— Senior Renewal Manager • Enterprise SaaS

Relationships
first.
Results follow.

Senior Renewal Manager at GitLab. I build trust that's genuine — not driven by need — anticipate problems before they surface, and bring rare systems fluency to move faster than anyone else in the room.

9+

YRS EXP

4

LANGUAGES

65+

COUNTRIES

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Giorgio Clemminck-Croci
Available

Utrecht, NL  ·  GitLab

4

Lang.

9+

Yrs

01 — About me

Genuine connections.
Real outcomes.

Hi, I'm Giorgio — an Italian-Colombian professional based in Utrecht with nearly a decade in enterprise SaaS. What sets me apart isn't just my track record; it's how I work. The relationships I build with clients and colleagues are genuine — not driven by need or quota. In sales, that's rarer than it sounds, and it's the foundation everything else is built on.

I'm a problem-solver by instinct. I don't wait for issues to escalate — I roll up my sleeves, dig into the systems, and understand the obstacles before they become blockers. My focus is always on the outcome for the client, not the path of least resistance. That means proactively surfacing risks, navigating complexity, and making sure the people I work with feel genuinely supported.

I've built a depth of process and systems knowledge — Salesforce, GitLab, data tooling — that's uncommon at my level. It lets me move with an agility that most people in similar roles simply don't have: diagnosing problems faster, finding solutions earlier, and being the kind of person it's a genuine pleasure to work with.

My academic background in sociology gives me an analytical lens that most salespeople don't carry. I approach pipeline challenges the way a researcher approaches data — systematically, curiously, and always asking why. Tools like Tableau, Power BI, Excel VBA, and STATA aren't just lines on a CV; they're how I turn messy commercial data into clear decisions.

Genuine Relationships

I build human connections that aren't transactional. Clients trust me not because I need the renewal, but because I've consistently shown up for them — that trust is what drives retention.

Proactive Problem-Solving

I anticipate obstacles before they escalate. Whether it's a stalled renewal, a process gap, or a system issue, I roll up my sleeves and focus on the outcome — not the path of least resistance.

Systems & Process Fluency

My depth in Salesforce, GitLab operations, and cross-functional processes is uncommon at this level. It lets me move with agility others don't have — and makes me someone people genuinely enjoy working with.

Data-Driven Analytical Thinking

A sociology background means I approach commercial problems like a researcher — systematically and curiously. Tableau, Power BI, Excel VBA, and STATA aren't just CV lines; they're how I turn messy data into clear decisions.

Genuine Connector Outcome-Focused Systems-Fluent Data-Driven Multilingual Remote-Native

02 — Career

Experience
Timeline

From customer care to senior enterprise SaaS — a decade of building revenue and relationships across Europe.

Senior Enterprise Renewal Manager

GitLab — All-Remote

SEUR NEUR
Feb 2025 — Present

↑ Target

Renewal Rate
consistently exceeded

95%+

Pipeline forecast
accuracy

SEUR · NEUR

Multi-region
book of business

Detailed metrics available upon request

  • —Consistently exceed renewal targets across a multi-region enterprise book — outperforming the broader EMEA team benchmark every measured period.
  • —Maintain best-in-team rolling forecast accuracy, giving sales leadership reliable visibility months ahead and de-risking the pipeline before issues surface.
  • —Architect complex contract resets and bespoke multi-year structures — using alliance frameworks and product ramp strategies to grow net revenue alongside retention.
  • —Authored a platform underutilisation report now adopted across the global Renewal organisation to surface churn risk months before it becomes a threat.
  • —Act as the go-to knowledge resource for new Renewal Managers; recognised internally as a Tableau power user and analytics contributor.
  • —Elected member of the works council (ondernemingsraad) since September 2026, representing colleagues on employment and organisational matters.

Deal Highlights

Global Alliance Reset

5-year expansion path created

Structured a complex multi-year contract reset through a global technology alliance, unlocking a long-term growth trajectory.

Bespoke Product Ramp

Significant ARR uplift delivered

Designed a non-standard contract reset layered with a new product ramp — turning a routine renewal into a meaningful expansion.

Flagship Strategic Renewal

Seven-figure ARR retained & grown

Secured a flagship enterprise renewal with a price uplift — setting the commercial foundation for continued double-digit YoY growth.

Recognised by a Director of Global Alliances for exceptional commercial rigour on a high-profile financial engagement — singled out as a key contributor to closing the deal.

