Key Account Manager - Public Sector

    Malt

    đŸ‡«đŸ‡· Paris
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    Language

    đŸ‡«đŸ‡· French

    About this role

    đŸȘ Discover our galaxy

    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

    Ready to help shape the future of work? Your next chapter starts here! đŸȘ

    At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of

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    responsibilities are non-exhaustive.Explore your future career 🔭

    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 ✹ 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 Malt’s 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

    6–18 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

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Manager

    Executive business reviews1–2/month per account
    Strategic planning2–3/week
    Renewal proposals2–3/month

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • ‱ AI-native product disruption
    • ‱ PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • ‱ Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • ‱ Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Enterprise Account Management
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Malt's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

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