Instructure The Senior Renewal Representative - HiEd manages a portfolio of higher education customer accounts focusing on strategic retention and growth. The role involves leading renewal negotiations and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Manage a diverse portfolio of renewal accounts, including medium and large-scale contracts, to ensure timely and accurate renewals.
Develop tailored renewal strategies to maximize customer retention and identify expansion opportunities.
Collaborate closely with Customer Success Managers (CSMs) and Sales Representatives to align on account strategies and overall customer health.
Create, deliver, and manage complex renewal quotes, ensuring alignment with customer needs and usage data.
Conduct renewal forecasting with a high degree of accuracy, providing management with regular updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.
Lead renewal negotiations, addressing customer objections, pricing discussions, and contract adjustments to reach mutually beneficial outcomes.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on quoting tools and CRM best practices, driving data integrity and operational efficiency.
Partner with Product and Marketing teams to understand and communicate product updates or enhancements that may affect renewals.
Track and report on key renewal performance metrics to identify trends and inform process improvements.
Qualification
Excellent communicationSelf-motivatedBachelor’s degree in Business
Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in customer success, account management, or renewal management roles, preferably in the SaaS or education technology industry.
Proven ability to manage and grow customer relationships, with experience handling high-value and multi-product accounts.
Strong negotiation skills and advanced ability to navigate complex discussions with clients.
Analytical thinker with the capability to analyze usage data, identify trends, and apply insights to renewal strategies.
Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and contribute to operational enhancements and process improvements.
Advanced proficiency with CRM systems and tools such as Salesforce, Gainsight, Clari, and Gong.
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field preferred.
Willingness to travel as required to support higher education clients and business objectives, up to 20%.