Do you want to be buying some of the coolest products and software in the  IT Industry that make a real difference to enterprise businesses? We provide the world’s biggest brands with technologies that deliver a competitive edge and real value.

ASM Technologies Ltd is looking for a buying assistant, who will be responsible for managing relationships with suppliers across the UK.  Relationship building and attention to detail are essential skills.

Join the team at ASM Technologies for a fantastic opportunity where no two days are ever the same.

About ASM Technologies

Since inception in 1992, we have become leading experts in the IT channel and are the ‘Partner of Choice’ to Europe’s largest Systems Integrators and Value-Added Resellers. We supply emerging and disruptive technologies to some of the largest customers in the world.

With an eco-system of thousands of suppliers, ASM Technologies are a multi-national business with offices in London, Paris, Dusseldorf and a head office in Cheshire.

We’ve recently moved into a brand new, state of the art office so it’s a great time to be joining the team.

ASM Technologies have been ranked on The Sunday Times International Track 200 for the second year running and have been named by Business Insider as one of the Top 50 Private Companies for Growth in Greater Manchester.

Join the team and see where our business can take you

Introduction

The Renewals specialist will work closely with internal account managers to proactively develop the existing renewals process, creating robust contract management timelines acting as a key contact to the customer for accurate issuing of renewal quotes along with ensuring timely invoicing and data cleansing.

Role and responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and other business functions to support ongoing contract renewals.
• Preparing renewal quotes on behalf of the Sales Team, to a high standard of accuracy.
• Act as the key point of contact for customers/sales department and be able to respond to common questions.
• Proactively produce all expiring renewal contracts 90/60/30 days.
• Drive longer term customer engagement through multi-year deals.
• Augmenting the upsell and cross sell opportunities.
• Work with other departments to be able to resolve customer issues in timely manner.
• Proactively review past contracts with a view to get back into service.
• Create schedules to proactively liaise with customers in relation to their upcoming renewals.
• Liaise with vendors for renewal quotes and negotiating better pricing/terms.
• Qualify any new suppliers as appropriate.
• Place supplier purchase orders in a timely and efficient manner.
• Update Business Central with the initial promised delivery date from the supplier.
• Report, present and communicate data to colleagues as and when required.
• Ensure that day-to-day processes of the business are adhered to and remain compliant.
• Undertake additional duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of the IT industry preferably having worked in the IT channel previously.
• Knowledge of professional services and software licensing is essential.
• Good negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
• Good customer and vendor management skills.
• Excellent written/oral communication, presentation, documentation, interpersonal skills as well as strong team-orientation.
• Strong organisational skills with proven ability to handle multiple projects.
• Quality-driven in all activities.
• Ability to mentor, lead and motivate more junior staff.

What you can expect from us

• A fast-paced and fun working environment
• A place where you can learn, and your opinion is valued
• Workplace pension after 3 months service
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) with enhanced entitlement based on length of service
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development