Commercial Operations Analyst – Contracts (Advanced English required)

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Commercial Operations Analyst – Contracts (Advanced English required)Full-timeJob DescriptionNielsenIQ (NIQ) is looking for a Contract Analyst to join the Contract Management team.  This team supports our North America business and is part of an overall global Contracts team.  This role will focus on North America clients but there is opportunity to expand scope in the future. This is a fast paced, high volume, high-performing team that work cross functionally within the NIQ organization (including working directly with Sales, Finance, Pricing, Legal) and leads the creation, modification, and finalization of sell side licensing agreements for our clients.  This position is high visibility as it is critical to revenue recognition and works with associates at all levels of the business. NIQ is looking for an associate who is passionate about commercial contracts and wants to grow with and help NIQ as we elevate our contract management skills and practices. Responsibilities and Duties:Draft, review, and release contracts and amendments that follow company guidelinesDraft accurate, concise and consistent contract termsDraft non-standard provisions as needed.Review, advise where needed on various miscellaneous agreements, and facilitate redline processDevise logical approaches and suggestions to address complex contractual issuesEnsure the contract incorporates all authorized specifications and termsDocument and archive required backup materials, owner of final drafted documentsSupport the Sales team during the contract strategy and negotiation processEffectively manage and prioritize assigned workload, seek assistance when neededWork collaboratively with other Contract Management team membersWork cross-functionally and collaborate with other functions such as Sales, Legal, Audit, IT, Billing, Finance, Security, etc. to ensure contract terms meet their requirementsExercise judgment in handling exceptions to standard proceduresEnter mandatory data to the contract database and other trackersIdentify and recommend potential process and standard language improvement opportunitiesCross-train on the North American/POC tasks and backfill as required.Special projects as neededQualificationsQualifications and Skills:1-3 years’ BA or BS in Business, Accounting, Communication or related field experience preferred1-3 years related experience in procurement or sales support is a plusSuperior written communication and interpersonal skillsProven ability to multi-task and adhere to tight deadlinesSuperior organizational skills; detail orientedProven ability to work independently and handle tasks from start to finishAccountable, results driven and open to new ideas and on-going learningComfortable working within a team and cross functionally with people at all levels of the companyCapable of independent decision making; flexible and collaborative approach to problem solvingIntermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and experience requiredCLM and/or CRM (SalesForce, Microsoft Dynamics) experience is a plusAdditional InformationOur BenefitsFlexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request...