Contract Manager Sales Are you detailed focus and enjoy creating quality contracts? Would you like to join a company that helps advance science, technology and health? About our Team Our Academic & Government team helps our communities accelerate knowledge for a better world by helping to establish, discover and advance knowledge. We do this by turning scientific discoveries into peer reviewed knowledge, hosting the world’s richest corpus of knowledge, allowing users to unlock insights from content and by measuring the quality and impact of research - turning insights into outcomes. About the Role The role is responsible for the administration, management and organization of complex and potentially high-risk Proposals and Contracts. You will be part of the One Team approach working in collaboration with Sales, Legal, Account Support and Finance teams. The focus is enabling compliant successful commercial outcomes, customer satisfaction around contracting and operational efficiencies. Supporting Legal with general transactional sales contract support. Including preparing sales contracts and related legal documents, reviewing existing sales agreements and other applicable documentation. Leveraging internal policies and toolkits, as well as personal experience and legal knowledge The position can be based in our offices in Singapore, Tokyo or be home-based in other Japan locations. Responsibilities + Leading initial contract negotiations, perform contract management and customer contact, as necessary, to provide proper contract fulfilment, aligning with company policies, legal, and customer requirements + Working with our customers, Sales, Legal and Account Support to develop, review sales contract requirements. + Managing executed contracts by working closely with the sales teams and finance to identify, develop and negotiate work required by the customer that is outside of the signed contract + Preparing contracts, amendments & renewals. Customizes all documents to accurately reflect services to be provided, oversees finalization of documents and distributions to the customer and internal departments + Identifying, Developing, and Implementing strategies for increasing efficiencies on assigned projects. Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent with 3-5 years of Contract Management experience + Fluent in English and second language a plus (Mandarin or Japanese) + Strong communication and collaboration skills required + A proven self-starter who anticipates business needs + Ability to manage different priorities in a dynamic environment + Prior experience in the use of contract management tools like Conga or Luminance a plus. Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. + Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer: + Medical Inpatient and Outpatient Insurance: Coverage for your healthcare needs. + Long Service Award: Recognition for your dedication and loyalty. + Flexible Working Arrangements: Balance work and personal life effectively. + Access to Learning and Development Resources: Empowering your professional growth. About the Business A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here . Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . 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Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.