Contract Renewal Specialist

EMERGE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and personal days

Paid holidays

Career growth and advancement机会

Job summary

EMERGE is seeking a Contract Renewal Specialist to support rebids and renewals for existing client accounts. You will work closely with Sales Enablement, Operations, and Pricing to prepare renewal submissions, update pricing, and develop clear renewal materials.

The role requires detail orientation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable wage and collective bargaining terms.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting rebids, contract renewals, proposals, pricing, sales operations, or similar functions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple rebids, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review contract terms, pricing considerations, and operational data.
• Ability to develop clear, accurate, and persuasive renewal and rebid materials.
• Experience reviewing contracts, pricing models, wage information, or related documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Operations, Pricing, and other internal stakeholders.
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements, prevailing wage schedules, or other compliance-driven documentation is a plus.
• Experience within security services, facilities, staffing, or another service-based industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of rebid and contract renewal submissions, including timelines, deliverables, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Support existing client accounts with pricing updates, contract revisions, service adjustments, and renewal-related documentation.
• Analyze current contract terms, wages, union requirements, cost drivers, and vendor pricing to develop accurate renewal models.
• Develop clear and well-structured rebid proposals, including pricing exhibits, narratives, and required supporting documents.
• Partner with Sales and Operations to validate scope, staffing assumptions, wage escalators, and service model details.
• Review and interpret collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage schedules to help ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Track contract expiration dates, renewal cycles, and upcoming rebid requirements to ensure timely submissions.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Pricing, and Sales Enablement throughout the renewal and rebid process.
• Help ensure renewal materials accurately reflect client expectations and the organization’s service commitments.
• Support account retention efforts by creating consistent, accurate, and strategically positioned renewal materials.

Skills

rebids

contract renewals

data analysis

pricing knowledge

stakeholder collaboration

attention to detail

written communication

multi-tasking

Job description

We’re hiring for a nationally recognized security services organization that partners with some of the most well-known companies and properties across the country. Recognized as a Top Workplace by USA Today in both 2024 and 2025, this company is known for its strong culture, commitment to employee growth, and customer-focused approach. If you're looking for a stable organization where you can make an impact while building a long-term career, this is an excellent opportunity.

This Contract Renewal Specialist opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines. You'll work closely with Sales, Operations, Pricing, and the broader Sales Enablement team to prepare and deliver comprehensive rebid submissions and contract renewal packages for existing client accounts. This role plays an important part in supporting client retention by transforming contract terms, operational insights, historical data, and pricing considerations into clear and persuasive renewal materials.

REWARDS

• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience supporting rebids, contract renewals, proposals, pricing, sales operations, or similar functions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple rebids, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review contract terms, pricing considerations, and operational data
• Ability to develop clear, accurate, and persuasive renewal and rebid materials
• Experience reviewing contracts, pricing models, wage information, or related documentation
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Operations, Pricing, and other internal stakeholders
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements, prevailing wage schedules, or other compliance-driven documentation is a plus
• Experience within security services, facilities, staffing, or another service-based industry is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full lifecycle of rebid and contract renewal submissions, including timelines, deliverables, and coordination with internal stakeholders
• Support existing client accounts with pricing updates, contract revisions, service adjustments, and renewal-related documentation
• Analyze current contract terms, wages, union requirements, cost drivers, and vendor pricing to develop accurate renewal models
• Develop clear and well-structured rebid proposals, including pricing exhibits, narratives, and required supporting documents
• Partner with Sales and Operations to validate scope, staffing assumptions, wage escalators, and service model details
• Review and interpret collective bargaining agreements and prevailing wage schedules to help ensure compliance and accuracy
• Track contract expiration dates, renewal cycles, and upcoming rebid requirements to ensure timely submissions
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Pricing, and Sales Enablement throughout the renewal and rebid process
• Help ensure renewal materials accurately reflect client expectations and the organization’s service commitments
• Support account retention efforts by creating consistent, accurate, and strategically positioned renewal materials

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with the Job Application Fairness Act, we ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process and provide necessary and reasonable accommodations. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.