Senior - Renewal Sales Specialist : Middle East

The Opportunity The Renewals Sales Specialist is responsible for renewing, up-selling, and closing license contracts for assigned accounts. Handling the entire renewals process for accounts, understand customer requirements, guide them through the renewal cycle, negotiate and issue proposals, forecast renewal opportunities, track purchase orders, and close renewals on time. Utilize internal systems to accurately manage client renewal information, status, and reports to accurately forecast contract renewals. The Renewals Sales Specialist requires combining solution expertise, business strategy, and top-tier service to maximize platform value and solution adoption within the customer base. You will work closely with relevant internal departments including Account Executives and Directors, Product Specialists, Support Teams, Consultants, Contracting, Finance, and Legal to build awareness and influence for timely and successful renewals and expansion. In addition, you will engage directly with customers to propose the value proposition of Adobe's solutions, support business requirements, and overcome objections to ensure the success of upcoming renewals. What You'll Do - Manage a pipeline of strategic customer contracts coming up for renewal - Develop relationships at the Senior Director / Executive level, and procurement, leading conversations around strategic renewal deliverables and commercials. - Partner with internal teams to design and execute plans that align with both customer and organisational goals. - Research customer contracts and purchasing history in Adobe's various systems to create timely and accurate proposals for renewals - When retention risks are detected, collaborate with Sales, Support team, and management to propose recovery plans - Demonstrates deep understanding of renewal trends, competitive landscape, and Adobe solutions. You’ll leads strategy sessions to align next steps and drive value realisation for customers and Adobe. - Develop scalable renewal methodologies and content (e.g., KPIs, use cases) that drive customer success and pre-sales efforts, and shares insights to promote continuous learning and innovation. - Regularly exceed renewal performance metrics, managing systems to document progress and interactions. You lead initiatives that ensure customer growth, retention, and value realisation.​ - Champion the use of renewal methodologies, using data analysis to adjust strategies for maximum outcomes and fostering deeper partnerships. What you need to succeed - Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience working in Sales/Customer Success/Account Management, specifically working in positions with commercial responsibility of renewing $M+ contracts - Strong understanding of the renewal sales cycle and value selling processes into strategic accounts - Ability to use financial/quantitative data to influence C-level decision making, make recommendations, handle objections effectively and clearly articulate ROI for the customer - Ability to see the big picture and plan accordingly, yet detailed enough to handle the day-to-day customer interactions - Advanced written and verbal communication skills to lead C-level discussions and articulating complex renewal concepts with clarity.​ - Data driven, results driven, and strong presenting skills - Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle executive interactions - Ability to respond quickly to multiple ad hoc requests while meeting customer expectations - Excellent forecasting skills - Ability to work under strict procedures, timelines and compliance - Disciplined at prioritizing, organizing, and executing - Good team player to collaborate with other specialization roles - Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail Preferred Qualifications - Understanding of Adobe Experience Cloud technologies - Analytical reasoning, creativity, conceptual ability, critical thinking, and judgment skills Location: KAFD, Riyadh Hours of work: 40 hours per week Education requirement: Degree or equivalent qualification/experience Experience requirement: Minimum 5 years in SaaS solution environment Benefits: Private medical insurance; Employee stock purchase plan; Holiday & global well-being days; Allowances plus many more. Application start and end date: Starting 14th August for approx. 4-6 weeks. Adobe Middle East Adobe in the Middle East empowers businesses and individuals through creativity and digital transformation. In Saudi Arabia, we support Vision 2030 by driving innovation, developing local talent, and enabling exceptional customer experiences. As the regional headquarters for foreign companies, Adobe serves as a strategic hub for growth and collaboration across markets. Join us to help shape the future of digital experiences in one of the world’s most dynamic economies. About Adobe Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and p

Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience working in Sales/Customer Success/Account Management, specifically working in positions with commercial responsibility of renewing $M+ contracts. Strong understanding of the renewal sales cycle and value selling processes into strategic accounts. Ability to use financial/quantitative data to influence C-level decision making, handle objections effectively and articulate ROI for the customer. Advanced written and verbal communication skills to lead C-level discussions and articulating complex renewal concepts with clarity. Data driven, results driven, and strong presenting skills. Excellent forecasting skills. Experience in working with strict procedures, timelines and compliance. Degree or equivalent qualification/experience.

Manage a pipeline of strategic customer contracts coming up for renewal; Develop relationships at the Senior Director / Executive level, and procurement, leading conversations around strategic renewal deliverables and commercials; Partner with internal teams to design and execute plans that align with both customer and organisational goals; Research customer contracts and purchasing history to create timely and accurate proposals for renewals; When retention risks are detected, collaborate with Sales, Support team, and management to propose recovery plans; Demonstrates deep understanding of renewal trends, competitive landscape, and Adobe solutions; Lead strategy sessions to align next steps and drive value realisation for customers and Adobe; Develop scalable renewal methodologies and content (e.g., KPIs, use cases) that drive customer success and pre-sales efforts; Regularly exceed renewal performance metrics, managing systems to document progress and interactions; Lead initiatives that ensure customer growth, retention, and value realisation; Champion the use of renewal methodologies, using data analysis to adjust strategies for maximum outcomes and fostering deeper partnerships.