Key Account Manager - Public clients (non postal)
What will you do?
The BDM Public is responsible for developing, positioning and marketing non-postal products and services within the public sector. The BDM builds sustainable relationships with public organizations, maximizes the value of won framework agreements and ensures 100% compliance with public procurement legislation.
The BDM drives pipeline growth through both hunting and farming activities, following the strategic marketing plan in close collaboration with the KAMs.
The BDM holds a networking role with a strong focus on further strategic market development within our segment. A strategic relationship with the bpost entities is essential.
1. Business Development – Hunting & Farming
The BDM identifies and develops commercial opportunities in the field of non-postal products and services. A clear timeline including the description of the offer must be included in the pipeline.
Tasks
Process Ownership
• Translate market insights into the strategic sales plan for non-postal solutions.
• Actively detect new opportunities within existing framework agreements and among assigned and unassigned public customers.
• Present value propositions aligned with the needs of public organizations.
• Coordinate internal alignment, including product teams, legal, PMs and others.
• Develop offering strategies in line with public procurement legislation.
• Achieve structural pipeline growth.
Process Architecture
• Report on progress, risks and commercial feasibility.
• Support the end-to-end implementation of solutions and processes.
• Conduct risk analyses, including procurement-related risks.
• Document pipeline and MSD input.
2. Quality & Compliance
The BDM safeguards the quality of service and ensures 100% compliance with relevant public procurement laws (including the Public Procurement Act, framework agreements, selection and award criteria, execution modalities, etc.).
Tasks
• Translate tender obligations into operational and commercial agreements.
• Analyze and resolve issues within the framework agreement scope.
• Identify risks related to contractual or legal deviations.
• Identify optimizations within processes, service delivery and KPIs.
3. Contract & Framework Agreement Management
The BDM owns the commercial rollout and maximization of all assigned framework agreements for non-postal products.
Tasks
Process Ownership
• Coordinate internal and external meetings regarding operational execution.
• Monitor contract obligations derived from the tender.
• Prioritize initiatives that contribute to value creation within the framework agreement.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
Process Architecture
• Develop or update commercial and operational processes for non-postal activities.
• Define KPIs, SLAs and reporting structures.
• Update and distribute relevant documentation (technical sheets, procedures, guidelines).
• Collaborate closely with the implementation team and PMs.
4. Relationship Management & Stakeholder Management
The BDM is the central point of contact for strategic public sector relations regarding all non-postal solutions for unassigned customers.
Tasks
• Plan and execute structured customer visits according to the commercial plan.
• Identify opportunities and challenges and address them proactively.
• Report transparently and keep MSD and pipeline updated.
• Monitor communication, progress and follow-up within framework agreements.
• Collaborate with KAMs in preparation for new tenders (non-postal).
Who are you?
Required experience
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in sales, account management or business development with public customers.
• Fluent in French and Dutch.
- Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and experience in tender-driven environments.
• Business maturity and dossier knowledge to engage at a strategic level with authorities.
• Knowledge of non-postal products and digital/operational solutions is a plus.
Values & Attitude
• Compliance & integrity
• Customer focus
• Transparency & ownership
• Results and performance driven
• Strategic insight and helicopter view
• Flexibility & willingness to change
Generic Competences
• Strong communication skills
• Stakeholder management & influencing skills
• Analytical and commercial insight
• Problem-solving & critical thinking
• Project management and change management skills
• Innovative thinking (intrapreneurship)
• Accuracy, especially in tender contexts
Deliverables
• Revenue and margin growth within non-postal products.
• Maximum usage of framework agreements.
• 100% compliant.
• Strong customer relationships with a focus on partnership.
• Transparent MSD and pipeline reporting.
• Autonomous and self-starting.
• Eager to learn.
What do we offer?
Like a long-awaited parcel, we want to make you feel welcome and valued. Our offer includes a competitive monthly salary, that goes without saying. On top of that, you can count on:
- Meal vouchers of €8 per working day
- Hospitalization-, group- and disability insurances
- A phone subscription, including 25GB data
- A flexible renumeration plan, which allows you to customize your own benefits. A company car, bike leasing, public transportation, extra days off,... the choice is yours
- Possibility to enter the Federal Mobility plan
- Work/life balance, thanks to flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
- 20 days of statutory leave and 7 additional extralegal days off
- An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay
- Many benefits from more than 100 bpost-partners
