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Get Access To All JobsAt NetApp, our High Achievement Principles shape how we work: we innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel as a team. We have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. As part of our sales organization, your role will require a strategic blend of technical acumen and charismatic client engagement, ensuring that every partnership is nurtured towards its maximum potential. As a pivotal link between NetApp and our clients, your contributions will directly influence the growth and direction of our department, making a lasting impact on the organization's success. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, supports professional growth, and celebrates shared victories.
Success profile
Ready for a sales career at NetApp? Explore the traits that can help you thrive.
- Relationship expertise
- Communicator
- Results-driven
- Strategic
- Collaborative
- Perceptive
Responsibilities
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Job category: Amer Sales
Job ID: 136882-en_US
Own Every Moment at NetApp
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
Job Summary
The Renewal Specialist is responsible for install base management of the existing customers in the effort to retain (as primary focus) and grow customer base throughout their asset lifecycle. The role executes in line with GTM strategies and initiatives to grow revenue generated from customer retention (install base) sales and meet KPIs for tech refresh, add-on, and renewals sales.
Job Requirements
- Negotiate all facets of renewal contracts and develop winning negotiation strategies that maximize contract value while enhancing the customer relationship and the value they are realizing from NetApp
- Identify customer needs and demonstrate account management capabilities to guide renewal closure
- Maintain an understanding of NetApp licensing and consumption models to provide both sales and customer assistance in licensing discussions
- Partner with Customer Success to monitor customer health metrics to identify risks
- Develop renewal risk mitigation strategies and guide appropriate actions with partner teams
- Work with the wider team to provide regular and accurate updates on renewal stage progression to management and escalate as needed
- Accountable for renewals forecast for assigned district and maintain an accurate and detailed opportunity pipeline
- Engage customers in conversations around renewal readiness, timing, and general customer needs
- Partner with Customer Success team and connect with customers on multi-year contracts to ensure continued engagement and customer value realization
- Present renewal proposal(s) and options to customer and notify customer of upcoming contract expiration
- Lead the mechanics of the quote-to-close process, ensuring quote quality and timeliness
- Work with Field Sales, Services, Quoting Team, and Excellence teams to resolve complex issues regarding renewal opportunities
- Partner with our Customer Success organization to review customer value achievement to achieve customer product adoption and high use
- Position the value of and upsell services portfolio through value selling approach
Education
Skills, Competencies, & Requirements
- Aptitude and readiness for learning and understanding new technologies
- Creativity in problem-solving and good customer service skills
- Ability to understand and communicate technical solutions and selling concepts
- Strong ability to use data and insights to drive win/win outcomes
- Has strong communication and organizational skills
- Interacts and collaborates with cross functional teams across time zones and cultures
- Demonstrated ability to bring order to scenarios where complexity and ambiguity exists.
Education
Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year institution or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the knowledge and skills required for the position
Intermediate skills in Excel to manage and structure data
Experience with Salesforce, PowerBi, Tableau, PPT, Teams, Zoom
The target salary range for this position is $125,000-$145,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
Our values
Put the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.
Benefits
Volunteer time off
40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.
Well-being
Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.
Time away
Paid time off for vacation and to recharge.
At NetApp, our High Achievement Principles shape how we work: we innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel as a team. We have a history of helping customers turn challenges into business opportunities. As part of our sales organization, your role will require a strategic blend of technical acumen and charismatic client engagement, ensuring that every partnership is nurtured towards its maximum potential. As a pivotal link between NetApp and our clients, your contributions will directly influence the growth and direction of our department, making a lasting impact on the organization's success. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, supports professional growth, and celebrates shared victories.
Success profile
Ready for a sales career at NetApp? Explore the traits that can help you thrive.
- Relationship expertise
- Communicator
- Results-driven
- Strategic
- Collaborative
- Perceptive
Responsibilities
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Job category: Amer Sales
Job ID: 136882-en_US
Own Every Moment at NetApp
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
Job Summary
The Renewal Specialist is responsible for install base management of the existing customers in the effort to retain (as primary focus) and grow customer base throughout their asset lifecycle. The role executes in line with GTM strategies and initiatives to grow revenue generated from customer retention (install base) sales and meet KPIs for tech refresh, add-on, and renewals sales.
