Mid-Market Vendor Services Manager

Ncontracts; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401 (k) with company match

11 paid holidays

2 Paid Volunteer Time Off Days

Job summary

Ncontracts in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Mid-Market Vendor Services Manager to lead a high-value client portfolio and ensure successful delivery of Vendor Compliance Services. This role focuses on driving service execution, maximizing product adoption, strengthening client relationships, and supporting overall retention and health of accounts.

The ideal candidate brings strong customer-facing experience, exceptional communication, and a deep desire to learn vendor management and third-party

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or a related client-facing role.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts or projects simultaneously.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the TPRM primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of mid-market and other high-value client accounts.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with compliance officers, risk managers, and vendor management leads.
• Guide clients through their post-sales lifecycle, ensuring clarity on service timelines, deliverables, and ongoing expectations.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide guidance on vendor management best practices.
• Identify account risks, service gaps, and opportunities for optimization.
• Coordinate the gathering of due diligence documentation with our Vendor Operations Team to meet client expectations.
• Assign and oversee work completed by TPRM Specialists, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor progress and communicate key updates, vendor issues, and service completion to clients.
• Support client vendor services onboarding, annual service cycles, and training initiatives as needed.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, including additional tiers, monitoring services, and one-time reviews.

Skills

Client relationship management

Service delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Product training

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Vendor Management / Risk Management certifications

Tools

TPRM software suite

Vendor Operations tools

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Ncontracts leads the industry in integrated risk management and compliance solutions, serving over 5,000 financial institutions nationwide. As an eight-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies honoree and consistent year-over-year recipient of "Best Places to Work" awards, we offer a thriving, work environment where career growth and life-work balance go hand in hand.

At Ncontracts, you'll join a team of industry experts dedicated to strengthening the financial services sector through innovation and thought leadership. We're seeking creative, collaborative, and self-driven professionals across all areas of our business - from developing cutting-edge solutions to sales, marketing, customer support, and beyond. Join us in our mission to make the financial industry stronger and more resilient, while advancing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment that values your unique skills and perspectives.

THE ROLE

The Mid-Market Vendor Services Manager is responsible for managing a high-volume portfolio of mid-market and other high-value client accounts, ensuring successful delivery of Ncontracts’ Vendor Compliance Services. This role focuses on driving service execution, maximizing product adoption, strengthening client relationships, and supporting overall retention and account health. The ideal candidate brings strong customer-facing experience, exceptional communication skills, and a deep desire to learn and understand vendor management and third-party risk programs.

WHAT YOU DO

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the TPRM primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of mid-market and other high-value client accounts.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with compliance officers, risk managers, and vendor management leads.
• Guide clients through their post-sales lifecycle, ensuring clarity on service timelines, deliverables, and ongoing expectations.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide guidance on vendor management best practices.
• Identify account risks, service gaps, and opportunities for optimization.

Service Delivery Execution

• Coordinate the gathering of due diligence documentation with our Vendor Operations Team to meet client expectations.
• Assign and oversee work completed by TPRM Specialists, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitor progress and communicate key updates, vendor issues, and service completion to clients.
• Support client vendor services onboarding, annual service cycles, and training initiatives as needed.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, including additional tiers, monitoring services, and one-time reviews.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams including Implementation, Customer Success, Vendor Operations, Risk Analysts, and Product to support seamless service delivery.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of Ncontracts’ TPRM software suite and Vendor Management services.
• Recommend process improvements and best practices aligned with regulatory expectations and industry trends.

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently and professionally across a range of client stakeholders.
• Exceptional customer service mindset with the ability to manage complex situations professionally and efficiently.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to deliver product training, explain system functionality, and stay current on product updates.
• Aptitude for identifying cross-sell and up-sell opportunities and routing them appropriately.

YOU HAVE

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience working with compliance, risk, or operational stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Professional certifications in Vendor Management, Risk Management, or related fields.

Required

• 3+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or a related client-facing role.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts or projects simultaneously.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

WE OFFER ALL REGULAR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS:

• A fun, fast-paced work environment
• Responsible PTO Plan that meets or exceeds state and local medical and family leave laws
• 11 paid holidays
• Community and social events to keep you connected and engaged
• Mental Health Benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Aflac Benefits – Critical Illness, Cancer Protection, & Hospital Choice
• Pet Insurance
• 401 (k) with company match with eligibility on Day 1 of employment
• 2 Paid Volunteer Time Off Days
• And much more!

*Part-Time and Contractor positions are not eligible for company benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, and other employee benefit programs. Full-time temporary employees are eligible for certain group benefits after a waiting period; specific eligibility timing will be provided at the time of offer.

AAP/EEO Statement

Ncontracts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.