Sales Operations Manager - Contracts

Location(s):1414 S Tryon Street, 7th Floor, The Railyard Floors 5-8, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203, US120 North LaSalle, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois, 60602, US7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, New York, 10007, US1010 N. 102nd Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, US211 South Gulph Road, Suite 125, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 19406, USRemote - United States, USLine Of Business: SALES(SALES)Job Category:Sales & MarketingExperience Level: Experienced HireAt Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.The Role / Responsibilities: The Operations Manager (OM) is primarily responsible for the direct management of a small regional team of Contract Specialistsand/or global function supporting the lead-to-cash process for a product line. The role has responsibility for supporting sales growthand creating leverage for sales professionals, while also mitigating compliance and operational risk. Key Responsibilities: * Direct all operational responsibilities required to draft contracts, process orders, manage fulfillment, and resolvecustomer issues.* Manage and direct the responsibilities of at least 4 to 6 Contract Specialists, responsible for sales support activities suchas contract generation, pricing, renewal management and fulfillment or Sales enablement activities such as onboarding,reporting/ analysis and CRM development. Assist the team with day to day issues, process improvement and managingwork.* Ensure all processes and activities for team and/or region conform to corporate and departmental policies and standards.* Manage all personnel and HR activities including recruiting, hiring/termination, attendance, management, performanceevaluations, training, and other staffing issues. Partner with relevant managers to ensure specific needs/issues areaddressed.* Coordinate with key stakeholders and SMEs to monitor commercial changes (such as new product launches) that impactoperational processes and propose solutions that address business needs.* Facilitate professional development, cross-training, and skill-building opportunities for team. Continually promote andimprove career development for employees. Design and implement bespoke development plans to provide opportunitiesand build skills supporting career objectives.* Proactively identify potential challenges impacting sales growth or efficiency.* Develop and maintain strong partnerships with functional stakeholders involved in the lead to cash processes throughcontinuous collaboration and communication.* Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) across regions and specializations to ensure consistency and efficiencywhere possible.* Collaborate and communicate with other Sales Operations Managers globally to build strong relationships.* Coordinate relevant operational aspects of acquisitions including, but not limited to, integration of data, businessprocesses and product per missioning. Qualifications: * Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor's degree)* Minimum 5 years of experience in sales, operations, or related function supporting the quote-to-cash process. Priorexperience in a direct management or supervisory role (including experience managing remote employees) required.* Experience in leading, mentoring, and coaching employees, ability to inspire and develop employees to achieve results.* Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to influence and build relationships atall levels and across different departments or teams. Able to articulate strategic objectives confidently.* Demonstrates exceptional judgment and proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving and issue resolution.* Highly self-motivated and team performance-driven. Able to lead and manage complex projects, complete assignments,and resolve issues proactively without oversight or direction.* Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.* Highly proficient with Salesforce.com.* Fluency in English (spoken & written) is essential. For EMEA-based positions, other European languages would beadvantageousFor US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$98,400.00-$142,800.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody's also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody's also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email .... This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.Click here to view our full EEO policy statement. Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law. Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement.Click here to view our Notice to New York City Applicants.Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.For more information on the Securities Trading Program, please refer to the STP Quick Reference guide on ComplianceNetPlease note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee's tenure with Moody's.Moody's Corporation is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans.VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe Request Priority Protected Veteran and Disabled Referrals for all of our locationsPlease contact Donna Hutchinson, Assistant Vice President, Talent Attraction for any questions regarding this listing.PDN-9ef41004-f853-44a6-8a2a-8f50d9c8cf1c