Enterprise Renewal Manager / ISR

GitLab — Netherlands

Nov 2022 — Feb 2025

100%

Target attained
renewal rate

100%

Net ARR quota
achieved

Solo

High-stakes renewals
won independently

Detailed metrics available upon request

  • —Hit both annual renewal rate and net ARR quota targets — zero exceptions across all tracked Churn & Contraction events.
  • —Stepped in as the sole commercial owner on a high-stakes strategic account — independently managed the full renewal cycle and prevented a significant revenue loss.
  • —Transformed a hostile executive escalation into a product expansion opportunity — built a multi-year commercial plan that turned a churn risk into a growth story.
  • —Created one of the first platform underutilisation reports in the organisation — later adopted globally as an early churn detection tool across the Renewal team.
  • —Mentored new Renewal Managers and stepped in across uncovered territories — consistently going beyond role scope without losing focus on core targets.

Praised by an Enterprise Solutions Architect for exceptional cross-functional coordination — credited with being the decisive factor in a complex, multi-stakeholder customer outcome.

SMB Account Manager

TE Connectivity — Netherlands

Sep 2019 — Nov 2022
3 yrs 3 mosSMB pipelineDistributor partnerships
  • —Built and managed relationships with small and medium accounts, converting leads to design wins through active outreach.
  • —Maintained a healthy pipeline for new and existing customers and worked closely with distributors to close deals.
  • —Mentored newly onboarded SMB Account Managers — sharing best practices on pipeline management, customer engagement, and deal progression.
  • —Supported team leadership with data-driven forecast analysis and conversion rate reporting using Tableau, enabling sharper sales planning decisions.

Service Logistics Specialist & Customer Care

BenQ Europe — Eindhoven, NL

Mar 2017 — May 2019
  • —Maintained finished-goods supply for service orders, coordinating with planners and Authorised Service Partners.
  • —Managed an Authorised Service Partner end-to-end — overseeing finished goods testing, quality validation, and outbound logistics coordination to ensure seamless order fulfilment.
  • —Provided multilingual technical support (ES/IT/EN) via email, live chat, and phone across European markets.

Customer Service Representative

Mercedes-Benz CAC — Maastricht, NL

Nov 2015 — Nov 2016

Provided roadside assistance and enquiry handling for Spanish and Italian markets. Handled escalations and supported customer satisfaction projects.

03 — Capabilities

Skill Profile

Hard Skills

SaaS Sales & Renewals Expert
Salesforce (SFDC) Expert
Pipeline & Forecast Management Expert
Data Analysis (Excel / Tableau / Power BI) Advanced
Excel VBA & Pivot Tables Advanced
STATA & SPSS Proficient

Soft Skills

Multilingual Communication (4 languages) Expert
Stakeholder & Customer Relations Expert
Remote & Async Collaboration Expert
Cross-functional Collaboration Advanced
Process Improvement Advanced
Analytical Thinking Advanced

Languages

Italian

Native

Spanish

Native / Bilingual

English

Full Professional

Dutch

Professional Working

Tools & Platforms

SalesforceGitLabTableauPower BIExcel / VBASTATASPSSLimeSurveyAtlas.ti

04 — Academic & Professional

Education &
Certifications

Academic

2014 — 2015

MSc Sociology

Universiteit van Tilburg

Double-degree programme. Research specialism in social methodology and applied statistics.

2013 — 2015

Master's Degree, Sociology

Università degli Studi di Trento

Focus on quantitative research methods and social analysis.

2011 — 2013

BA International Relations & Affairs

Università degli Studi di Trento

Merit scholarship and international study grant recipient.

Certifications

Data Analysis with Spreadsheets

Professional Certification

Learning VBA in Excel

Professional Certification

Pivot Tables with Spreadsheets

Professional Certification

Managing Your Sales Process

Professional Certification

From Excel to Tableau

Professional Certification

Merit Scholarship & International Study Grant

Honours — University of Trento

What colleagues say

Recognised at every level.

Described internally as a standout team member who consistently earns trust across customers and colleagues. Recognised for handling complex deals with focus and composure, delivering on time, and contributing well beyond the core role — with a notable blend of commercial acumen, technical fluency, and personal humility.

GitLab Promotion Document  ·  Senior Renewal Manager

Acknowledged by a Director of Global Alliances for the depth of rigour and commercial insight applied to a financial analysis — cited as a key factor in advancing the deal.

Director, Global Alliances, GitLab

Praised by an Ecosystem Solutions Architect for the ability to navigate a technically complex situation — connecting the right stakeholders and sustaining momentum through a challenging customer engagement.

Ecosystem Solutions Architect, GitLab