Business Support Specialist

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.  Business Support SpecialistJob SummaryThe Business Support Specialist (Novation) provides commercial support and has the end-to-end accountability to fulfil optimally the global customer business contracting needs in relation with entity name changes, and contract/asset transfer, in support of predictable revenue performance and optimized customer experiences.ResponsibilitiesLiaises with (external and internal) customers to provide guidance, analyze needs, and project manage timeline and expectationHandles sensitive contracting information with exceptional due diligenceGathers customer requirements and translates into custom analysis and work planSolves customer and commercial problems and analyses possible solutions using experience, precedents and exercises judgments based on the analysis of multiple sources of informationUtilizes and updates organizational tools, data, and assets to support daily operational activitiesCreates contractual paperwork and exhibits/schedules and executes in systems in compliance with policies, processes, and service levelsEngages with internal cross-functional stakeholders on approvals and dependent activitiesFollows up signatory requirements, contract timely activation in systems and paperwork archivingFacilitates non-standard agreement language, redline and dialogue between EQIX and customersEscalates internally or obtains management approvals for any process varianceAssists external or internal inquiries for process guidance or claimsEmbraces ongoing changes due to audits, events or transformational/alignment directionsContinuously voice up suggestions, and find better ways to support customers, operate as a team, adopt processes, utilize systems, and consume data and performance metricsMay assist with the onboarding for new team membersMay contribute on global programs/projects; may lead functional projectsMay perform other duties as requiredQualificationsProven years of relevant professional experience preferredSound analytical and project management skills and experienceExcellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with external customers, internal stakeholders, at all seniority levelsAbility to explain complex information simply and clearlyExperience working cross-regions, with sales and other cross-functional departments for MNCUnderstand key business/customer drivers and at ease with corporate applications (e.g. CRM, ERP, BI)Experience supporting quote-to-cash, and/or sales contracting operationsSelf-motivated team player able to work without supervision, set priorities, create plans, solve roadblocks, and meet deadlinesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and stay focused, diligent under pressureAbility to exercise sound judgement, be impartial while remaining customer obsessed and a trusted partner/advisorProactive, curious, continuously learning, self-reflecting, and sharing knowledge/experienceExcellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)Experience (desirable) with process support, data/metrics, and systemsExperience (desirable) working in Data Center, Cloud or Telecom industry, in Business, Revenue, Sales, Customer Care, Legal and/or Finance Operations departmentEquinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.