Overview
As a Renewal Manager at GitLab, you'll manage the end-to-end renewal lifecycle for a defined portfolio of customers, focusing on protecting and growing recurring revenue. The role involves engaging with customers prior to renewal, leading commercial discussions, negotiating agreements, and ensuring a seamless experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the renewal lifecycle for assigned customer contracts from engagement to signed agreement.
- Develop and execute account-level renewal strategies to protect recurring revenue and reduce churn.
- Prepare renewal proposals, pricing quotes, and contract documentation.
- Lead negotiations with customer stakeholders on pricing, terms, and timelines.
- Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities in partnership with Sales and Customer Success.
- Monitor customer health and satisfaction signals to surface at-risk renewals early.
- Maintain accurate renewal pipeline and forecasts in CRM for reporting and planning.
- Collaborate with various teams to ensure timely and smooth renewals.
Requirements
- Experience in managing the renewal process for subscription or SaaS contracts.
- Background in B2B subscription-based businesses with a track record of meeting renewal goals.
- Ability to manage a portfolio of accounts while prioritizing high-impact opportunities.
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and strong skills in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Ability to build relationships and navigate complex procurement processes.
- Experience in collaborating with Sales, Customer Success, and Legal to structure renewals.
- Strength in identifying renewal risks and developing mitigation plans.
- Willingness to learn GitLab's platform and processes.
- Ability to travel for events and meetings.
Benefits
- Support for health and well-being.
- Flexible Paid Time Off.
- Team Member Resource Groups.
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Growth and Development Fund.
- Parental leave.
- Home office support.
Location
This is a remote position based in the United States.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the GitLab careers page.
Deadline
No specific deadline mentioned.