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Renewal Manager – France

theknotworldwide France, Remote


No Relocation

Posted: May 13, 2026

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:

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.
SUCCESSFUL RENEWALS MANAGER CANDIDATES HAVE:
  • 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

ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:

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.
SUCCESSFUL RENEWALS MANAGER CANDIDATES HAVE:
  • 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