowledgeable in enterprise network using FortiGate, Sophos, and Cisco appliance.

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Excellent English communication (verbal and written) for non-technical stakeholders

• Proactive strategic thinker, proposing innovative solutions

• Detail-oriented, ensuring high-quality project execution • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Has worked with various regulatory compliance projects such as PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC2 type 2 report, CPRA and DPA

• Willing to work on a night shift to support US business hours

WHY JOIN CLEARSOURCE?

• Medical and Dental Insurance (With free 1 dependents)
• Group life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) such as sick days and vacation days
• 13th Month Pay
• Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
• Friendly team driven environment.
• Skills and experience development

Company Profile:

Our client is more than an Esports organization, they are a brand. A lifestyle brand that focuses on gaming and Esports along with fashion, social media management, talent agency, event organizing, and other services in the digital era.

They help brands engage global audiences through their network of talent, influencers, and Esports teams through their strategic partnership to help bring exposure and a great ROI through a wide range of activities through both online and offline activities.

The company aim to be a platform between brands for millennials and Gen Z. Collectively, they have over 30+ million followers across social media platforms and have helped brands grow their position in this new digital era.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a growing company that has impactful marketing solutions, shaping compelling brand narratives, and creating valuable intellectual property.

Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role

The Senior Account Manager will lead the planning and execution of strategies for digital marketing and advertising sales growth with brands and agencies. The primary focus is on selling the company's services and advocating for influencers to prospective clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, managing, and executing strategies in growing digital marketing/advertising sales with brands and agencies.
• Consult global brands and their media agencies on media planning, budget allocation and optimization of each marketing channel. Use data/reports to make presentations and recommendations to clients.
• Forge relationships with key decision-makers with brands and advocate advertising offerings.
• Understanding how to input advertising rates, key performance indexes, and any other sales-related functions.
• Ensure timely and detailed analytical reporting of the key campaign outcome.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute projects such as onsite, graphics, performance marketing and category teams

Skills & Qualifications:

• With a business degree or another similar course
• Proven with a minimum of 5 years of end-to-end sales experience in the Digital Advertising, Multimedia Marketing and other media networks and advertising companies.
• With Media and Production Sales experience is an advantage
• Knowledge in Brand Management and Media Marketing is required.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver projects and answer inquiries on time.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and collaborate with all levels of management internally and externally to strengthen partnerships.
• Strong networks with direct clients and digital agencies are required.
• Business acumen with a problem-solving attitude.

Our Purpose

Here at Datacom, we connect people and technology to solve challenges, create opportunities and discover new possibilities for our communities.

The Nitty Gritty

We have over 6,200 people across our global offices and generate annual revenue of over $1.2 billion, this makes us one of Australasia’s largest professional IT services companies. We have extensive expertise in operating data centers, providing IT services, software engineering, and application management, as well as payroll and customer service design and operations. With this comes a long list of significant clients Datacom is committed to hiring, developing, and promoting the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are local at heart, yet world-class in capability.

Role Overview and Objectives

The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for ensuring all Incidents or Request are updated in a timely manner

The core objectives and responsibilities of the Service Desk Analyst include:

1. Ensure the best service for every request

2. Adhere to the prescribed process and procedures

3. Manage self-performance and support the team

Responsibility

The Service Desk Analyst is responsible for:

· Maintain professionalism in all customer interactions, including escalations

· Address every request with an appropriate response (resolve or re-assign)

· To manage customer-related incidents ensuring a speedy resolution within the SLAs

· To assist the Field Technicians and NT Engineers in troubleshooting and resolution of problems

· To Assist in the Administration of Network Infrastructure

· Follow guidelines/script and ensure every customer interaction is quality compliant

· Log all requests and update the database as per the guidelines

· Maintain security of the network

· Keep manager updated on potential risks and performance deficiencies proactively

· Regularly updates product knowledge and technical skills using available resources

· Incorporate Datacom values into team interactions

Requirements

• Knowledge of Network Hardware including Routers, Hubs, and Switches
• Able to recreate and administer network infrastructure
• Proactive in ticket management
• Conflict resolution
• Results-oriented
• Prior experience in customer telephone support or service desk
• Experience in LAN topology and infrastructure
• Working in a constantly changing environment

Skills

• Tools usage
• Knowledge management center
• Work instruction document (SOP)
• Soft skills
• TS and problem resolution
• Written and spoken English
• 35 WPM
• Customer Service
• Empathy
• TS and problem resolution over the phone

We have a Hybrid work Arrangement, We also provide Exciting perks such as Spotter Bonus, HMO with 4 Free Dependent, Leave credits, Performance bonuses, and a work-life balance environment

