Job Title:
Contract Management Specialist
Description:
We are seeking a skilled Contract Management Specialist to support our sales organization in Switzerland.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the sales team to ensure effective contract management, focusing on profitability, commercial models, and risk assessment.
* Develop and negotiate commercial solutions, respond to bids, and draft contracts that meet business needs.
* Participate in sales decision-making and assume negotiation responsibilities for sales contracts.
* IDentify potential risks and develop mitigation plans during the pre-sales phase and monitor their impact during the fulfillment phase.
* Track, analyze, and administer contract conditions to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for amendments.
Candidate Requirements:
* At least three years of experience in a similar role within a multinational environment in Switzerland.
* Comprehensive knowledge of contracts, including payment terms, trade regulations, taxation, business models, currency risk management, guarantees, penalties, liabilities, project planning, quotation principles, warranty conditions, international private law, and Swiss commercial regulations.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Able to work under pressure, learn quickly, and take responsibility.
* Demonstrate a dynamic personality and ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.
* Bachelor's degree or higher in international trade, finance, law, or a related field.
* Fluent in German/Swiss German and English.