United Kingdom · Customer Service · Principal/Manager (12-16 years)

Manager, International Client Services

Here is the whole job, in plain words. What it is, a real day, what you decide, how you're judged, how people get here and where they go next. Then the part no course gives you: twelve AI tutors who learn your work.

  • Experience bandPrincipal/Manager (12-16 years)
  • Direct reports5-8 reports
  • Reports toDirector, Global Client Success
  • UK framework levelUsually a manager, or the deepest specialist in a team

Also advertised as Head of International Customer Operations · Client Success Manager (Global Accounts) · International Customer Support Lead

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1What this role really is

This role isn't just about managing a team; it's about owning the entire client experience for a portfolio of our international customers. You'll be the one making sure our global clients feel heard, supported, and ultimately, successful, while also building a high-performing team to deliver that promise. Think of yourself as the orchestrator of client happiness on a global scale.

2What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Salesforce Service Cloud / ZendeskExpert

Overseeing team performance dashboards, defining case routing logic, managing integrations with other systems (e.g., ERP), analysing team performance data to inform strategy, and potentially involved in vendor selection or platform customisation discussions.

SAP S/4HANA / Oracle NetSuiteAdvanced

Working with IT to define requirements for new modules or features, analysing system data for operational efficiency gains across international orders, and overseeing data governance for client-related information.

Descartes / E2open (Global Trade Management)Advanced

Managing carrier and customs broker integrations, configuring compliance rules for new markets, and using platform analytics to identify trade risk and optimise international trade lanes for your team's clients.

MS Teams / SlackAdvanced

Setting governance policies for team communication, using analytics for team engagement, and championing its use for cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve international client service.

Confluence / Notion (Knowledge Base)Advanced

Defining the information architecture for your team's knowledge base, integrating it with other systems (e.g., CRM), and measuring content effectiveness to ensure your team has the resources they need.

SDL Trados / Lokalise (Translation Management)Intermediate

Managing the overall translation strategy and budget for client communications, selecting and managing translation vendors/platforms, and ensuring brand voice consistency across languages for your team.

3What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing inWhere you are nowThe step above
Client Issue EscalationEscalate all non-routine issues to supervisor.Resolve routine issues independently; escalate exceptions or complex problems to Senior Coordinator.Resolve most complex issues independently; escalate only critical, high-impact issues to Manager.
Process Improvement ImplementationSuggest minor improvements to supervisor.Propose and document minor process adjustments within defined guidelines.Design and implement significant process improvements for specific workstreams, with Manager's review.
Team Performance ManagementN/A (no direct reports).N/A (no direct reports).Provide informal guidance/mentorship; flag performance concerns to Manager.
Budget Allocation (Team)N/A.N/A.Recommend expenditure for tools/training up to £500 to Manager.

4How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, honestly: the hard targets, how often each one is actually looked at, and the quiet human signals that never make it onto a dashboard.

Team Client Retention Rate (CRR)
The percentage of clients within your team's portfolio who renew or continue their business with us over a specific period.
Target · >95% annually

If your team manages 100 clients and 96 renew their contracts, that's a 96% CRR. We'll track this closely, especially for our top-tier international accounts.

Net Promoter Score (NPS) for Managed Accounts
A measure of client loyalty and satisfaction, specifically from the clients your team looks after.
Target · >50

After a major product launch, if your team's clients consistently rate us highly, that directly reflects on your leadership and their service quality. We're aiming for clients who actively recommend us.

Reduction in Escalations to Senior Management
The percentage decrease in critical client issues that need to be handled by the Director or VP level, indicating your team's ability to resolve problems independently.
Target · 20% year-over-year reduction

If we had 10 escalations last quarter, we'd expect no more than 8 this quarter. It shows your team is catching and fixing problems before they become fires for the leadership.

Team Productivity (Cases Resolved per Agent)
The average number of client cases or requests successfully resolved by each team member per week/month, without compromising quality.
Target · Maintain or increase by 10% without impacting CSAT

If your team's average is 50 cases per agent, we'd want to see that stay consistent or improve as you implement better processes or tools, all while keeping clients happy.

