
Renewal Manager – France
theknotworldwide • France, Remote
Posted: May 13, 2026
Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Renewal & Account Growth Manager to lead our field-based commercial team across France. In this role, you will be responsible for driving customer retention, account expansion, and revenue growth within our existing B2B client portfolio.
Leading a team of sales and account management professionals, you will play a key role in strengthening long-term client relationships, improving renewal performance, and developing strategic growth opportunities across the market.
This position requires a strong combination of leadership, commercial acumen, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on coaching.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8+ field sales and account management professionals across France.
- Drive a high-performance culture focused on customer retention, upselling, and account growth.
- Monitor team performance through KPIs, ensuring the achievement of renewal, expansion, and win-back objectives.
- Conduct regular one-to-one coaching sessions and field visits to support team members during client meetings when needed.
- Assess individual performance and support continuous professional development across the team.
Customer Retention & Revenue Growth
- Own and manage the performance of an existing B2B client portfolio, including caterers and event venues.
- Drive customer retention strategies to maximize contract renewals and long-term client value.
- Identify opportunities for account expansion, upselling, and cross-selling.
- Lead win-back initiatives to re-engage lost or inactive customers.
- Ensure all renewal and account management activities are executed within company timelines and standards.
Commercial Strategy & Business Operations
- Analyze sales and customer data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance improvement areas.
- Use data-driven insights to guide commercial actions and optimize team effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with internal sales processes, commercial policies, and operational procedures.
- Provide regular reporting on team performance, market insights, and strategic initiatives.
International Collaboration
- Actively participate in international business meetings by sharing results, performance analysis, and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to support company growth objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar leadership role, including direct team management responsibility.
- Proven track record of successfully leading high-performing sales or account management teams.
- Strong commercial mindset with a focus on customer retention, revenue growth, and performance delivery.
- Excellent leadership and coaching abilities, with a people-first management approach.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business strategies.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with dynamic reporting tools and spreadsheets.
WORK MODEL:
This role is fully remote and not tied to any specific office location. While there are no regular in-office requirements, we encourage our remote team members to gather intentionally for key company and team events to stay connected and engaged.
#LI-Remote OR #LI-Hybrid OR #LI-Onsite
#support OR #professional OR #management OR #executive
Additional Content
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Renewal & Account Growth Manager to lead our field-based commercial team across France. In this role, you will be responsible for driving customer retention, account expansion, and revenue growth within our existing B2B client portfolio.
Leading a team of sales and account management professionals, you will play a key role in strengthening long-term client relationships, improving renewal performance, and developing strategic growth opportunities across the market.
This position requires a strong combination of leadership, commercial acumen, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on coaching.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8+ field sales and account management professionals across France.
- Drive a high-performance culture focused on customer retention, upselling, and account growth.
- Monitor team performance through KPIs, ensuring the achievement of renewal, expansion, and win-back objectives.
- Conduct regular one-to-one coaching sessions and field visits to support team members during client meetings when needed.
- Assess individual performance and support continuous professional development across the team.
Customer Retention & Revenue Growth
- Own and manage the performance of an existing B2B client portfolio, including caterers and event venues.
- Drive customer retention strategies to maximize contract renewals and long-term client value.
- Identify opportunities for account expansion, upselling, and cross-selling.
- Lead win-back initiatives to re-engage lost or inactive customers.
- Ensure all renewal and account management activities are executed within company timelines and standards.
Commercial Strategy & Business Operations
- Analyze sales and customer data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance improvement areas.
- Use data-driven insights to guide commercial actions and optimize team effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with internal sales processes, commercial policies, and operational procedures.
- Provide regular reporting on team performance, market insights, and strategic initiatives.
International Collaboration
- Actively participate in international business meetings by sharing results, performance analysis, and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to support company growth objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar leadership role, including direct team management responsibility.
- Proven track record of successfully leading high-performing sales or account management teams.
- Strong commercial mindset with a focus on customer retention, revenue growth, and performance delivery.
- Excellent leadership and coaching abilities, with a people-first management approach.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business strategies.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with dynamic reporting tools and spreadsheets.
WORK MODEL:
This role is fully remote and not tied to any specific office location. While there are no regular in-office requirements, we encourage our remote team members to gather intentionally for key company and team events to stay connected and engaged.
#LI-Remote OR #LI-Hybrid OR #LI-Onsite
#support OR #professional OR #management OR #executive