Manager, Sales & Services Contracts

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.The Contract Manager, Sales & Service will be responsible for global commercial contracting activities to support sales and service for the JBT Marel Corporation (“JBTM”). JBTM is optimizing its approach to contracts management, and the Manager will be an important role as a member of the Global Contracts team to transform from a decentralized network to a center-led, business-focused global team of contracts resources. The Contract Manager will be responsible for certain Sales and Service contracts workstreams to provide dedicated contracts support, enhance governance, and accelerate business velocity. The Contract Manager plays a critical role in providing holistic support for JBTM’s Sales and Service contracts.Key Responsibilities:Support the Global Contracts team and leadership to help develop and implement a contracts management framework and team structure to align to JBTM sales and service activities. Coordinate within the Sales and Service group of the Global Contracts team with agility and embrace professional development.Help optimize and execute the “Playbook” to establish standardized templates, fallback clauses, workflows, and approval processes for Sales and Service contracts. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and related agreements.Utilize the enterprise-wide Contracts Lifecycle Manage (“CLM”) tool. Provide guidance and training to develop and support embedded business operations across the areas of support to the business and related sales activities.While primary focus will be on Sales and Service contracts, support the Procurement and Digital/IT contracts resources as needed to effectively provide commercial contracting coverage as needed to all aspects of the business. Collaborate with other groups within the Global Contracts team, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, Tax, Risk Management, Finance, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate provisions are included in Sales and Service contracts.Conduct research and stay informed about changes in laws and regulations that may impact JBTM’s business related to Sales and Service contracts.Provide training and guidance to internal JBTM teams on contract templates, processes, issues and best practices.Manage external resources when utilized to supplement contracts management activities.Knowledge and skills: An interest in learning and understanding the implications of Sales and Service contracts on legal issues and business operationsStrong problem solver with an ability to think "outside of the box" to develop creative solutions to problemsAble to present complex ideas and concepts, either written or verbal, in an easy-to-understand and concise manner tailored to varying audiences in a global businessConsummate team player with demonstrated sensitivity and receptivity to the viewpoints of others and an ability to collaborate with others to solve problemsSense of urgency to accomplish objectives in time frames necessary to support business objectivesProactive (rather than reactive) in both thought and action; a self-starter and independentMust have excellent judgment, multitasking, and decision-making skillsPractical, hands-on, collaborative approach to resolving issuesAppreciates the business strategy and operational needs of the company when providing guidanceAbility to influence and effect positive change managementAbility to adapt and be agileStrong project management skillsMinimum requirements: A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experienceExperience providing contracts advice and support to companies with global manufacturing or assembly operations will be a strong advantageDeep understanding of the UCC and CISGExperience negotiating and documenting complex commercial transactions with different types of counterparties across varying jurisdictionsExperience with utilizing a Contracts Lifecycle Management tool.Familiarity with impact of contracts terms and conditions on commercial litigation and support of global regulatory compliance initiatives (e.g., third-party diligence) is desiredEducation:Bachelor’s degree requiredMBA or J.D. (or similar legal degree) from an accredited law school is preferredThis is a remote role.Headquarters location is in Chalfont, PA. You will work within a global contract team. Travel will be up to 10% and could be international.Must be able to work in the US now and in the future without company sponsorship.#LI-Remote#LI- SH1We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.JBT Marel uses technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job‑related criteria. All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive hiring practices globally. Equal Opportunity Employment:JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at View phone number on click.appcast.io.SummaryLocation: US - Chicago, ILType: Full time