Renewal Specialist

Thinkahead

United States

Posted April 07, 2026

Full Time 75000 - 100000 USD per-year-salary

Job Overview

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

The Renewal Specialist is responsible for protecting and growing recurring revenue through the timely and accurate renewal of OEM hardware and software maintenance contracts and SaaS subscription agreements. This role manages the end-to-end renewal lifecycle for an assigned portfolio of customers, partnering closely with Sales, Customer Success, and internal operational teams to ensure high renewal rates, customer satisfaction, and forecast accuracy.

The Renewal Specialist serves as a trusted partner to customers and internal stakeholders by proactively managing upcoming expirations, preparing and delivering renewal quotes, addressing pricing and contract questions, and supporting renewal and expansion opportunities.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

Key Outcomes & Success Metrics

Maintain high on‑time renewal execution and renewal rates

Minimize churn and revenue erosion across assigned accounts

Deliver accurate and timely renewal quotes and proposals

Maintain clean, accurate renewal pipeline and activity data in Salesforce

Duties/Responsibilities

Renewal Lifecycle Management

Proactively manage the renewal lifecycle for assigned accounts, beginning 90–120 days prior to contract expiration

Monitor and manage a pipeline of expiring OEM maintenance and SaaS subscription agreements to ensure timely renewal execution

Identify renewal risks early and coordinate with internal teams to mitigate churn

Quoting, Pricing & Contract Support

Validate and process customer renewals, ensuring booking accuracy and compliance with established documentation and approval standards.

Prepare, deliver, and manage accurate renewal quotes and proposals in accordance with customer, partner, and OEM terms

Respond to customer and partner inquiries related to pricing, coterming, reinstatements, and contract structure

Assist with renewal negotiations in alignment with company pricing guidelines and approval processes

Revenue Protection & Growth

Protect existing maintenance and subscription revenue by reinforcing pricing discipline and minimizing unnecessary margin erosion during the renewal process.

Support expansion opportunities by partnering with Sales and Customer Success as appropriate

CrossFunctional Collaboration

Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, Finance, and Operations to ensure a seamless renewal experience

Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, resolving inquiries independently and escalating to internal or external teams when needed to ensure prompt resolution. Further escalating operational risks or transaction blockers to Renewal Manager as appropriate to ensure timely resolution.

Cultivate vendor relationships to improve communication, secure competitive pricing, and expedite special pricing or deal registration requests.

Partner with Accounts Receivable to help manage invoice aging and resolve outstanding payment issues for assigned accounts.

Collaborate with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve held bills, ensuring timely payment processing and maintaining vendor satisfaction.

Provide end-to-end operational support throughout the quote-to-cash cycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with client expectations.

Engage internal and external support teams to resolve customer questions or issues impacting renewal outcomes

Systems, Data & Forecasting

Accurately document all renewal activity, customer communication, quotes, and outcomes in Salesforce

Maintain organized records of past quotes and renewals to support quoting and forecasting

Maintain disciplined Salesforce updates and renewal forecasting hygiene to support revenue visibility and predictability.

Leverage historical renewal data and trends to inform pricing decisions and renewal planning

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to process improvements that increase renewal efficiency and customer satisfaction

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

2–3 years of experience in Sales Support, Renewals, Customer Operations, or a related role

Experience in the technology industry (OEM hardware, software, SaaS, or subscription based models preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proven ability to work in a high‑volume, fast‑paced renewal or sales environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate pricing, terms, and next steps

Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills

Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude, including the ability to calculate margins using cost‑plus, list‑based, and flat GPM% models

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams

Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems (required)

Moderate proficiency in Excel

Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and follow‑through

Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to maintain professionalism in sales‑centric environments

Strong work ethic and commitment to a positive, balanced work environment

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- 401(k)

- Paid company holidays

- Paid time off

- Paid parental and caregiver leave

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

Use of AI:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at [email protected].

You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview. Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.