Generac Power Systems

Director, Contract Management

Generac Power Systems$120K — $150K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or related field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in contract administration or sales operations within a large organization.
  • Proven track record in leading contract negotiations and administration.
  • Strong understanding of compliance issues related to contracts.
  • Experience in operational excellence in a multi-channel sales environment.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with large customer organizations.
  • Ensure contract fulfillment per company policies and customer specifications through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Establish and manage operational processes and RACI involving Contracts, Compliance, and Sales teams.
  • Act as a liaison to negotiate contractual terms directly with customers.
  • Implement a process for regular updates to ensure contracts align with internal operational needs.
  • Advocate for Generac's operational standards and requirements in negotiations.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance profitability within contracts and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.
  • Collaborate with compliance teams to address concerns and adjust contracts to minimize violations.
  • Lead improvements in contract management and explore automated solutions like CLM.
  • Analyze contracts across the organization to pinpoint common areas for operational enhancements.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Employee discounts on Generac products.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
The Director of Contract Management will oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with large retailers, ensuring alignment with Generac's operating needs and strategic goals. This role will be client-facing and will collaborate closely with Sales leadership, legal, operations teams, and executive stakeholders to establish ideal operating terms and then negotiate directly with our customer partners. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in contract administration, operational excellence, and leadership within a complex, multi-channel sales environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with large customer organizations across Generac Home business units


  • Ensure proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements and customer specifications by collaborating cross-functionally across the organization


  • Establish operational processes and departmental RACI between Contracts team, Compliance team and Sales team


  • Act as a liaison between sales and our customers to negotiate contractual terms and conditions


  • Operationalize a continuous process to check in with operational teams to ensure contracts remain up to date with internal needs


  • Advocate on behalf of Generac needs and standards of operations


  • Identify profitability enhancement opportunities within contractual agreements and contribute to cost savings initiatives


  • Partner with compliance teams regularly to understand compliance concerns and how contract adjustments can ensure less compliance violations and fines


  • Lead contract management improvements and initiatives including investigating and implementing automated solutions, such as CLM


  • Compare contractual obligations across the organization to identify common areas while driving operational improvements in collaboration with sales channel VPs and other senior leaders


Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in contract administration, sales operations, or a similar role within a large, complex organization.


Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience using Salesforce CRM
  • Experience implementing and leveraging a CLM software

About Generac Power Systems

Generac Power Systems is a manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Generac operates through two business segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment produces generators, transfer switches, and other backup power equipment for residential and commercial customers in the United States. The International segment produces similar products for customers outside the United States. Generac sells its products through a network of dealers and distributors.
Learn more about Generac Power Systems
Size
8,955 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$350.5 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+20.9%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ

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