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Commercial Contract Manager jobs are open across defense, technology, healthcare, and energy, at levels from coordinator to director, with specializations in procurement, risk management, and government contracting. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Equipment and Supplies - Commercial Contract Sales Specialist
Summary: The Commercial Contract Sales Specialist is responsible for selling and bidding on commercial food service equipment and supplies, as well as promoting our design and consultation services. This role involves identifying potential contractual clients and food service projects to bid on, maintaining strong relationships with clients, working with job specifications, aiding in design plans, developing bids and proposals tailored to these contracts, and staying involved with projects and sales through the implementation of equipment at job sites. The specialist must understand clients' needs, recommend suitable equipment solutions, and assist in design and drawings when required.
Schedule:
- Work Hours: Generally: Monday – Friday, 8-5 pm, with occasional weekends or evenings for meetings, shows, training, and events.
- Work Location: Sunflower office in Salina, KS
- Travel: Travel within a designated sales territory, including occasional overnight stays and trips to training conferences.
Responsibilities:
General:
- Research and identify new potential clients in the food service industry, focusing on bids for contracts with schools, institutions, healthcare facilities, centers, etc.
- Reviewing drawings and contracts to ensure accuracy with the final purchase agreements.
- Stay updated on industry trends and new technologies.
- Provide client feedback to management and the contract/design teams.
- Continuously improve relationships with trades and service companies in our markets.
- Work with the team to expand bidding territories, aiming to grow market reach to new states and cities
Bid Development:
- Coordinate with internal team members to assist with the bidding process as needed.
- Facilitate in-person on-site visits with existing and new customers to educate them about our design services and ensure they get the correct equipment for their applications.
- Assist the design team with creating complete drawings to secure contractual design work.
Project Oversight:
- Manage project activities to ensure they stay on time and within budget.
- Convey credit terms and work with accounts receivable to ensure timely payments
- Collaborate with the Project Manager and transportation teams to stage projects and deliver equipment to job sites as required.
- Address any issues related to product or delivery, working with the service department, factories, and representatives to resolve any issues promptly.
- Work with factory representatives and the Project Manager to provide field training and other support as needed.
- Assist with measurements at job sites for new construction and remodeling projects.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all products in collaboration with the Service department, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, and Sales Manager.
Ongoing Responsibilities:
- Stay updated on product knowledge, applications, and industry trends within the restaurant equipment segment.
- Attend SEFA Training Conferences, dealer-designated company sales and training meetings, and trade shows as required.
- Continuously seek process efficiencies and strategies to grow profit margins and sales.
- Ensure that leads from CWD Distribution are properly credited (Finder's fees)
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education/Training/Experience:
- A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or construction management preferred.
- Experience with CAD or Rivet for reading drawings, including electrical and mechanical details preferred.
- Understanding of commercial equipment, including installation, maintenance, and operation is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Effective task prioritization and time management is required
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, architects, contractors, and industry professionals is required
- Willingness to make warm/cold calls is required
- Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and customer trends is required
- Ability to learn and retain knowledge about equipment features, benefits, installation, and operation is required
- Ability to work independently and stay motivated with limited supervision is required
- Providing exceptional customer service and support throughout project completion is required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders is required
- Proficiency in using Outlook, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, and other assigned software is desired
- Experience managing project installations, including working with AIA payments, bonds, and COI insurance is desired
- Precision in pricing and selling high-value projects (ranging from $30K to $1M+) is helpful
- Understanding commercial kitchen operations and industry codes is helpful
Physical Requirements:
- Standing or walking for extended periods during site visits and demonstrations is required
- Occasionally lifting or moving equipment/materials up to 50 lbs is helpful
Equipment and Supplies - Commercial Contract Sales Specialist
Summary: The Commercial Contract Sales Specialist is responsible for selling and bidding on commercial food service equipment and supplies, as well as promoting our design and consultation services. This role involves identifying potential contractual clients and food service projects to bid on, maintaining strong relationships with clients, working with job specifications, aiding in design plans, developing bids and proposals tailored to these contracts, and staying involved with projects and sales through the implementation of equipment at job sites. The specialist must understand clients' needs, recommend suitable equipment solutions, and assist in design and drawings when required.
Schedule:
- Work Hours: Generally: Monday – Friday, 8-5 pm, with occasional weekends or evenings for meetings, shows, training, and events.
- Work Location: Sunflower office in Salina, KS
- Travel: Travel within a designated sales territory, including occasional overnight stays and trips to training conferences.
Responsibilities:
General:
- Research and identify new potential clients in the food service industry, focusing on bids for contracts with schools, institutions, healthcare facilities, centers, etc.
- Reviewing drawings and contracts to ensure accuracy with the final purchase agreements.
- Stay updated on industry trends and new technologies.
- Provide client feedback to management and the contract/design teams.
- Continuously improve relationships with trades and service companies in our markets.
- Work with the team to expand bidding territories, aiming to grow market reach to new states and cities
Bid Development:
- Coordinate with internal team members to assist with the bidding process as needed.
- Facilitate in-person on-site visits with existing and new customers to educate them about our design services and ensure they get the correct equipment for their applications.
