Renewal Specialist (SMB) (Hybrid) at KnowBe4

Clearwater, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, SaaS, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience and education preferred
  • Experience with Gmail and Google Docs
  • Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel)
  • Experience with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.)
  • Experience with Salesforce or other CRM preferred
  • Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the IT Security Field
  • Previous sales or negotiation experience
  • Strong verbal and written communications
  • Excellent time management and organization skills
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Strong collaborative and team work skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to build rapport with customers via phone, email and video conferencing

Responsibilities

  • Manage all opportunities within assigned customer portfolio and perform research to understand customer health and account status as it pertains to those opportunities
  • Coordinate with SMB CSMs and Account Managers to strategize on renewals, add-on and upsells for their customers to maximize bookings
  • Be proactive when conducting discovery with customers on opportunities and handle any objections to ensure predictability of successfully closing those opportunities
  • Negotiate with customers on opportunities to prevent churn and secure optimal terms
  • Employ pricing strategies that meet the Company’s standards, policies, and procedures
  • Generate pricing quotes for renewals
  • Manage your assigned 30, 60, and 90 day opportunity pipeline, weekly and daily forecasts and meet regularly with the Renewal Specialist Regional Director to review
  • Thoroughly and accurately complete deal sheets in Salesforce for each opportunity
  • Meet and exceed bookings targets and quotas
  • Maintain impeccable administration of your opportunities in the Company’s CRM

Skills

Renewal Management
Customer Negotiation
Pricing Strategy
Account Management
Upsell Strategies
Churn Prevention
Customer Discovery
Opportunity Management

KnowBe4

Security awareness training and phishing simulations

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4 provides security awareness training and simulated phishing exercises to help organizations combat social engineering threats. Their platform is designed to be easy to use and can be quickly implemented, allowing IT professionals to deploy training programs faster than many competitors. The service includes a variety of training modules and phishing simulations that are accessible through a subscription model. A dedicated Customer Success team supports clients during the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition without requiring extra consulting time. The main goal of KnowBe4 is to enhance the security posture of businesses by educating employees about potential cyber threats.

Clearwater, FloridaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$390.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Financial Security - 3.5% 401k Matching, Company-wide Monthly Bonuses Up To $2,000 A Month, Employee Referral Bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Program
Health and Wellness - Fully Paid Medical Insurance, Vision and Dental Plans, FSA (Flexible Spending Account), Free Gym Benefits Through Classpass, Virtual Yoga Classes, Free Fresh Fruit Delivered Weekly
Vacation, Time Off and Leave - Open Paid Time Off, National Holidays, Fully Paid Military Leave
Continuing Education - Tuition Reimbursement Up To $5,250 A Year, Certification Completion Bonuses Up To $10,000 A Year
Remote Work Options
Supporting Families - 8-weeks Fully Paid Parental and Adoption Leave, Breast Milk Shipping for Traveling Parents, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Assistance, Knowster Parents Employee Resource Group
On-site Life Coach

Risks

Emerging cybersecurity firms with similar AI-driven solutions may erode KnowBe4's market share.
Rapid evolution of AI-generated phishing attacks may outpace KnowBe4's defense capabilities.
Economic downturns could challenge subscription-based revenue models due to budget cuts.

Differentiation

KnowBe4 offers the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform.
The platform is user-friendly, intuitive, and scalable for busy IT professionals.
KnowBe4's rapid deployment is often twice as fast as competitors' solutions.

Upsides

Increased demand for cybersecurity training due to remote and hybrid work environments.
Growing interest in gamified learning enhances engagement in security awareness programs.
AI integration in cybersecurity tools predicts and prevents phishing attacks effectively.

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