839 Manager – Contracts and Commercial Support

Apave America is hiring a Manager - Contracts and Commercial Support in Houston, Texas! The role focuses on strengthening commercial operations, ensuring contract integrity, and enabling the sales organization to perform at its best. The ideal candidate brings a proven ability to optimize contracting processes, enhance commercial governance, and support client‑facing teams with clear, compliant, and strategically aligned agreements. They proactively identify opportunities to improve revenue outcomes, mitigate risk, and elevate the company’s competitive position through strong commercial insight and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Review contracts for compliance to organizational legal & commercial standards

Identify language which deviates from legal & commercial standards

Negotiate contract language with clients, subcontractors and vendors, etc.

Assist in the development of pricing strategies and rates for clients

Assist in the maintenance of client consortiums such as ISN, Avetta and others

Assist in the maintenance of client portals such as Ariba, and others

Assist in the writing of contracts, subcontracts, standard agreements and standard templates such as MSA’s and NDA’s

Coordinate with other department leaders in company compliance with laws and regulations

Participate in contract financial compliance audits

Assist in responding to RFP’s and RFI’s and other client requests

Assist in the maintenance of our insurance and OCIP programs

Respond to ad hoc management reports and requests

Maintain compliance with company safety programs and culture initiatives

Coordinate completion of other client document requests such as representations, certifications and others

Take ownership of company databases and other systems as it relates to contract management and coordination

Develop additional legal and commercial standards, procedures and processes

Initiate timely renewals of existing contracts

Coordinate and manage contracts

Required Skills:

Proven record of sales growth 

Experience in customer service, marketing, or a sales-related field. Experience in Non-Destructive Testing and/or Oil and Gas Industry will be considered an asset

Strong knowledge of business and sales growth techniques 

Exceptional project management skills

Clear verbal and written communication skills 

Enthusiasm for the company and its growth potential

Qualifications:

Experience in managing sales or marketing teams

Sharp negotiation and networking skills 

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Educational background in business, marketing, or finance

Benefits:

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) w/matching

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

*** Apave America Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and other protected characteristics. ***

We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.  We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.