Sale Support Manager - Contract Administration

Nextpower•Fremont, CA

16h•$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 closely with sales, legal, finance, and operations. It is critical to accelerating the contract lifecycle and reports to the Director of Business Development. Success is measured by enabling and optimizing contract turnaround time, achieving or exceeding business sales targets, establishing a survey process to gather customer and sales-team feedback on ease of doing business, adopting technology to automate contract creation, routing, and approvals, and maintaining a low escalation rate. The role oversees contract administration from initial drafting through execution, maintains contract records and deadlines, improves workflows, develops standard templates, and helps redefine the Sales Contracting Playbook. Travel to customers or project sites is required 35% of the time. The annual salary range is $80,000–$100,000, plus a commission structure. Pay may vary based on market location and job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of relevant experience, a master’s degree with 3–6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 0–3 years of relevant experience; an equivalent combination of education and professional experience is also accepted.
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.
Commitment to the organization’s mission and goals.
Experience with CLM implementation and management.
Strong Microsoft Word expertise for managing redlines and coordinating internal stakeholder review.
Ability to travel to customer or customer project sites 35% of the time.
Ability to anticipate and quickly react 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

Review contracts to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards.
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 contract management workflows.
Develop and maintain standard contract templates to ensure consistency and reduce turnaround times.
Implement automation and technology solutions to streamline contract processes and reduce manual work.
Work with the Director of Business Development to redefine the Sales Contracting Playbook, including best practices.
Measure and optimize contract turnaround time, track contract-process automation, and maintain a low escalation rate.
Develop and roll out a survey process for each executed contract to collect customer and sales-team feedback on ease of doing business.