Contracts Managers work closely with and support Contracts Directors. They sometimes handle the direct management of Contract staff and they delegate assignments. They also assist marketing and sales teams, often giving them guidance and support. These professionals oversee contracts and forms, revising and ensuring all verbiage and statements are correct.
A Contracts Manager usually performs many of the following tasks:
•  Liaising with customers
• Preparing monthly reports
• Negotiating contracts
•  Managing tenders
•  Monitoring changes or developments within the industry
•  Evaluating customer needs
•  Training staff
•  Conducting employee appraisals

• Information technology
• Being technically proficient
• Handling internal work relationships
• Networking
• Communication
• Prioritising and working independently
• Organisation and planning
• People management and staff supervision
• Being confident, professional and flexible
• Being a team player
• Being energetic and able to handle stress

Contracts Managers may have a Bachelors Degree in Business and other related areas. As in any profession professionals who possess a Masters Degree or other advanced certifications have a better chance in gaining job opportunities. Other acceptable certifications for this position include a TEC, HNC or HND.