Kong

Technology

RenewalAccountRepresentative

$85–125k ~AI est. San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

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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