Contract Specialist

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Moody's Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to join our global Operations & Strategy team. As a key member of our sales team, you will be responsible for managing the contracting process from start to finish, ensuring that contracts meet the needs of our clients and sales team while complying with organizational standards and protocol.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the end-to-end contract process for renewals and new business, supporting a dedicated team of sales representatives and acting as the primary point of contact for contract strategy, drafting, and execution processes.
  • Participate in regular pipeline review sessions with sales team to advise on optimal commercial approach, set expectations, and proactively address potential contractual risks and challenges that might delay or complicate signature.
  • Analyze account information, license parameters, and contract terms with extreme attention to detail in order to support the sales team with proposals for pricing, cross-selling, and/or renewals.
  • Maintain accurate client data throughout CRM and different systems, ensure pricing and allocations are correct, and document pertinent transaction details.
  • Complete primary review of and validate all executed contracts, confirming compliance with internal policies and best practices.
  • Facilitate any subsequent changes or adjustments requested by Sales or Client and use discretion in determining course of action.
  • Lead collaboration with Finance, Legal, Billing plus other stakeholders to review and align on complex contracts as needed.
Qualifications
  • Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor's degree) in finance, business administration, information systems, management, or other relevant area.
  • Minimum 3 years contract-related experience, preferably in an procurement, finance, legal or sales support role.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Extremely detail-oriented and meticulous.
  • Strong teamwork and customer service orientation. Highly responsive and proactive in issue identification, communication, and managing expectations.
  • Highly motivated and results-driven.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships.
  • Demonstrates good judgment in problem-solving and issue escalation.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience working with Salesforce CRM and/or Apttus is strongly desired.
  • Fluency in English (spoken & written) is essential. For EMEA-based positions, other European languages would be advantageous.

Moodys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.


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