Position Summary
The Zone Manager is responsible for leading three key operational teams —
Project Management (PM), Vendor Management (VM), and Sales & Account Management (SAM)
— to ensure seamless coordination, high-quality service delivery, and strong client relationships. This role drives cross-functional collaboration, ensures client satisfaction, and maximizes revenue and value from each client account. The Zone Manager reports directly to the
Operations Manager
.
Key Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership & Management
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Directly manage the PM, VM, and SAM teams, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and performance.
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Set objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations for each team, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
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Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development to team members.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Integration
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Facilitate smooth integration and collaboration between PM, VM, and SAM to optimize workflows and service delivery.
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Drive unified planning, coordination, and problem-solving across teams.
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Ensure all teams operate as one cohesive unit focused on client success and operational efficiency.
3. Client Satisfaction & Value Maximization
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Oversee the end-to-end delivery process to ensure exceptional client experience and satisfaction.
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Monitor client performance metrics, feedback, and service quality, addressing any issues proactively.
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Identify opportunities to increase value per client through improved delivery, optimized workflows, and upsell opportunities aligned with SAM strategy.
4. Sales Support & Target Achievement
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Work closely with the Sales and SAM teams to support achieving revenue targets for the zone.
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Ensure PM, VM, and SAM teams are aligned with commercial objectives and contribute to upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
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Participate in client meetings, proposal discussions, and solution design to strengthen client partnerships and drive new business.
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Monitor revenue pipelines, client forecasts, and opportunities to maximize account growth.
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Ensure teams understand commercial priorities and contribute to hitting quarterly and annual targets.
5. Revenue Growth & Financial Performance
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Work closely with PM and SAM teams to maximize revenue from each client account.
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Monitor financial performance, margins, and delivery costs to optimize profitability.
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Support the Operations Manager in building and executing growth strategies for the zone.
6. Operational Excellence
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Ensure adherence to company processes, standards, and service-level commitments.
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Identify inefficiencies across PM, VM, and SAM functions, and lead improvement initiatives.
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Promote best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and high-quality service delivery.
7. Reporting & Communication
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Provide regular performance reports to the Operations Manager on team productivity, client satisfaction, revenue performance, challenges, and opportunities.
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Escalate critical issues and collaborate with leadership on strategic decisions.
Key Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field (MBA is a plus).
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Proven background in Sales, Business Development, or Account Management
within the
localization
, technology, or services industry.
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Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of revenue drivers, client value, and growth strategies.
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Experience working with targets, revenue KPIs, and client growth plans.
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Demonstrated
growth mindset
, with the ability to identify opportunities, propose new solutions, and lead teams through continuous improvement.
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10+ years in operational, delivery, or commercial leadership roles managing cross-functional teams.
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Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.