Manager, Sales Contracts

The Manager, Contract Maintenance leads a results-driven team that powers smart, efficient, and compliant sales contracts. This role connects people, process, and technology to ensure contracts accelerate growth. The ideal leader leverages data, automation, and AI insights to simplify complexity, strengthen compliance, and drive business forward. Lead and empower a team of Contract Management professionals to deliver speed, accuracy, and insight across the contract lifecycle. Serve as the one-stop coordination hub for non-standard terms, driving alignment and rapid approvals across Sales, Legal, and Finance. Ensure every contract is clean, compliant, and captured-maintaining high-quality data in the contract database and CRM systems. Champion technology and AI adoption to improve processes, uncover portfolio insights, and make strategic recommendations. Collaborate across all levels of the organization to standardize terms, streamline operations, and remove friction from deal execution. Continuously refine workflows and business practices to improve efficiency, visibility, and business impact. Ensure business process is followed, proactively and independently work across the organization to address compliance issues. Desired Results Speed to decisions: Faster deal approvals through seamless cross-functional alignment. Compliance and confidence: 100% data accuracy and full visibility into all contract terms. Insight to action: Portfolio reporting and AI-driven analysis that guide smarter business decisions. Consistent performance: A scalable, high-impact team that delivers measurable value to Sales and the business. Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 5 plus years of experience in Sales Operations, Contract Management, or Sales Enablement leadership. Proven success leading teams and implementing technology-driven process improvements. Strong command of CRM/CLM systems (i.e. Salesforce) and data analytics tools. Ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels. Skills / Traits / Competencies Business-Driven Leader: Focused on impact, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Tech-Forward Thinker: Leverages AI and automation to transform insights into strategy. Connector: Builds alignment across Sales, Legal, Finance, and leadership. Analytical Operator: Turns data into decisions and insights into action. Change Agent: Challenges the status quo to push the business forward.