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE

As an Accounts Receivable Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the accounts receivable process and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding balances for our clients across multiple brands. Your role is crucial in maintaining positive relationships with customers and optimizing the collections workflow to reduce delinquency rates. Additionally, you will serve as the main point of contact for legal firms engaged with the company for escalated accounts.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Collect on Client Invoices: Lead efforts to collect payments for monthly invoices, deposits, contract payments, etc., from clients and other affiliated brands. Ensure that outstanding balances are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Past Due Invoice Collection: Communicate with clients to collect past due invoices, using effective negotiation and communication skills to facilitate timely payments.
• Delinquency Reporting: Gather and report on past-due invoice ratios. Collaborate with leadership to develop strategies for reducing delinquency rates across all brands.
• Professional Communication: Maintain a professional and clear tone of voice when discussing confidential matters, such as payment and check information, while serving as the voice of the company.
• Coordinate with Other Teams: Collaborate with Feather Enterprise and Fernish B2B teams to collect payments for invoices processed outside of Feather's payment processor (Stripe).
• Team Development: Train, onboard, and develop new and existing team members to ensure a high level of service in the accounts receivable process.
• Escalation Handling: Address escalations from Customer Experience, Finance, and Sales Operations for disgruntled clients, working towards amicable resolutions.
• Delinquency Analysis: Analyze and report the delinquency rate of each brand, providing insights to leadership for strategic planning to improve collection efforts.
• Customer Experience Collaboration: Work closely with the Customer Experience team to ensure the highest quality of interactions with clients during the accounts receivable process.
• Legal Firm Liaison: Act as the primary contact for all legal firms engaged with the company for accounts receivable escalation accounts that require resolution beyond internal collections efforts.
• Management Reporting: Provide weekly management reports on the status of the total AR book, including week-on-week (WOW) and month-on-month (MOM) changes in accounts receivable values by age.
• Inside Sales Interface: Interface with inside sales teams across all brands to enhance the credit application process for both B2B and B2C clients. Provide recommendations on creditworthiness and acceptable levels of risk.
  Report CFGI (consulting) for the time being 
• Managing StayNTouch, billing system daily
• Working closely with members of other departments within Corporate Finance and across the company 
• Work with guest and customer service teams on inquiries related to billing matters. 
• interact and manage staff accountants that assist in the performance of recurring responsibilities (i.e., cash applications within the billing system, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, etc. (specifically regarding revenue and related accounts such as AR, AR Clearing, Revenue, and Deferred Revenue)). 
• Review open accounts and send invoice reminders or new invoices
• Prepare month-end reconciliation 
• Prepare and record month-end journal entries  
• Collaborate with other departments and teams to support the organization’s financial management and decision-making.

• 4-6 years of experience developing a similar role.
• Leadership Skills: You possess strong leadership abilities and can guide and inspire your team to achieve their goals effectively.
• Accounts Receivable Expertise: You have a proven track record in accounts receivable and debt recovery, with a thorough understanding of best practices and strategies.
• Analytical Mindset: You can analyze data and generate valuable insights to improve accounts receivable processes and reduce delinquency rates.
• Communication: Your exceptional communication skills allow you to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative Approach: You are a team player and work well in cross-functional collaboration to achieve collective objectives.
• Problem-Solving: You are adept at handling challenges and resolving issues, particularly during escalations and difficult collection cases.
• Process Improvement: Your proactive approach to process improvement helps to identify areas for enhancement and optimization.
• Customer-Centric: You prioritize providing excellent customer experiences while ensuring payment compliance.
• Organizational Skills: You can manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial Acumen: You have a good understanding of financial principles and credit risk assessment.

• Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• HMO on-day-one
• Paid Bereavement & Family Leave
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Solo/Single Parent Leave
• Special Leave Benefits for Women
• Mental Health Support

1. Identify Emerging to Top Artist at the earliest stage

• Audit and Identify Emerging to Top Artists trends
• Monitor Believe and public tool analytics for talent detection
• Build partnerships with a network of talent detection third parties

2. Qualify Artists Services expectations, career projects and releases plans

• Carry out meetings with prospective clients to pitch our services and follow up through to offer negotiations
• Present deals to your local internal team and coordinate with Head of Artist Services to validate deal offers
• Able to close the key deals until final contract signing with the support from central legal team.
• Coordinate the artist handover to the marketing & project managers team

3. Identify market trends and market dynamics and report to the management

• Build strong relationships with artists, management and the local industry
• Analyse the impact of spend and structure of artist offers

**LOOKING FOR FILIPINOS BASED IN THE PHILIPPINES!!

Position: Marketing Manager

Work Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Central time (4 hrs flexible)

Salary Range: $900-$1600 ( Depending on the interview result and client’s approval)

About the Company:

The company educates, informs, and brings together podcasters and industry professionals to help build a better tomorrow for the podcast industry.

