Renewal Specialist

Description Job Summary: The Renewal Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the renewal process by quoting transactional renewals and collaborating with sales teams to ensure timely and accurate renewal opportunities. This role focuses on existing contracts and works closely with partner contacts and internal stakeholders to prepare quotes and respond to inquiries. The Specialist contributes to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through attention to detail and responsiveness. What youll do Quote transactional renewals and respond to inquiries from sales regarding expiring contractsConsult with sales to prepare renewal quotes and identify upselling opportunitiesBuild and maintain business relationships with sales teams and partner contactsAttend partner-specific and renewal-related training sessionsCollaborate with Product Specialists and partners to support sales effortsMaintain responsiveness to sales and customer needsParticipate in external training and conferences (with manager approval)Support renewal operations by managing quote preparation and pipeline tracking This position requires working with the partner and sending proactive emails to our sales teams on upcoming renewals. They work off of a spreadsheet that is provided by the partner in advance, and track their progress what they have done, what hasnt closed yet, what needs to be followed up on. They work with the partner day to day. Additional Skills & Qualifications MUST HAVEs Minimum 2 years of office experience (corporate or office) working in a sales or sales support roleExperience supporting renewals, subscriptions, or software sales processes (ideally in a tech or software company)Minimum 2 years of experience with MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel)HS Diploma or GED NICE TO HAVEs Bachelors Degree or some college degreeInterest, passion, or knowledge/experience of IT or technology industryRenewals experience Soft Skills organizedstrong attention to detailcreative problem solvingbalancing multiple prioritiesproactive thinkermulti-taskertolerance for tedious worktake ownershipdecisivecustomer focusedconfident enough to ask questionsability to adapt to changing needs of businessdeadline drivenexcellent verbal and written communication Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.