Sale Support Manager - Contract Administration

Nextpower•Fremont, CA

2d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Sales Support Manager – Contract Administration position is based in Fremont, California, with remote work options available subject to business needs and prior approval. The role ensures sales agreements are accurate, compliant, and completed in a timely manner, working with sales, legal, finance, and operations teams. It is critical to accelerating the contract lifecycle and reports to the Director of Business Development. Success is measured through contract turnaround time, achievement of business-wide sales targets, customer and sales team feedback on ease of doing business, the share of contract processes automated, and a low escalation rate. The role oversees contract administration from drafting through execution, maintains the contract repository, improves workflows, develops standard templates, implements automation, and helps redefine the Sales Contracting Playbook. Nextpower describes itself as a clean-energy technology company supporting utility-scale solar power plants. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 3–6 years of relevant experience, PhD with 0–3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of applicable supply agreement standards, including legal language.
Experience managing and allocating resources to meet project deadlines and budgets.
Passion for and commitment to the organization’s mission and goals.
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) implementation and management.
Strong Microsoft Word expertise for managing redlines and coordinating internal stakeholder reviews.
Ability to travel to customer meetings or customer project sites 35% of the time.
Ability to anticipate and react quickly to changing market conditions.
Strong understanding of contract law, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM).

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards through the contract review process.
Oversee the end-to-end contract management process, from initial drafting to final execution.
Ensure contracts are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies and legal regulations.
Maintain and manage the contract repository, tracking key dates, renewals, expirations, and compliance deadlines.
Identify process improvements and implement efficiencies in the contract management workflow.
Develop and maintain standard contract templates to promote consistency and reduce turnaround times.
Implement automation and technology solutions to streamline contract processes and reduce manual tasks.
Work with the Director of Business Development to redefine the Sales Contracting Playbook, including best practices.
Enable and measure contract turnaround time and work to optimize the contract cycle.
Define and roll out a survey process for every executed contract to gather customer and sales team feedback on ease of doing business.
Adopt and use technology to automate contract creation, routing, and approvals, and track the percentage of processes automated.
Maintain a low escalation rate by enabling the sales team and other stakeholders to manage the Nextpower position before escalating to leadership.
Manage and allocate resources to meet project deadlines and budgets.
Travel to meet customers or visit customer project sites 35% of the time.