With 100 years of success, Nixon Power Services is the world's largest distributor of Kohler Power generators. We operate in an environment where flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities keeps things interesting. We value team members who are passionate, down to earth and have a "can do" attitude, and enjoy providing premium services to customers.
We are looking for an experienced
Contract Administration Manager to join our team in
Brentwood, TN. In this role, you will oversee the development, negotiation, execution, and management of contracts, customer agreements, and credit applications across the organization. You will be responsible for reviewing and managing contracts related to equipment services, ensuring compliance with company policies, mitigating risks, and optimizing business terms. Additionally, you will lead the credit application process, evaluating customer applications and managing account setup.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments, fostering collaboration to support business objectives.
What you'll be doing: - Review, analyze, and negotiate long-term service contracts, Purchase Orders (POs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and other agreements to ensure alignment with company policies and industry standards.
- Identify potential risks, propose revisions to mitigate liability, and secure favorable terms.
- Maintain a structured contract review process, ensuring adherence to legal and company policies.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure contracts support business objectives.
- Oversee the credit application process, including evaluating customer applications, conducting financial risk assessments, and approving account setups.
- Develop and implement policies for credit approvals, limits, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Partner with the finance team to monitor accounts, resolve credit-related issues, and uphold financial integrity.
- Act as the primary liaison between legal, finance, sales, and operations teams to facilitate smooth contract execution and customer onboarding.
- Build and nurture strong customer relationships to foster trust and long-term partnerships.
- Provide guidance and training to internal teams on contract terms, credit policies, and best practices.
- Continuously refine processes to enhance contract review and credit application efficiency.
What we're looking for: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field required.
- 4+ years of experience in contract administration, contract management, or a related field required.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, compliance requirements, and risk assessment.
- Experience with contract management software and databases.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
What's in it for you? - Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and more.
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
- Team-oriented culture