About this role
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.
Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Lead Renewals Manager , you will own the end-to-end renewal process for a portfolio of customers within your assigned territory, with a particular focus on complex and strategic renewals. As a senior individual contributor within the Renewals team, you will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional stakeholders, and help elevate renewal strategy and execution across the broader team.
In addition to managing your own portfolio, you will act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for the Renewals team, providing guidance and mentorship to Renewal Managers and contributing to the continued development of our processes, tools, and best practices.
• Strategic Renewal Management: Lead the end-to-end renewal process for a portfolio of customers, including complex and strategic accounts. Develop renewal strategies, manage key timelines and stakeholders, and prepare commercial proposals to drive successful contract execution and revenue retention.
• Complex Deal Leadership: Provide guidance on complex renewal structures, pricing considerations, negotiations, and non-standard scenarios, partnering with Sales, Customer Success, Deal Desk, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to navigate issues and drive appropriate outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Own the internal quoting and Order Form process for your portfolio, ensuring agreements are structured correctly, executed on time, and accurately reflected across internal systems. Act as a subject matter expert on renewal processes and operational best practices.
• Cross-functional Partnership: Build strong relationships with Sales, Customer Success, and regional leadership, acting as a trusted advisor on renewal strategy, commercial considerations, customer risk, and opportunities for growth.
• Forecasting & Insights: Lead regular regional forecast discussions,