About the role:

The Marketing Manager would be in charge of all the hands-on marketing efforts outside of organic social media management for Podcast Movement and the various events and communities we manage. 

We host several large conferences and trade shows a year, and need a much more organized strategy as it relates to email marketing, video/youtube channel marketing and management, paid social and search and display, etc.

1) We run two annual conferences/trade shows, which make up the majority of our company revenue (ticket sales and sponsorship sales). We also produce shows for other industries that are similar in format.

2) We send out a weekly newsletter that needs better guidance and also have different nurture sequences we've used in the past.

3) We have a very large online community, right now it's a Facebook group. It's the largest in our industry. We are looking to grow and nurture it more, and/or build a new one off of FB.

• The ideal hire will both bring ideas to the table, and also will the ability to execute those ideas.

We're looking for someone with experience in most or all of the following:

• Paid Ad Marketing (social & search/display) - we use Feathr for display ads and basic google ads for search, but need to do more.
•  Engagement Funnels (through paid ads, email marketing, etc., to maximize advertising and ongoing nurturing) - we use Active Campaign for email marketing currently
• Outside-the-box marketing ideas and experience

Tools that the candidates must be familiar with:

• Gmail, google calendars, google sheets and docs, slack, airtable, google ads for search/display/youtube, canva and/or other graphic design tools, ActiveCampaign, Feathr a plus but not a requirement.
• 5+ years doing all of these tasks, and experience in the event marketing space would be a huge plus.

Salary: P40,000 to P60,000 (Monthly Package)

Schedule: Monday – Friday (09:00 AM - 06:00 PM AEST)

What are we looking for?

Skills Required:

• At least 5 years of experience as an Account Manager, Key Account Manager.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level.
• Solid experience with CRM software (e.g. Datto PSA , Salesforce, Zoho CRM ) and MS Office (particularly MS Excel).
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field.

What will you do?

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsor.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives.
• Clearly communicate the progress of the requirements to the clients and other stakeholders.
• Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas where our solutions can be of used to the clients.
• Track progress of each clients.
• Prepare reports on account status.
• Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed.

Join the awesome team and enjoy these benefits & perks:

• Hybrid (2 days per week Office-based; 3 days per week Home-based)
• Medical, Dental Coverage and Life insurance from day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (with Quarterly Sick Leave Conversion)
• Competitive salary package and annual appraisal
• Financial Assistance Program
• Mandatory Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
• Complimentary Sleeping Quarters, Coffee at no cost
• Complimentary Office Fitness and Wellness Facilities at no cost
• Regular Company Events, Work Life Balance, and Career growth opportunities
• Accessible location at the heart of Metro Manila --- the Mega Tower, EDSA

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ConnectOS is a top-rated employer of choice, independently validated by the market. From hiring one person to building a large team, we connect companies around the world with ready-now talent across a range of industries, functions and more than 80 job categories.

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Equal Employment Statement

Employment decisions at ConnectOS will be conducted without consideration of factors such as age’, race, color, religion, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and marital status. ConnectOS ensures the full confidentiality of the data it processes.

OPEN FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Position : Customer Experience Associate

Work Hours : Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM Eastern time | 10PM to 6AM Philippine time

Pay Range : USD 900 - 1,100/month

About the role:

In this role, you will assist the Senior Director of Customer Experience with all customer support related needs- working in both a strategic and task-oriented capacity. This person must be passionate about people, extremely organized, and has the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

What you’ll do

• Provide “real-time” chat, phone, and email support
• Ability to update client status to completion in our CRM system
• Report on client activity and trends
• Drive positive customer outcomes through saved revenue and churn mitigation
• Ability to identify, track and measure positive customer outcomes 
• Ability to manage the expectations and questions of our clients
• Prioritize, multi-task, and handle a continuously evolving environment
• Research and resolve each client interaction to their utmost satisfaction
• Complete other duties as assigned

Who you are:

• Ability to handle a high volume of customer inquiries on a daily basis (including, email, live chat, phone support, etc.)
• Excels in self-direction, self-pacing, and working independently
• Keep a cool head, a “nothing is beneath me attitude” and be able to reprioritize on the fly
• Previous experience in customer support in a fast-paced environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational and follow-up skills 

Summary

As Outlet Manager, you will liaise between multiple departments to ensure the success of every group function and model exceptional service and leadership skills among your team.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Lead and manage the Outlet team in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed.
• Address guest concerns and react quickly and professionally.
• Train supervisors and colleagues as needed.
• Balance operational, administrative, and colleagues' needs.
• Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
• Work closely with the culinary and stewarding teams to ensure all banquet and meeting requirements are in place.
• Manage the outlet budget.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverages.
• Other duties as assigned by the F&B department management.