- Assist the design team with creating complete drawings to secure contractual design work.
Project Oversight:
- Manage project activities to ensure they stay on time and within budget.
- Convey credit terms and work with accounts receivable to ensure timely payments
- Collaborate with the Project Manager and transportation teams to stage projects and deliver equipment to job sites as required.
- Address any issues related to product or delivery, working with the service department, factories, and representatives to resolve any issues promptly.
- Work with factory representatives and the Project Manager to provide field training and other support as needed.
- Assist with measurements at job sites for new construction and remodeling projects.
- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all products in collaboration with the Service department, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, and Sales Manager.
Ongoing Responsibilities:
- Stay updated on product knowledge, applications, and industry trends within the restaurant equipment segment.
- Attend SEFA Training Conferences, dealer-designated company sales and training meetings, and trade shows as required.
- Continuously seek process efficiencies and strategies to grow profit margins and sales.
- Ensure that leads from CWD Distribution are properly credited (Finder's fees)
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education/Training/Experience:
- A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or construction management preferred.
- Experience with CAD or Rivet for reading drawings, including electrical and mechanical details preferred.
- Understanding of commercial equipment, including installation, maintenance, and operation is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Effective task prioritization and time management is required
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, architects, contractors, and industry professionals is required
- Willingness to make warm/cold calls is required
- Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and customer trends is required
- Ability to learn and retain knowledge about equipment features, benefits, installation, and operation is required
- Ability to work independently and stay motivated with limited supervision is required
- Providing exceptional customer service and support throughout project completion is required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders is required
- Proficiency in using Outlook, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, and other assigned software is desired
- Experience managing project installations, including working with AIA payments, bonds, and COI insurance is desired
- Precision in pricing and selling high-value projects (ranging from $30K to $1M+) is helpful
- Understanding commercial kitchen operations and industry codes is helpful
Physical Requirements:
- Standing or walking for extended periods during site visits and demonstrations is required
- Occasionally lifting or moving equipment/materials up to 50 lbs is helpful
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commercial contract manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related field
- 3 to 7 years of contract management or commercial legal experience
- Proficiency in contract lifecycle management software and document management tools
- Experience negotiating and drafting commercial agreements such as MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs
- Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, or government contracting regulations for defense or public sector roles
- CPCM, CCCM, or equivalent NCMA certification preferred for senior positions
Tips for Your Commercial Contract Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to contract types
Hiring managers for commercial contract manager roles expect your resume to name the contract types you've managed, whether that's MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, or government FAR-based agreements. Generic contract experience blends into the pile.
Get your legal credentials front and center
Certifications like NCMA's CPCM or CCCM distinguish you fast in a field where many candidates have similar titles. Put them in your resume header, not buried in a separate section at the bottom.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commercial contract manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by contract portfolio size
Job postings for commercial contract managers often specify portfolio value or volume, such as contracts over a certain threshold or high-volume transaction environments. Target roles that match your actual experience level to avoid wasting applications.
Prepare clause-level examples for interviews
Interviewers in this field routinely ask you to walk through how you've handled indemnification, limitation of liability, or IP ownership disputes. Vague answers about negotiating contracts don't hold up. Prepare two or three clause-specific scenarios in advance.
Negotiate by anchoring to scope and risk
When you receive an offer, frame your counter around the complexity of the contracts you'll own and the financial risk exposure you'll be managing. That framing lands better than comparisons to market data alone.
Commercial Contract Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commercial contract managers?
The most active employers for commercial contract managers right now are Inter-co division 10, Moderna, and Parsons, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, technology companies, and healthcare systems tend to have the most consistent demand for this role.
How many commercial contract manager jobs are remote?
About 73% of commercial contract manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-heavy and negotiation-focused nature of the work. Contract review, redlining, and internal approvals tend to be most remote-friendly, while roles that require in-person vendor or client negotiations are more likely to be on-site or hybrid.
How do you become a commercial contract manager?
Start with a bachelor's degree in business, law, supply chain, or finance, then move into a contracts coordinator or administrator role to build hands-on experience drafting and reviewing agreements. Pursue an NCMA certification such as the CPCM to signal professional credibility. From there, build expertise in a specific contract environment, whether commercial technology, government, or healthcare, to accelerate your path to a manager title.
Can I get hired as a commercial contract manager with limited experience?
Yes, but you'll need to close the gap with something concrete. Paralegal work, procurement roles, or even project management experience that involved vendor agreements all count. Highlighting specific contract types you've touched, such as software licensing or service agreements, matters more than years on a title. Some employers also hire into contracts administrator roles and promote internally once you demonstrate negotiation skills.
What does the commercial contract manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. The first is a recruiter screen covering your background and contract portfolio. The second involves a hiring manager who will ask behavioral questions about specific negotiation scenarios and how you've handled disputes or escalations. A third round often includes a case study or redlining exercise, and final rounds may include a panel with legal, finance, or operations stakeholders depending on the organization.
Where can I find and apply to commercial contract manager jobs?
You can find and apply to commercial contract manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and contract specialization, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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