On-site
SaaS
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About this role
Overview:
The Key Account Manager (KAM) is a field-based expert, that strategically drives the commercial objectives of selected genetic programs for Germany in the assigned territory. The KAM will be accountable for developing and implementing key account plans in their designated territory to optimize care for patients. The Key Account Manager, reporting to the Area Sales Lead, is expected to develop territory specific strategic account plans in the context of the overall product strategy and in close alignment with functions of Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Market Access and Commercial, while ensuring full compliance with the relevant company, industry, legal, regulatory and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Present a positive image of the company and develop awareness of Alnylam’s RNAi platform with relevant groups of healthcare professionals
- Develop, own, and drive territory and account plans, including customer targeting and cycle plan, in line with Marketing strategy and Business Operations guidance
- Achieve pre-launch and post-launch KPIs, including sales and volume targets
- Use advanced sales skills to ensure consistent and continuous messaging
- Perform detailed analysis of the assigned territory to identify, assess, and develop relevant centers for diagnosis and treatment
- Drive patient group identification, diagnosis and referral rates by strategic intersectoral referral network management in close cooperation with other field based functions
- Develop trusted relationships with a portfolio of customers to ensure market penetration, after developing a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements
- Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to cu
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6–18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
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