Renewals Manager

Everway
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for customer-facing professionals who manage subscription renewals and collaborate with sales and success teams, particularly those with experience in EdTech or SaaS and a track record of meeting retention targets.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in renewals or account management within EdTech or SaaS
    — “3+ years of experience in renewals, account management, or a similar customer-facing role, ideally within EdTech or SaaS.”
  • Individuals skilled in negotiation and relationship management with a customer-centric mindset
    — “Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with a customer-focused approach.”
  • Professionals comfortable with CRM tools and data-driven forecasting
    — “Proficiency with CRM and renewal management tools (e.g., Salesforce) and comfort using data to track and forecast renewals.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires proactive engagement with school districts and procurement contacts, which may demand strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
    — “Working closely with Customer Success Managers (CSMs), you will ensure that customers continue to realize the value of our products and services.”
  • Renewal forecasting and identifying at-risk accounts are central to the role, requiring attention to detail and analytical thinking.
    — “monitor progress toward retention goals, accurate forecasting of quarterly revenue retention.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in managing multiple renewals simultaneously and meeting retention targets.
    — “Proven track record of meeting or exceeding renewal and retention targets in a fast-paced environment.”
  • Showcase your ability to improve workflows and enhance customer experiences through process optimization.
    — “Continuously improve renewal workflows, suggesting enhancements to make the renewal process more efficient and customer-friendly.”
  • Emphasize your understanding of the education sector, especially K-12 or higher education.
    — “Knowledge of the education sector, particularly K-12 or higher education, with an understanding of common renewal challenges in educational institutions.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managed end-to-end renewal process
  • achieved renewal targets
  • facilitated smooth renewals
Typical background
3+ years renewals or account management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Renewal ManagementCustomer EngagementContract NegotiationCRM ToolsRetention Strategies

Preferred

Edtech ExperienceSaas Industry Knowledge

Stack & domain

Renewal Process ManagementCustomer RetentionContract NegotiationPricingCRM ToolsRenewal WorkflowsCustomer InteractionsRenewal Status TrackingForecastingCustomer Journey TrendsRisk ManagementProduct UpdatesValue CommunicationCustomer FocusProblem-solvingNegotiationTeamworkCommunicationLeadershipRenewalsCustomer SuccessAccount ManagementEdtechSaas

About the role

Original posting from Everway via Greenhouse

Every mind is unique. Yet much of the world is still built for what’s considered "normal," leaving too many people behind. At Everway, we change that by creating technology that helps everyone understand and be understood. By understanding and addressing the unique needs of each individual, we're creating a world where differences are recognized and valued.

Our careers fit real life. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job. You’re joining a movement to build a more neuroinclusive world. We’re a global community of over 800 employees spanning North America, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. A career here is purposeful and fast-moving, with clear expectations, modern tools, and the clarity to focus on what matters most. 

Our people are supported and encouraged to show up as they are, with different ways of thinking welcomed and valued. We pride ourselves on our core values that are embedded within our culture. These are to be curious, have courage, and commit fully.

Join us at Everway - together, we can unlock the full potential of every mind.

About the role

As a Renewals Manager at Everway, you will play a critical role in driving customer retention by managing the renewal process for our clients. Working closely with Customer Success Managers (CSMs), you will ensure that customers continue to realize the value of our products and services, facilitating smooth and timely renewals. This role involves engaging directly with school district leaders, procurement contacts, and key stakeholders to confirm value, address questions, handle objections, and facilitate renewals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and has a track record of achieving renewal targets.

Main Responsibilities 

Manage the end-to-end renewal process for a portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely and accurate renewals that align with retention goals.

Proactively engage with customers ahead of renewal dates to discuss contract terms, address questions, and confirm continued commitment.

Collaborate closely with Sales and Customer Success to ensure accuracy in renewal terms, compliance documentation, pricing, and contract structure, as well as surface and address any risks that may impact renewal. 

Negotiate renewal terms and pricing, applying relevant discounting and pricing policies to maximize retention and revenue.

Ensures renewal activities are accurately tracked, renewal stages are accurate, monitor progress toward retention goals, accurate forecasting of quarterly revenue retention, and pro-actively surface insights into customer journey trends, risks, and potential expansion opportunities with sales and CS. 

.Use CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Gong) to manage renewal activities, keeping accurate records of customer interactions and renewal status.

Identify at-risk accounts early in the renewal process, working with Customer Success Managers and broader sales organisations to develop and implement retention strategies.

Maintain knowledge of product updates and enhancements, effectively communicating value propositions to customers to support renewals.

Continuously improve renewal workflows, suggesting enhancements to make the renewal process more efficient and customer-friendly.

Essential Criteria 

3+ years of experience in renewals, account management, or a similar customer-facing role, ideally within EdTech or SaaS.

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding renewal and retention targets in a fast-paced environment.

Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with a customer-focused approach.

Proficiency with CRM and renewal management tools (e.g., Salesforce) and comfort using data to track and forecast renewals.

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple renewal processes simultaneously.

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of the education sector, particularly K-12 or higher education, with an understanding of common renewal challenges in educational institutions.

Familiarity with subscription-based business models, recurring revenue, and contract management.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as Customer Success, Sales, and Finance, to support retention and revenue goals.

Understanding of churn metrics, renewal forecasting, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customer retention.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, education, or a related field.

Please submit your application by Friday, November 27th 2026 

Please note: applications may close early due to high demand, so early submission is encouraged.

Join our team and enjoy a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We offer flexible time off plans, career growth through development programs, and a collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas matter.  Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of a company that invests in your success!

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Source: Everway careers (Greenhouse)

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