Renewals Specialist

The Renewals Specialist is responsible for supporting the OEM renewal pipeline through proactive coordination with OEM partners, Account Teams, and Lifecycle Services teams. This position resides directly on the Lifecycle Services team and will focus on managing renewal opportunities from identification through quote creation, accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with OEM programs and pricing. The Renewals Specialist serves as a key operational resource for renewal execution, helping maintain forecast accuracy, supporting revenue retention efforts, and enabling successful renewal outcomes.

Primary Position Tasks:

• Manage and execute assigned OEM renewal opportunities across hardware, software, and services portfolios leveraging Red River's CRM tool.
• Maintain Red River’s CRM and report on a rolling 120-day renewal forecast, ensuring opportunity status, timelines, and data accuracy are consistently updated.
• Collaborate closely with OEM partners, Account Teams, and Lifecycle Services teams to identify upcoming renewals and support renewal strategies.
• Build and deliver renewal quotes in accordance with OEM pricing programs, contractual requirements, and customer entitlements.
• Coordinate with OEM partners to obtain pricing, validate install base information, secure special pricing agreements, and resolve quoting discrepancies.
• Register and track OEM special pricing requests and discount programs to support competitive renewal positioning.
• Ensure renewal opportunities are accurately documented within company systems and adhere to established forecasting and data quality standards.
• Monitor renewal timelines and proactively communicate risks, delays, or escalations to internal stakeholders.
• Support strategic renewal planning by providing install base insights, renewal status updates, and OEM program guidance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on OEM renewal processes, licensing programs, maintenance contracts, and quoting procedures.
• Partner with internal teams to improve renewal workflows, forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
• Assist the broader renewals team with quote requests, OEM engagement, and renewal-related operational activities as needed.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years of sales experience in the IT industry

• Entry and advanced level certifications in OEM training programs
• Experience in a professional environment

Preferred Education/Certification/Experience:

• 2-5 Years of experience in the IT Sales Industry or equivalent.
• 4-year post-secondary degree or equivalent (degree is preferred but not required for position).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills with professional, technically proficient and proven experience conveying pricing and opportunity details to customers, vendors, and OEM partners
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to connect internal stakeholders to create clear action plans
• Understanding of all Contract and Compliance protocols

• Ability to problem solve and proactively coordinate with appropriate stakeholder
• Ability to be creative and self-motivate
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and provide strong recommendations
• Ability to work effectively with limited or no supervision
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Elements (Mental; Physical; Equipment used):

This position is an office position that requires remaining in a stationary position for multiple hours throughout the workday.

This position requires the ability to continuously communicate with co-workers throughout the day utilizing Red River approved and/or provided communication tools and equipment.

Special Requirements:
This position is deadline oriented and although most of the work is completed during normal work hours, occasional work after hours is required to meet important deadlines.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

Red River is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodation@redriver.com. PLEASE NOTE: This contact channel is reserved for use by individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations in order to submit an expression of interest in a position within Red River.

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