— Senior Renewal Manager • Enterprise SaaS
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
Utrecht, NL · GitLab
4
Lang.
9+
Yrs
01 — About me
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.
02 — Career
From customer care to senior enterprise SaaS — a decade of building revenue and relationships across Europe.
GitLab — All-Remote
Detailed metrics available upon request
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.
GitLab — Netherlands
Detailed metrics available upon request
Praised by an Enterprise Solutions Architect for exceptional cross-functional coordination — credited with being the decisive factor in a complex, multi-stakeholder customer outcome.
TE Connectivity — Netherlands
BenQ Europe — Eindhoven, NL
Mercedes-Benz CAC — Maastricht, NL
Provided roadside assistance and enquiry handling for Spanish and Italian markets. Handled escalations and supported customer satisfaction projects.
03 — Capabilities
Languages
Italian
Native
Spanish
Native / Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Dutch
Professional Working
Tools & Platforms
04 — Academic & Professional
2014 — 2015
Universiteit van Tilburg
Double-degree programme. Research specialism in social methodology and applied statistics.
2013 — 2015
Università degli Studi di Trento
Focus on quantitative research methods and social analysis.
2011 — 2013
Università degli Studi di Trento
Merit scholarship and international study grant recipient.
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
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