Business Development

• Develop business plans for the district that covers sales, revenue, and expense controls
• Implement a strategic sales plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence as aligned with marketing strategies
• Build and promote strong and long-term customer relationships through good partnerships and understanding their needs.
• Understand the needs of the company’s customers through feedback and insights and develop plans on how they can relate more to the company’s products
• Conduct market surveillance by identifying emerging markets and market shifts and being fully aware of new products in the market and status of competitors
• Analyze and track data pertaining to sales KPIs and effectively interpret trends and provide relevant insights that will help develop strategies and tactics to achieve target and ensure market growth
• Identify and communicate opportunities to management and subject matter experts for product/service development.

People Management

• Manages sales team in terms of performance and discipline
• Drive high performance in the team through managing the team and provide quality feedback on their performance and development through coaching and business reviews
• Support the sales team on their training and development by identifying competency gaps or career opportunities, coaching them and providing the resources needed to develop team members
• Hold team members accountable with clear objectives and KPIs. Ensure that they uphold to policies, procedures and company standards every time
• Communicate company directions and strategies consistently and accurately. Engage the team by discussing about the company’s vision and its values and how the team contributes to these
• Effectively recruit talent that can contribute to the achievement of company objectives and goals. Facilitate effective onboarding process for new hires
• Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss issues, share knowledge, celebrate achievements, and provide training and direction

Sales Operations Management

• Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for the territories under the district and projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products
• Manage profitability through the achievement of targets, pricing decisions and the development and control of budgets
• Management of sales team to hit sales targets, achieve growth and increase in market share
• Oversee the activities and performance of the sales team
• Monitor and review district’s performance through preparation of quality sales, revenue, and expense reports
• Assess current district’s processes and procedures, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement them.
• Proper resource allocation to ensure profitability by preparing sales activity budgets and projections based on relevant information
• Monitor and approve expenses under their district in a timely manner
• Handle and resolve customer complaints regarding a product or service

Our client consists of a team of qualified professionals with a proven track record of achieving results for their clients based in New Zealand. Their services are for families and corporations to help pay off clients’ mortgages faster, build wealth through smart investing, protect their wealth with estate planning, and have the life their clients and their loved ones deserve.

The company’s Financial Wellness programs are all about empowering individuals to take positive financial steps with confidence. They are proud to partner with organizations by supporting their teams through workshops, webinars, and one on one support.

This is a great chance to work for a company that helps clients live a better life and be confident in their finances.

Over-all Purpose and Responsibility:

This role consists of four main parts:

• General office support to the lending team
• Gathering data from clients required for lending applications (Thru calls)
• Update and maintain loan details in the company’s CRM system
• Refixing existing clients' lending

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide the Lending Operations Manager with lending administration support, including:

1. Collecting the essential data required for processing lending applications and establishing communication with financial institutions to obtain pertinent loan information.
2. Work with the Loans Officer to liaise with clients to confirm suitable loan structures and provide instructions to the banks.
3. Check lending documents for details and changes.
4. Handling the “fixed term expiry” process.
5. Update and maintain loan details in the company’s CRM system.

• Manage Asana Tasks:

1. Follow the processes provided and escalate all instances falling outside the allowed process steps.
2. Look for ways to increase efficiency and take ownership of various daily tasks.

• Maintain a high level of accuracy in data capture and use.
• Be proactive in protecting client data and maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
• Abide by the Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services.
• Abide by the Code of Conduct.
• Assist with projects as directed.

• 3+ years of administrative work experience.
• Strong attention to detail / highly organized.
• Strong Written and Oral English + interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.
• Computer/online savvy.
• Ability to use a variety of online applications including Zoom, Google Suite and Office 365 tools (including Outlook).
• Ability to problem solve + high ability to “Get Stuff Done”.
• Ability to follow process.
• Ability to stay up to date with mortgage/lending market and products.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment and unsupervised.
• High skill level with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Smart and Fast learner (i.e., quick “pick up”).
• Committed to growth and learning.

Highly Advantageous:

• Essential requirement: US accent
• Background in Accounting and/ or Financial Advisory / Wealth Management a plus.
• Experience with Asana (for task management) a plus.

● Respond to customer inquiries via voice, chat and email in a professional and friendly
manner
● Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues related to our app and chrome extension
● Provide customers with accurate and up-to-date information about our products and
services
● Document customer interactions and solutions in our ticketing systems
● Continuously look for ways to improve the customer experience and provide
feedback to the team.
● Meet or exceed individual and team performance targets.

● Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.

● Strong customer service skills, with the ability to handle difficult customer situations

with empathy and professionalism.

● Knowledge of our app and chrome extension and the ability to troubleshoot common

issues

● Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team