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Join the Future of Work ! Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 1,000,000 talented freelancers with 100,000+ companies. Founded in 2013, we're transforming how work gets done through our tech-powered, human-centered platform. What makes us different:
- A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries
- A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth
- Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI
- A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently
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As our new Key Account Manager, Public Sector, you will ensure the contract ownership, growth, and long-term success of strategic Public Sector accounts. Joining the Enterprise Account Management team, you will navigate the specificities of public procurement to drive local deployment and adoption.
Your mission is to position Malt as a trusted partner while guaranteeing sustainable growth and alignment with our global enterprise strategy.
Key
responsibilities âš Own the execution of account strategies, including governance, deployment, and renewal for Public Sector entities. Drive new business acquisition by running structured prospection to detect new opportunities and securing high-stakes framework agreements. Identify and engage key stakeholders such as HR, Procurement, and executive leaders within the public ecosystem.
Manage high-stakes negotiations and secure complex renewals or framework agreements. Drive the expansion of Maltâs footprint by mapping new teams, departments, and use cases locally. Ensure strict compliance with public sector constraints, including specific procurement processes and contractual
Selling Motion
Sales Cycle
Enterprise
6â18 month cycles, complex multi-stakeholder deals
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Vertical-Specific
Focused on a single industry vertical
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day â Account Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion â actual may vary by company.
SaaS â Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30â90 days (SMB) · 3â9 months (Mid-Market) · 6â18 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
- âą AI-native product disruption
- âą PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- âą Vertical SaaS consolidation
- âą Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.
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