Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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OfficeManager
Elsa Lam

Elsa Lam

Hongkong

Summary

Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record at Spring Country Thailand, excelling in franchise acquisition and cross-border market expansion. Adept in strategic thinking and customer acquisition, I successfully established retail networks while ensuring brand compliance. My leadership fosters team engagement and drives operational excellence, enhancing overall business performance.

Overview

4
4
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Business Development Lead (Commercial &

Spring Country Thailand
03.2010 - 02.2026

Franchise Acquisition & Screening

EN: Structured franchise models and screened prospective franchisees assessing their financial viability and business plans.

中: 建立加盟體系並審核加盟商,評估其財務能力與商業計劃。

Cross-Border Market Expansion (跨境市場與分銷網絡)

EN: Led market expansion across Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, and Thailand, establishing regional retail touchpoints and wholesale networks.

中: 主導港、中、台、泰跨境市場拓展,建立區域零售據點與批發網絡。

Franchise Advisory & Compliance (加盟商指導與合規管理)

EN: Provided operational frameworks, inventory controls, and sales enablement training to franchisees, ensuring strict brand compliance.

中: 為加盟商提供營運框架、庫存管理及銷售培訓,確保品牌合規。

Financial Control & Credit Risk (財務控管與信貸風險審查)

EN: Managed P&L, working capital, and franchise fees; conducted credit checks (KYC) on partners to eliminate bad debt risks.

中: 管理損益 (P&L) 與營運資金;對合作夥伴執行信貸審查 (KYC) 以降低壞賬風險。

Inbound Call Center Sales Representative

Teledirect ( Standard Chartered Bank Team)
06.2009 - 02.2010
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage customer interactions and track sales performance effectively.
  • Developed tailored solutions based on customer needs to drive product offerings.
  • Trained new team members on best practices and sales techniques, fostering a collaborative environment.

Owner & General Manager

Central Delicious Restaurant
02.2007 - 05.2009

Client Acquisition & Business Development: Spearheaded local outreach to secure high-volume catering and corporate meal accounts for financial firms and businesses across Central.

Procurement & Inventory Management: Streamlined ingredient purchasing and vendor negotiation to ensure high food quality while optimizing cost control.

Team Leadership & Operations: Managed day-to-day front-of-house and kitchen operations, including staff hiring, shift scheduling, service training, and performance management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Po Leung Kuk Wu Chung College
Ma On Shan
2006

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Marketing

Entrepreneurial and innovative

Visionary leadership

Customer acquisition

Team engagement

Start-up operations

Strategic vision

Customer focus

Project management

Operations management

Ethics and integrity

Additional Information

* High Cultural Adaptability: Leveraged multi-year living experience across Taiwan, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Hua Hin, and Koh Samui to adapt seamlessly to diverse business environments.

* Effective Negotiator: Built strong professional rapport using approachable interpersonal skills and persuasive communication to drive positive outcomes.

* Self-Driven Leader: Applied high self-motivation and initiative to overcome challenges in dynamic regional markets.

Timeline

Founder & Business Development Lead (Commercial &

Spring Country Thailand
03.2010 - 02.2026

Inbound Call Center Sales Representative

Teledirect ( Standard Chartered Bank Team)
06.2009 - 02.2010

Owner & General Manager

Central Delicious Restaurant
02.2007 - 05.2009

High School Diploma -

Po Leung Kuk Wu Chung College
Elsa Lam