Team Development & Coaching Effectiveness
How well you mentor, train, and develop your direct reports, helping them grow and take on more complex challenges.
  • Regular 1-to-1 meetings with clear development plans
  • observed improvements in team members' problem-solving and communication skills
  • positive feedback from team members in engagement surveys
  • successful internal promotions from your team.
Process Improvement & Innovation
Your ability to identify bottlenecks, suggest and implement improvements to client service workflows, especially for international nuances.
  • Documented new or optimised SOPs for international shipping or customs issues
  • successful pilot programmes for new tools or approaches
  • measurable reduction in manual errors or processing time due to your changes
  • proactive suggestions for system enhancements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
How effectively you work with other departments (Sales, Ops, Product) to resolve client issues and drive improvements that benefit the client experience.
  • Being regularly consulted by other department leads on international client matters
  • successful resolution of cross-departmental client issues
  • joint projects with other teams that improve client outcomes
  • positive feedback from peers on your collaborative approach.
Strategic Partner Management
Your effectiveness in managing relationships with key external partners like freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure optimal service for our clients.
  • Successful renegotiation of terms with a carrier that benefits our clients
  • proactive identification and resolution of recurring issues with a partner
  • positive feedback from partners on your professionalism and clarity
  • identifying and onboarding new, more effective partners when needed.

5Would you like it

The honest version. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Building & Developing a High-Performing Team

You'll spend time coaching individual team members, running training sessions on new regulations, and celebrating their successes. Seeing your team grow and excel is what truly gets you going.

One of your junior coordinators successfully de-escalates a major client issue using a new technique you taught them. That's a win for you.

Solving Complex, Systemic Challenges

You're not just fixing one client's problem; you're identifying the root cause of recurring issues (e.g., a specific customs bottleneck, a carrier's consistent error) and designing a solution that prevents it for all clients. You love digging into the 'why'.

After a series of delays with shipments to Mexico, you lead an initiative to overhaul our documentation process for that region, reducing future delays by 30%.

Driving Client Success & Retention at Scale

Your focus is on the bigger picture: how your team's actions contribute to keeping our most valuable international clients happy and growing with us. You'll analyse trends in client feedback and proactively adjust your team's strategy.

You notice a dip in CSAT for clients in a particular region and implement a new communication strategy for your team, seeing scores rebound within a quarter.

What frustrates people
  • The 'Blame Sponge' (now for your whole team): You're the one who has to explain to the Director why a client is furious, even if it was a carrier's fault, and then coach your team through it.
  • Systemic Internal Chasing: You'll be pushing other managers (Warehouse, Finance, Sales) to fix issues that impact your team's ability to serve clients, which can be a constant battle.
  • The 24/7 Global Grind (for your team): While you're not personally taking 11 PM calls as often, you're responsible for making sure your team has coverage and managing the impact of global time zones on their wellbeing.
  • Budget & Resource Constraints: You'll have great ideas for improving client service, but you'll often have to fight for the budget or headcount to make them happen.
  • The 'Simple' Request (now for a whole region): A client asks for a 'simple' change that, when scaled across a region, requires a complete overhaul of a process, demanding significant cross-functional effort.
What this role does not give you
  • A purely individual contributor path with no people management.
  • A 9-to-5, 'switch off' at the end of the day kind of role—global clients mean global issues.
  • A role where you only deal with easy, straightforward problems; ambiguity is a constant.
  • The ability to make every single decision without needing buy-in or budget approval from above.

6Who you work with

You'll directly impact client retention, satisfaction, and ultimately, our international revenue. Your team's efficiency and problem-solving skills mean fewer escalations, lower operational costs, and a stronger brand reputation in diverse markets. Frankly, you're a major part of keeping the international business running smoothly and profitably.

Inside the business
  • Sales Leadership (Regional and Global)
  • Operations & Logistics Managers
  • Product Management (especially for international features)
  • Finance (Credit Control, Billing)
  • Legal & Compliance
Outside the business
  • Key International Clients (decision-makers)
  • Freight Forwarders & Carriers (strategic relationships)
  • Customs Brokers
  • Translation Service Providers

7What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • Proven experience (at least 3-5 years) as a Senior International Client Services Coordinator or Lead, demonstrating mastery of complex international client issue resolution.
  • A track record of successfully mentoring or informally leading junior team members, showing an aptitude for people development.
  • Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, or significantly improving operational processes within a customer service or logistics environment.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret performance metrics and identify trends to drive continuous improvement.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and international clients.

