Comercial Operations Analyst - Contracts

About the Position

NielsenIQ (NIQ) is seeking a Commercial Operations Analyst - Contracts 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 works 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

• Draft, review, and release contracts and amendments that follow company guidelines
• Draft accurate, concise, and consistent contract terms
• Draft non-standard provisions as needed
• Review, advise where needed on various miscellaneous agreements, and facilitate redline process
• Devise logical approaches and suggestions to address complex contractual issues
• Ensure the contract incorporates all authorized specifications and terms
• Document and archive required backup materials, owner of final drafted documents
• Support the Sales team during the contract strategy and negotiation process
• Effectively manage and prioritize assigned workload, seek assistance when needed
• Work collaboratively with other Contract Management team members
• Work cross-functionally and collaborate with other functions such as Sales, Legal, Audit, IT, Billing, Finance, Security, etc. to ensure contract terms meet their requirements
• Exercise judgment in handling exceptions to standard procedures
• Enter mandatory data to the contract database and other trackers
• Identify and recommend potential process and standard language improvement opportunities
• Cross-train on the North American/POC tasks and backfill as required
• Special projects as needed

Requirements

• 1-3 years’ BA or BS in Business, Accounting, Communication, or related field experience preferred
• 1-3 years related experience in procurement or sales support is a plus
• Superior written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and adhere to tight deadlines
• Superior organizational skills; detail-oriented
• Proven ability to work independently and handle tasks from start to finish
• Accountable, results-driven, and open to new ideas and ongoing learning
• Comfortable working within a team and cross-functionally with people at all levels of the company
• Capable of independent decision-making; flexible and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and experience required
• CLM and/or CRM (SalesForce, Microsoft Dynamics) experience is a plus

We Offer

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About the Company

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the Diversity and Inclusion page.