Job Requirements
- Negotiate all facets of renewal contracts and develop winning negotiation strategies that maximize contract value while enhancing the customer relationship and the value they are realizing from NetApp
- Identify customer needs and demonstrate account management capabilities to guide renewal closure
- Maintain an understanding of NetApp licensing and consumption models to provide both sales and customer assistance in licensing discussions
- Partner with Customer Success to monitor customer health metrics to identify risks
- Develop renewal risk mitigation strategies and guide appropriate actions with partner teams
- Work with the wider team to provide regular and accurate updates on renewal stage progression to management and escalate as needed
- Accountable for renewals forecast for assigned district and maintain an accurate and detailed opportunity pipeline
- Engage customers in conversations around renewal readiness, timing, and general customer needs
- Partner with Customer Success team and connect with customers on multi-year contracts to ensure continued engagement and customer value realization
- Present renewal proposal(s) and options to customer and notify customer of upcoming contract expiration
- Lead the mechanics of the quote-to-close process, ensuring quote quality and timeliness
- Work with Field Sales, Services, Quoting Team, and Excellence teams to resolve complex issues regarding renewal opportunities
- Partner with our Customer Success organization to review customer value achievement to achieve customer product adoption and high use
- Position the value of and upsell services portfolio through value selling approach
Education
Skills, Competencies, & Requirements
- Aptitude and readiness for learning and understanding new technologies
- Creativity in problem-solving and good customer service skills
- Ability to understand and communicate technical solutions and selling concepts
- Strong ability to use data and insights to drive win/win outcomes
- Has strong communication and organizational skills
- Interacts and collaborates with cross functional teams across time zones and cultures
- Demonstrated ability to bring order to scenarios where complexity and ambiguity exists.
Education
Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year institution or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the knowledge and skills required for the position
Intermediate skills in Excel to manage and structure data
Experience with Salesforce, PowerBi, Tableau, PPT, Teams, Zoom
The target salary range for this position is $125,000-$145,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
Our values
Put the customer at the center. Care for each other and our communities. Think and act like owners. Build belonging every day. Embrace a growth mindset.
Benefits
Volunteer time off
40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.
Well-being
Employee Assistance Program, fitness, and mental health resources to help employees be their best.
Time away
Paid time off for vacation and to recharge.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Renewal Specialist
Align your degree to renewal duties
H-1B visa eligibility hinges on specialty occupation status. Document how your business, finance, or risk management degree directly maps to the analytical and compliance-driven tasks in your Renewal Specialist role before any employer begins the LCA process.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location. Run your SOC code and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search so you enter salary negotiations already knowing the Level I through IV wage tiers.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in insurance, benefits, and financial services. Migrate Mate shows which companies have actively sponsored roles matching Renewal Specialist duties, so you're not cold-applying to firms with no sponsorship track record.
Confirm each worksite has its own LCA
If your Renewal Specialist role involves processing work across multiple office locations or client sites, each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with your employer early so filings aren't delayed after your start date is set.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B employer terminates your position, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsoring employer. Prioritize insurers and third-party administrators already running active LCA filings so a transfer petition can be filed before that window closes.
Request premium processing for tight timelines
Renewal Specialist roles often have fixed contract or policy-cycle start dates. If your offer has a hard start date, ask your prospective employer to file I-129 with USCIS premium processing, which targets a faster adjudication timeline than standard filing.
H-1B Visa Renewal Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Renewal Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, finance, insurance, or risk management. Employers sponsoring Renewal Specialists for H-1B status document degree requirements in the job description and LCA to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards. Generic administrative versions of the role that accept any degree or no degree would not qualify.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Renewal Specialist positions?
Insurance carriers, managed care organizations, benefits administrators, and financial services firms are the most active sponsors for Renewal Specialist roles. These companies file Labor Condition Applications with DOL and I-129 petitions with USCIS for candidates whose credentials meet specialty occupation requirements. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in these sectors so you can focus your applications on proven sponsors.
How long does H-1B status last for a Renewal Specialist?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for an additional three years, reaching a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending PERM application that meets specific filing-date thresholds. Coordinate with your employer well before each expiration to avoid gaps in work authorization.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a new worksite as a Renewal Specialist?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B work requires a separately certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. If your Renewal Specialist duties shift to a new office location or client site not covered by your current LCA, your employer must certify a new LCA and amend the I-129 with USCIS before you begin working at that location. Skipping this step puts your status at risk.
Can I change employers as an H-1B Renewal Specialist without losing status?
Yes, through H-1B portability. If you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a noncapfriendly I-129 transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and I-129 covering your specific role and worksite before your first day with them.