8What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced CRM & ERP Configuration for Global Scale

As our international business grows, the complexity of managing client data and order flows in our CRM and ERP systems will explode. You'll need to understand how to configure these platforms to support new regions, products, and compliance requirements, ensuring they remain efficient and scalable for your team.

Multi-org/multi-currency setup in CRM/ERP · Workflow automation design · Integration points & APIs · Data governance & security (international)

  • This month: Work closely with our IT or system admin teams to understand the current configuration of Salesforce and SAP, specifically for international operations.
  • Next quarter: Take an advanced admin course for Salesforce Service Cloud or a relevant SAP module, focusing on configuration and reporting.
  • Within 6 months: Lead a project to optimise a specific workflow in one of these systems, demonstrating measurable improvements for your team.
  • Within 12 months: Contribute to the requirements gathering for a major system upgrade or new integration, representing the needs of international client services.

Quick win: Volunteer to be the 'power user' or internal expert for a specific CRM or ERP feature that impacts your team. Learn it inside out and train your colleagues.

9Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Attend industry conferences focused on international logistics, global trade, or customer experience (e.g., CSCMP EDGE, CX Summit).
  • Participate in webinars or online courses on advanced Salesforce administration or SAP modules relevant to client service.
  • Join professional networks or forums for international trade managers to share best practices and stay updated on regulations.
  • Seek out mentorship from senior leaders within our organisation or external industry experts.

10How the AI economy is changing work like this

Before we ask anything of you, here's what we can already say about AI and work of this kind:

The new skill this role is being asked for: AI-Driven Workflow Optimisation & Oversight

AI is no longer just for individual tasks; it's starting to reshape entire workflows. As a manager, you'll need to understand how to strategically deploy AI tools to optimise your team's processes, from automated document checks to predictive client issue flagging. Those who master this will lead significantly more productive and proactive teams.

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3 units that map to this job, from the qualifications that cover it.

  1. The consultancy processChartered Management Institute · covers 2 of 11 standardsLevel 5
  2. Manage the achievement of customer satisfactionFuture (Awards and Qualifications) Ltd · covers 1 of 11 standardsLevel 5
  3. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements in logistics operationsExcellence, Achievement & Learning Limited · covers 1 of 11 standardsLevel 5
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The rising capability

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What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

AI-Driven Workflow Optimisation & Oversight

AI is no longer just for individual tasks; it's starting to reshape entire workflows. As a manager, you'll need to understand how to strategically deploy AI tools to optimise your team's processes, from automated document checks to predictive client issue flagging. Those who master this will lead significantly more productive and proactive teams.

  • AI-powered process mapping
  • Responsible AI deployment
  • AI performance monitoring
  • Human-in-the-loop strategies

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Incoterms® Rules Application (Expert)
  • Export/Import Compliance & Documentation (Expert)
  • Cross-Cultural Communication & Coaching (Advanced)
  • Client Lifecycle Management (Strategic)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Process Improvement (Advanced)
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management & Optimisation (Advanced)

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Senior International Client Services Coordinator (L3/L4)

    3-5 years at L3/L4

    Skills to master

    • Mastering complex international issue resolution, informally mentoring junior colleagues, leading process improvement projects, and demonstrating strong cross-functional collaboration.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently exceeding individual client satisfaction and retention targets.
    • Successfully leading at least two significant process improvement initiatives.
    • Being the 'go-to' person for complex international trade questions within the team.
    • Receiving positive feedback on your ability to coach and support junior team members.
  2. 2

    Manager, Customer Success (from a related industry)

    5-8 years in a similar industry

    Skills to master

    • Adapting to our specific international trade complexities, learning our tech stack, and quickly building credibility with our internal operations and sales teams.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Proven track record of managing a client-facing team in a complex, regulated environment.
    • Demonstrable experience with international clients and understanding of global business nuances.
    • Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on team development.
    • Ability to quickly learn new systems and industry-specific regulations.
  3. 3

    Logistics Operations Manager (with client-facing experience)

    4-6 years in logistics management

    Skills to master

    • Developing a deeper understanding of client relationship management, communication, and team leadership, shifting from purely operational efficiency to client advocacy.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Strong background in international logistics and supply chain management.
    • Experience managing operational teams and driving process improvements.
    • Demonstrated ability to interact directly with clients and resolve complex issues.
    • A clear desire to transition into a more client-centric leadership role.

