Zenlayer

Carrier Relationship Manager

Zenlayer$90K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Background in procurement or network interconnection in telecom/cloud industries
  • Degree in business administration or related field
  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Lead and maintain relationships with ISPs and data center operators
  • Identify sourcing opportunities for network services
  • Collaborate with Network Leadership Team on strategic goals
  • Manage procurement and ongoing network operating costs
  • Create effective procurement strategies for networking equipment
  • Prepare and present P&L management reports
  • Develop vendor channels for networking solutions and negotiate costs

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leading hyperconnected cloud company
  • Involvement with innovative AI-powered digital solutions
  • Global exposure through interaction with international vendors
  • Professional development in a growth-oriented environment
  • Engagement with emerging markets and technologies
Full Job Description
We are looking for a driven, knowledgeable, and growth-oriented telecom professional to join our team as Carrier Relationship Manager! We are looking for a passionate and personable individual who will help to establish and nurture relationships with carriers and vendors in order to further develop our business.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Leading and maintaining business relationships with Internet Service Providers (ISP), IP Transit vendors and Data Centre Operators
  • Proactively identify appropriate sourcing opportunities for data center, network services and partnerships to meet network expansion requirements, to reduce cost, and leverage external suppliers and partners as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with the Network Leadership Team to define, develop and deliver on an integrated and aligned strategy to support short/long term goals of the company.
  • Manage networks services procurement and ecosystem investment which will include ongoing management of network operating costs related commitments.
  • Create and implement effective procurement strategy for all major networking equipment and accessory by working with internal business units on potential future projects.
  • Create and present weekly and monthly P&L management report.
  • Develop and expand vendor channels for different networking equipment and accessory, including due diligence and cost negotiation.
  • Identify problems in operations process and resolve them in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.
  • Travel to visit vendors on an as needed basis,
  • Other tasks as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.


Required Qualifications:
  • Background in procurement, network interconnection strategy, network planning or internet peering in telecom, data center, AI, or cloud industry
  • Degree graduate in business administration or related field
  • 4+ years of related working experience in similar roles
  • Great written and verbal communication skills
  • Possess excellent computer skills
  • Well organized, detail oriented, and responsible

About Zenlayer

Zenlayer is a global software-defined network and services provider. It offers on-demand edge cloud services, including bare metal cloud, SD-WAN, CDN, and cloud networking to enterprises. Zenlayer's platform enables businesses to deploy applications closer to their customers and partners within minutes. The company has a presence in over 180 data centers worldwide and serves customers across various industries, including gaming, e-commerce, and finance.
Learn more about Zenlayer
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$50 million

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