Renewal Account Manager

Appian•McLean, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Drive multi-million dollar retention strategies and fuel the growth of the world's leading enterprise brands by mastering the art of the renewal lifecycle. The Appian Renewal Sales team is a high-performing, fast-paced, and collaborative organization dedicated to protecting and expanding our global revenue footprint. We partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure our clients continuously realize maximum value from their investments, supporting Appian’s rapid growth in the AI-Powered Process Automation market. As a Senior Renewal Account Manager, you aren’t just processing transactions—you are a strategic orchestrator. You will own complex commercial negotiations and safeguard revenue at a company recognized for driving massive enterprise digital transformation. Backed by our world-class collaborative sales organization and programs like ValueSelling Framework training and the Appian MBA leadership initiative, this role offers an elite trajectory for sales professionals who want to execute with intensity and work to impact under our Enterprise-Grade Orchestration model.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. (Equivalent experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree).
10+ years of demonstrated success in a renewal, sales, account management, and/or customer success capacity within the SaaS or technology industry.
Proven track record of consistent quota attainment and managing complex contract lifecycles.
Demonstrated ability to take a lead role among peers and collaborate with cross-functional teams like Sales Operations, Deal Desk, and Legal.
Foundational leadership or mentorship experience within an enterprise software sales environment.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in driving value-based sales methodologies (e.g., ValueSelling Framework).
Experience navigating complex procurement processes within Fortune 500 environments.
Experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

Lead Comprehensive Renewal Strategies: Drive the development and execution of renewal strategies within your assigned territory, taking proactive action several quarters ahead of contract end dates to mitigate risk.
Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate seamlessly with Account Executives, Sales Operations, Deal Desk, Legal, and Partner teams to align resources and ensure seamless execution.
Negotiate High-Value Contracts: Direct large, complex, and high-value enterprise contracts, navigating legal and commercial hurdles to secure mutually beneficial outcomes.
Execute Accurate Forecasting: Maintain strict data integrity within corporate systems while delivering an accurate weekly forecast for both in-quarter and out-quarter renewals.
Champion Process Improvement: Identify efficiency bottlenecks in the renewal lifecycle and propose creative, scalable solutions to drive commercial velocity.