11Where this role leads

The long view:This role isn't just a job; it's a launchpad. If you're ambitious, love solving complex global puzzles, and thrive on building great teams, the opportunities here are genuinely vast. We're investing in leaders who can shape the future of our international client experience.

Pay & demand

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The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Manager, International Client Services is actually changing. In about two minutes, the free confidence check asks where you stand on each of the ten. That's the whole check, and it's what makes the plan yours rather than generic.

12The team that's yours

No two people are taught the same way. This is one-to-one, not one-to-many.

Zavmo is a hyper-personalised AI learning platform. Twelve virtual tutors, each with a different way of teaching, and one orchestration agent that picks the right one for the moment. So every single lesson is shaped around you, your role, and the way you learn. Not a course everyone sits through. A conversation built for you, and no one else.

…and nine more, matched to you after your first chat. Meet all twelve

13What it feels like

A conversation, not a course

Because your tutor knows your role, your projects and your last session, learning sounds like this. And it's different for every single person:

The consultancy processLevel 5

Applied to your work in Manager, International Client Services

By completing this unit, learners will understand how to develop a common understanding of problems/opportunities with consultancy clients, agree solutions, plan and support implementation, and develop the client's capacity and competence.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
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One to one, not one to many

No two people run this the same way

A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.

  1. Your actual work Every lesson is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
  3. The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
  4. How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
  5. Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.

See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.

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Evidenced on your work in Manager, International Client Services

You do not finish by watching something. You finish by showing it on the work you already do, against the measures this job is judged on.

  • Team Client Retention Rate (CRR)The percentage of clients within your team's portfolio who renew or continue their business with us over a specific period.If your team manages 100 clients and 96 renew their contracts, that's a 96% CRR. We'll track this closely, especially for our top-tier international accounts.>95% annually
  • Net Promoter Score (NPS) for Managed AccountsA measure of client loyalty and satisfaction, specifically from the clients your team looks after.After a major product launch, if your team's clients consistently rate us highly, that directly reflects on your leadership and their service quality. We're aiming for clients who actively recommend us.>50
  • Reduction in Escalations to Senior ManagementThe percentage decrease in critical client issues that need to be handled by the Director or VP level, indicating your team's ability to resolve problems independently.If we had 10 escalations last quarter, we'd expect no more than 8 this quarter. It shows your team is catching and fixing problems before they become fires for the leadership.20% year-over-year reduction
  • Team Productivity (Cases Resolved per Agent)The average number of client cases or requests successfully resolved by each team member per week/month, without compromising quality.If your team's average is 50 cases per agent, we'd want to see that stay consistent or improve as you implement better processes or tools, all while keeping clients happy.Maintain or increase by 10% without impacting CSAT
These are this job's own measures, with its own targets. Nothing is marked evidenced, because nobody has started this yet. Yours would fill in from the work you bring.

Your passport

This isn't a certificate you file away. It's a passport to the life you're designing.

Every credit you earn and every fluency you build adds up: evidence where it counts, carried with you. Zavmo keeps the map: where you are, where you're heading, and the next step, at your pace, around your life. From Manager, International Client Services to Director, Global Client Success (L6), and whatever you decide comes after.

Level 5 · in progressAI Fluency→ Director, Global Client Success (L6)→ your design
Where this takes you

This role isn't just a job; it's a launchpad. If you're ambitious, love solving complex global puzzles, and thrive on building great teams, the opportunities here are genuinely vast. We're investing in leaders who can shape the future of our international client experience.

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Manager, International Client Services
  • Incoterms® Rules Application (Expert)
  • Export/Import Compliance & Documentation (Expert)
  • Cross-Cultural Communication & Coaching (Advanced)
  • Client Lifecycle Management (Strategic)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Process Improvement (Advanced)
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management & Optimisation (Advanced)
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

14The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Manager, International Client Services is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. From managing a team to managing multiple teams or a large region, setting departmental strategy and budget.

