Kong
Technology
RenewalAccountRepresentative
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“Renewal Account Representative at Kong. Skills: Contract renewals, Account expansion, Customer retention. Develop strategy for contract renewals. Maximize retention rates”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve high retention rates; Meet and exceed targets; Exceed objectives
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Strategic mindset
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of experience in sales, 2+ years of experience in sales development, 2+ years of experience in account management
Nice to Have
Experience in open source, Experience in enterprise software, Background in enterprise knowledge, Knowledge of open source, Knowledge of APIs, Knowledge of infrastructure software
What You'll Do.
Develop strategy for contract renewals
Maximize retention rates
Identify upsell opportunities
Identify cross-sell opportunities
Ensure seamless renewal process
Understand customer needs
Align solutions to needs
Work quarters ahead of renewal dates
Identify renewal risk
Partner on remedial actions
Identify expansion opportunities
Generate additional revenue
Drive opportunities to closure
Ensure account team engagement
Act as primary contact
Build customer relationships
Maintain customer relationships
Conduct account reviews
Forecast renewals accurately
Identify at-risk accounts
Implement strategies to address churn
Leverage customer feedback
Contribute to product development
Contribute to product improvement
Represent Kong professionally
Provide exceptional support
Provide guidance to customers
Fulfill additional tasks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with account executives; Engage broader account team; Engage partners
Communication Scope
Customer communication; Interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
Are you ready to unlock intelligence? If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others. About the role: We are seeking a dedicated Renewals Account Representative with a proven track record in sales and account management, ideally with experience in open source or similar enterprise software environments. The Renewals Account Rep will play a critical role in ensuring the continued success and satisfaction of our existing customer base by focusing on contract renewals and opportunities for account expansion. This position is perfect for a sales professional who has contributed to the customer retention efforts for early-stage enterprise products in an entrepreneurial setting. As a Renewals Account Rep you will be a key player in our growth strategy, directly contributing to the stability and expansion of our recurring revenue. What you'll be doing: - Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for contract renewals, focusing on maximizing retention rates and identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities within our existing customer base. - Work closely with account executives to ensure a seamless renewal process, understanding customer needs and aligning our solutions to meet those needs. - Working several quarters ahead of renewal dates to ensure customer readiness, engaging with the broader account team, partners and customer health data to identify renewal risk, and partner on remedial actions aimed at securing renewal. - Identify expansion opportunities to generate additional revenue, driving those opportunities to closure and/or ensuring that the appropriate account team are engaged to maximize the opportunity - Act as the primary point of contact for renewal-related inquiries, building and maintaining strong relationships with our customers to ensure the
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