Key Account Manager - Public Sector

Malt; Paris; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity

Lunch vouchers

Transport aid

Healthcare

RTT days

Gym membership

Sabbatical

Learning books provided

Remote work

Team events

Résumé du poste

Malt in Paris is seeking a Senior Key Account Manager, Public Sector to own strategic accounts, drive local deployment, and ensure sustainable growth in line with our enterprise strategy.

You will manage governance, renewals, and complex framework agreements while leveraging MEDDIC, CRM discipline, and stakeholder engagement to expand Malt's footprint across public sector clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in enterprise account management, preferably in public sector
• Experience navigating public procurement processes and complex contracts
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management capabilities
• Excellent communication in French and English

Responsabilités

• Own the execution of account strategies for Public Sector entities, including governance, deployment, and renewal
• Drive new business by structured prospecting and securing high-stakes framework agreements
• Identify and engage HR, procurement, and executive leaders within the public ecosystem
• Manage high-stakes negotiations and renewals or framework agreements
• Expand Malt’s footprint by mapping new teams, departments, and use cases locally
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules and contractual rigor in public sector deals
• Articulate Malt’s value proposition and ROI to elevate conversations beyond price
• Maintain CRM discipline and MEDDIC data for reliable forecasting

Connaissances

MEDDIC methodology

CRM tools

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

French (native)

English (professional)

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business/Management/Political Science or related field

Outils

CRM systems

Description du poste

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

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 rigor
• Articulate Malt’s value proposition and ROI to elevate conversations beyond price-driven discussions
• Maintain high discipline in CRM usage and MEDDIC data to provide reliable forecasting and portfolio visibility

About You

• High-level education, ideally in Business Management, Political Science, or a related field
• Relevant experience (minimum 3+ years) in enterprise account management. Strong understanding of the public sector is a real asset
• Native level in French and Full professional English to manage both local stakeholders and internal global reporting
• Strong command of the MEDDIC sales methodology and CRM tools to track performance and mitigate risks
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to navigate complex budget cycles and procurement rules

Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally

• Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other new joiners at our office in Paris
• Equity: Every Malter is entitled to stock options
• Lunch vouchers (legal benefit): €9/day on your Swile card
• Transportation (legal benefit): 50% reimbursement (any type of transport)
• Healthcare insurance (legal benefit)
• RTT: From 8 to 12 days off per year
• Sports: Company participation to a Gymlib (Wellpass) membership
• Malt sabbatical: Every three years, all Malters are entitled to a one month fully paid sabbatical leave
• Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to Malt’s business, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow
• Remote work: Hybrid policy balancing on-site and home office
• Team building events organized every year

At Malt, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without any form of discrimination related to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Our mission is to create a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to thrive.

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