    • Budget Management (£2M-£10M+): Owning a much larger departmental budget.
    • Vendor & Partner Strategy: Developing strategic relationships with key global partners.
    • Technology Roadmap Ownership: Defining the future tech stack for client success.
    • M&A Integration (Client Success aspect): Leading the integration of client services for acquired companies.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

As a Manager, you're always looking for ways to empower your team and streamline operations. AI isn't just a buzzword; it's a practical tool that can free up your team from tedious tasks, letting them focus on what truly matters: building strong client relationships and solving complex problems.

Imagine your team spending less time on manual data entry or drafting routine emails, and more time proactively engaging with clients or developing new skills. AI tools can help you achieve exactly that, giving your team a competitive edge and improving overall client satisfaction.

Automated Document Generation & Validation

AI can take a client's purchase order and instantly generate all the necessary international shipping documents—Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper's Letter of Instruction—and even flag missing or inconsistent data across them. For you, this means fewer errors to catch and more time for your team to focus on complex cases.

Predictive Delay & Risk Alerts

Instead of reacting to delays, AI can analyse global shipping data, weather patterns, and geopolitical news to predict potential shipment delays *before* they happen. This allows your team to proactively inform clients, manage expectations, and even reroute shipments, turning potential crises into opportunities to impress.

Instant Global Compliance Research

Need to know the latest import requirements for medical devices into Vietnam? AI can provide a summarised, hyperlinked checklist in seconds, saving your team hours of manual research across various government websites. This ensures compliance and speeds up new market entry.

Culturally-Aware Communication & Coaching

AI can help your team draft emails that are not just translated, but culturally adapted for specific regions (e.g., more direct for Germany, more deferential for Japan). You can also use AI to analyse team communications for tone and clarity, providing personalised coaching opportunities to improve client interactions.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Manager, International Client Services?

Common routes in include Senior International Client Services Coordinator (L3/L4) (3-5 years at L3/L4), Manager, Customer Success (from a related industry) (5-8 years in a similar industry) and Logistics Operations Manager (with client-facing experience) (4-6 years in logistics management). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Manager, International Client Services progress to?

This role can lead on to Director, Global Client Success (L6) (3-5 years as Manager), depending on the skills you build.

What level is a Manager, International Client Services in the UK?

This role aligns to RQF Level 5 on the UK framework, a guide to the depth of qualification it maps to, not a hard entry bar.

What new skills matter most for a Manager, International Client Services?

Increasingly, AI-Driven Workflow Optimisation & Oversight. These are the areas where the higher-paid, future-proof work is heading.

The honest bit

You’ve started things before

Most of them were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.

There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.

And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.

What it costs

Less than one coaching session. Every month.

A single career-coaching hour costs more than a month of this, and it ends when the hour does. Zavmo doesn't. It's £70 a month, about £2.30 a day, for a companion that knows Manager, International Client Services, works on the job you actually do, and keeps going at your pace rather than a timetable's.

  • Searching and planning stay free. You only pay when you start learning.
  • Your credits are yours. Regulated, and they don't vanish when a subscription ends.
  • Cancel any time and billing stops. No notice period, no minimum term.

Your path, personalised

You have the map. Walking it is the part we do together.

This route runs to 11 national skill standards. That is a real journey.

Zavmo shapes a learning experience as unique as you are. It fits how you learn, your pace and the work you already do. Every step stays benchmarked to recognised national standards. That’s the plan for becoming a Manager, International Client Services: personal to you, and it still counts. The first steps are free.

Independent research finds well-designed intelligent tutoring performs nearly as well as one-to-one human tutoring: VanLehn (2011), Educational Psychologist.

A private tutor in the UK averages £35–40 an hour . Zavmo is £70/month.

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15Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 5

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

Other roles in Customer Service

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.

If you leave this industry

The skills you'll develop here—international client management, logistics, compliance, and people leadership—are highly transferable. You could move into senior roles in global operations, supply chain management, or even international sales and business development in other industries, especially those with complex global footprints.

Not sure this is the right direction?

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