Contract Administrator

Nielsen; Madrid; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nielsen, via Gracenote Contracts, is seeking a Contract Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of sales contracts. The role emphasizes drafting, coordination with Sales, Legal, and Finance, and ensuring compliance across time zones. This is a remote position based in Spain.

Qualifications include 5-8+ years in contract administration and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Salesforce is required.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in contract administration or related role
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Strong knowledge of contract law and business practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, and contract management software
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in Salesforce
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for managing the full lifecycle of sales agreements, including drafting, execution, renewal and termination.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, to prepare, draft and tailor SaaS agreements.
• Coordinate with Sales Leadership to prioritize agreements, coordinate and manage necessary approvals, and finalize terms with Legal.
• Implement and uphold contracting standards to ensure compliance and revenue protection.
• Use Salesforce as the primary tool to generate, oversee, and update contracts with data hygiene.
• Support cross-functional teams across international and domestic time zones.

Skills

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Salesforce

Contract management software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Contract Administrator (Remote) to join our Gracenote Contracts team in Revenue Operations. This role is a key partner to Gracenote’s Sales team, working closely to support all aspects of the sales contracting process.

The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and managing the full lifecycle of contracts, from initial drafting to execution and renewal. The Contract Administrator requires a thorough understanding of contract law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.

The Contracts Administrator will be supporting a dynamic sales environment and drafting licensed data agreements for Video, Sports, Studio System, Music & Auto verticals for Gracenote, with the ability to work with sales reps, leaders, and cross-functional teams in different international and domestic time zones.

Location: Remote - Spain

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm GMT/CEST

Job Requirements

• Contract Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for managing the full lifecycle of sales agreements, including drafting, execution, renewal and termination. Ensure that each stage aligns with sales objectives and is completed efficiently.
• Drafting & Customization: Collaborate closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, to prepare, draft and tailor SaaS agreements. Ensure the terms accurately meet client requirements and Gracenote’s sales goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: ensure seamless management of Gracenote sales agreements and coordinate with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Product to streamline contract workflows, maintain compliance and facilitate timely execution.
• Compliance & Standards: Implement and uphold Gracenote’s contracting standards, ensuring all agreements adhere to legal requirements and Gracenote’s strategic objectives to secure revenue.
• Coordination: Work directly with Sales Leadership to prioritize agreements, coordinate and manage necessary approvals, and finalize terms that align with Gracenote’s objectives in collaboration with Legal to finalize contracts.
• Policies & Procedures: Implement new contract acceptance policies and procedures to increase Contracts, Sales, and Legal efficiency.
• Salesforce & CRM Management: Use Salesforce as the primary tool to generate, oversee, and update contracts while ensuring high standards of data hygiene and integrity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in contract administration or related role
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Strong knowledge of contract law and business practices
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google workspace, and contract management software
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in Salesforce
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems is a plus

Required Skills

• Contract drafting and review
• Risk assessment
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills
• Data management

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Prior experience in SaaS or related industry