Key Account Manager SMB

    Malt

    🇫🇷 Paris
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 1 week ago
    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    arbeitnow

    Language

    🇫🇷 French

    About this role

    🪐 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! 🪐

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

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    As our new Key Account Manager (SMB), you will be responsible for the local deployment, adoption, and growth of SMB accounts within France. You will join a dynamic team where your mission is to activate use cases and grow the local footprint by "spidering" into accounts to engage local stakeholders.

    Reporting to the Head of SMB Account Management, you will ensure smooth account rollouts and drive revenue through BU activation and usage-based growth.

    Key

    responsibilities ✨ Execute detailed account plans and perform tactical action follow-ups to ensure consistent account development. Identify and engage key stakeholders including HR, Procurement, and Hiring Managers to expand Malt's presence. Support client pilots and first projects to ensure successful adoption and long-term platform loyalty.

    Run structured prospection within existing accounts to detect and capture new business unit-level opportunities. Conduct local

    qualifications to assess pains and needs, accurately documenting all data in the CRM. Deliver compelling value pitches and product demos adapted to the local context and specific client use cases. Coordina

    Selling Motion

    Sales Cycle

    SMB / Transactional

    Under 1 month, high-velocity closing

    Prospecting

    Outbound-Heavy

    Self-sourced pipeline via cold outreach

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required
    Account Management·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Manager

    Volume check-ins15–20/week
    Churn risk monitoringDaily
    Automated touch-points20+/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Existing Book

    Inherit existing accounts

    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

    SMB Sales & Account Management
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

    Template question
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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

    Template question
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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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