About this role
POS-006 Account Execution Lead (India)
Location: India – Bangalore
Reports to: Sales Director
1 Role Summary
We are hiring a highly execution-driven and performance-focused Account Execution Lead (AEL) to manage a cluster of 4–5 recruiters delivering on high-volume, high-priority requirements across India, including MSP/VMS environments.
This is a hybrid role combining:
Team leadership (primary focus)
Direct ownership of strategic and complex roles
The AEL is fully accountable for:
Ensuring consistent delivery performance across the team
Driving speed, quality, and deal conversion
Managing client-facing execution in MSP/VMS environments
Ensuring every recruiter meets minimum performance thresholds
This role is critical to revenue generation and operational stability, with direct impact on cash flow and client satisfaction.
2 Key Responsibilities
2.1 Team Performance Management
Manage a team of 4–5 recruiters across active delivery
Ensure each recruiter achieves minimum 70 performance score monthly
Prevent underperformance (no recruiter <60 tolerated)
Monitor daily activity, pipeline, and delivery output
Reallocate roles across team based on priority and performance
2.2 Delivery Execution & Speed
Ensure first qualified CV submission within ≤24 hours
Drive high submission quality aligned with job requirements
Maintain consistent delivery across 25+ active roles
Prioritize roles based on urgency and revenue impact
2.3 Deal Conversion Ownership
Take full ownership of interview-to-offer-to-closure pipeline
Drive deal conversion rates across both:
Personal roles
Team-managed roles
Actively intervene to unblock stalled processes
2.4 Client & MSP/VMS Execution
Manage requirements from:
Direct clients
MSP/VMS platforms
Ensure strict SLA adherence
Maintain strong stakeholder communication and responsiveness
Ensure alignment between client expectations and delivery output
2.5 Requirement Quality Control
Validate incoming requirements before execution
Identify gaps in:
Job description clarity
Rate feasibility
Candidate availability
Proactively adapt sourcing strategy to overcome constraints
2.6 Strategic Role Delivery (Individual Contribution)
Personally handle high-priority, complex, or urgent roles
Deliver high-quality candidates with strong conversion potential
Act as escalation point for difficult mandates
2.7 Talent Pipeline Development
Ensure continuous pipeline generation across the team
Maintain a strong pool of validated, available candidates
Avoid delivery disruption due to lack of pipeline
2.8 Operational Discipline & Reporting
Track and report team performance against KPIs
Conduct regular pipeline and performance reviews
Ensure accurate and up-to-date tracking in CRM/tools
Maintain full visibility on delivery risks and gaps
3 KPI & Performance Framework
Total Score: 100 points
70% Team Performance
30% Personal Performance
4 Required Profile
4.1 Experience
6–10 years in recruitment / delivery roles
Proven experience managing teams in high-volume environments
Strong exposure to MSP/VMS ecosystems
4.2 Core Competencies
Strong execution mindset and accountability
Ability to manage performance under pressure
Data-driven decision-making
Strong understanding of recruitment metrics (conversion, SLA, pipeline)
Hands-on problem-solving approach
4.3 Behavioral Traits
Performance-oriented and results-driven
High ownership and accountability
Structured and organized
Resilient in high-pressure environments
5 Compensation
₹20L–₹33L OTE
Base: ₹10L – ₹18L
Variable: ₹10L – ₹15L
6 Candidate Evaluation Matrix & Interview Process
6.1 Scoring Methodology
Each candidate is evaluated on a 1 to 5 scale:
1 – Poor: No relevant experience or major gaps
2 – Limited: Basic exposure, lacks ownership
3 – Competent: Can operate with guidance
4 – Strong: Autonomous, reliable, hands-on
5 – Excellent: Full ownership, builds structure, improves systems
6.2 Evaluation Criteria & Weights (7 Criteria Only)
Criteria | Weight |
Team Management & Performance Enforcement | 20 |
Delivery Execution & Speed (SLA) | 15 |
Deal Conversion & Revenue Ownership | 20 |
MSP/VMS & Client Handling | 10 |
Problem Solving & Requirement Adaptation | 10 |
Data-Driven Management & KPI Understanding | 15 |
Ownership, Accountability & Leadership | 10 |
Total: 100
6.3 Evaluation Logic
The matrix is designed to assess:
Ability to drive team performance consistently
Capability to deliver under high workload (25+ roles)
Strength in closing roles and generating revenue
Control over delivery speed and quality
Effectiveness in client-facing execution (MSP/VMS)
Ability to manage complexity and resolve bottlenecks
Candidates must demonstrate both:
Hands-on execution
Structured team leadership
6.4 Decision Thresholds
Score | Decision |
85 – 100 |
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