Contract & Renewals Specialist at Algo SAAS

, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Renewals Management, SaaS Operations, Purchase Order Management, Revenue Recognition, Stakeholder Management, HubSpot CRM, Cross-functional Coordination, Commercial Acumen, Analytical Thinking, Process Optimization, Cancellation Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Role Overview The Contract & Renewals Specialist is an operational role responsible for coordinating the renewal and contract lifecycle across Algo’s customer base. This individual ensures timely renewals, accurate documentation, purchase order compliance, and seamless cross-functional coordination with Sales, Customer Success, Finance, and Legal. This is a global role. The successful candidate will work with regional counterparts in Europe and APAC to ensure consistent follow-up and local compliance. The role is process-oriented and execution-focused: this person facilitates and coordinates, supporting Sales and Customer Success rather than leading commercial negotiations or churn conversations directly. Key Responsibilities Renewals Management: • Coordinate the full renewal lifecycle, from early engagement to contract execution • Proactively track upcoming renewals and ensure timely outreach and internal alerts to Sales and Customer Success with sufficient lead time to prevent churn • Coordinate and communicate annual or contractual price increases to customers, ensuring alignment with approved rate changes and that updates are reflected in contracts and systems accordingly • Coordinate internally with Sales, Customer Success, Finance, and Legal teams throughout the renewal process • Identify risks to renewal and escalate appropriately to the relevant account owner Cancellation Management: • Serve as the central coordination point when a cancellation is received, ensuring all relevant internal stakeholders (Sales, Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and Operations) are promptly notified with the information required to execute customer or product/service offboarding • Maintain a log of cancellations and ensure proper documentation and CRM updates are completed Contract Management: • Coordinate the preparation, review, and management of customer contracts, amendments, and renewals • Ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and aligned with agreed commercial terms • Ensure all contract documentation includes information required for revenue recognition (e.g., clear start/end dates, agreed pricing, signed terms) to support accurate and timely revenue booking • Maintain organized and up-to-date contract documentation in the contract management system Purchase Order (PO) Management: • Request, track, and validate customer purchase orders • Ensure POs align with contractual terms and invoicing requirements • Send validated POs to Finance with confirmation that billing instructions, invoice schedules, and contract terms are accurately handed off to prevent billing errors or delays • Act as the primary point of contact for PO-related queries from customers and internal teams Shared Inbox & Record Keeping: • Maintain and manage the designated renewals shared inbox, ensuring all customer and internal communications are conducted through this channel for audit trail and record-keeping purposes • Ensure inbox hygiene and timely responses to inbound queries Revenue Protection & Forecasting: • Maintain accurate renewal forecasts and pipeline visibility for leadership reporting • Support revenue reporting and ensure data integrity in HubSpot CRM • Minimize churn exposure through proactive pipeline management and early escalation Stakeholder Collaboration: • Work closely with Sales and Customer Success to align on account renewal strategy and timing • Partner with Finance on invoicing, PO handoffs, and revenue recognition requirements • Ensure contract, CRM, and all customer-facing documentation meets revenue recognition requirements to support accurate and timely revenue booking • Coordinate with regional contacts in Europe and APAC to ensure locally appropriate follow-up and compliance • Liaise with Legal on contract terms and amendments when required Key Requirements: • 3–5 years of experience in contract management, renewals, sales operations, or customer success in a SaaS environment • Good understanding of commercial terms, contracts, and billing processes • Experience managing purchase orders and coordinating with finance teams on invoicing and revenue recognition • Familiarity with revenue recognition principles and their implications for contract documentation • Good organizational and stakeholder management skills • High attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset • Experience with CRM tools — HubSpot experience is a strong asset • Experience with contract management or CLM systems is an advantage Key Skills: • Commercial acumen and understanding of SaaS contract structures is an advantage • Good coordination and cross-functional communication • Analytical and detail-driven approach to data and documentation • Ability to work independently and escalate appropriately in a fast-paced global environment Success Metrics Metric Description: Renewal & Retention Rate Volume of contracts successfully renewed on time On-Time Renewal Completion Percentage of renewals executed before expiry PO Collection Timeliness Speed and accuracy of purchase order receipt and validation Forecast Accuracy Alignment of renewal pipeline to actual outcomes Revenue Leakage Reduction Minimization of missed or delayed revenue due to process gaps Cancellation Response Time Speed of internal notification and handoff upon cancellation receipt Working Hours & Location — This is a North America–based role (Calgary, CA). Standard business hours apply. As the renewals function matures, the expectation is that the successful candidate will help build the team structure needed to provide coverage across global time zones.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the full contract and renewal lifecycle for a global customer base to ensure timely execution and documentation. Act as the central point for purchase order validation and cross-functional coordination between Sales, Finance, and Legal.