Public Sector Account Executive - Belgium πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ (Dutch speaking)

AI overview

Lead the sales cycle for the Belgian Public Sector by identifying strategic targets, enhancing collaboration, and improving RfP responses while nurturing key partnerships.

🐼 Who we are

You. Better. With Alan.

Alan's vision is to make prevention the new norm of care for all. Our mission is to help people live in good health to 100 while helping employers feel proud, turning health benefits from a cost centre into their most valuable investment.

We're building a vertically integrated health partner that seamlessly unites insurance and smart healthcare delivery into one system.

By connecting all aspects of care - private, public, and direct to consumer - we create the most member-centric healthcare experience. Through deep engagement, we empower everyone to overcome day-to-day health obstacles and live healthier lives.

We partner with 35K+ companies of all sizes, serving more than 1 million members, and have reached 680M+ in ARR.

Our team of 700+ people (still growing) operates across France πŸ‡«πŸ‡·, Spain πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ, Belgium πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ, and Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦.

🀘 How we do it ?

People joining Alan are often surprised and delighted by our innovative working method. We have a set of cultural values that guide our approach to work, such as:


🎯 What drives us β€” We're obsessed with helping our members live healthier

Mission is the Boss: long-term thinking, seeking our mission success above all else.

Member & customer-led: obsessively focused on solving members & customers problems and creating the most delightful experiences.


πŸ† How we build excellence β€” We hire the best people and give them platform to succeed

Champions of excellence: extremely high standards and talent density.

Distributed ownership: accountable enlightened despots, everyone owns their decisions and results.

Radically transparent: all information is accessible and written-first, so everyone can make the best decisions asynchronously


🀝 How we grow together β€” We help each other improve through honest feedback and bold thinking

Optimistic alchemy: optimists who collaborate with genuine care and support teammates.

Empathetic challengers: direct, caring feedback combined with praises to help each other grow professionally

Bold & creative contrarians: think differently to achieve greatness, try new approaches


⚑ How we move fast β€” We fight complexity and focus on what matters most

Disciplined in execution: taking decisive actions with focus that compounds success over time

Fight for simplicity: only high impact processes, smart frugality

⭐ Public sector Belgium ⭐

With over 20,000 members acquired in 2025, the Belgian Public Sector turned from a bet to a key acquisition lever for Alan in less than a year. Our recent success demonstrates that our value proposition resonates in a segment more and more seeking a holistic, preventive and modernized offer.

In the coming years, we’ll keep expanding across Public sector sub-segments (e.g., cities, Provinces, hospitals, universities, federal organizations), geographies (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels) and are looking to strengthen our commercial forces.

πŸ•΅οΈ Your mission

Your main missions will be:

  1. Owning the sales cycle from beginning to end

  • Identify strategic targets in the Public sector and prospect when needed

  • Prepare for and meet with prospects ahead of RfPs (calls for tenders)

  • Respond to relevant RfPs - there is an important written and project management part

  • Prepare for and participate in oral presentations

  • Post-win, oversee Alan's deployment in collaborations with Key Account Manager and ensure admins and members high satisfaction

  1. Continuous improvement

  • Contribute to shaping the playbook through creative problem-solving and pioneering new approaches

  • Support the team in standardizing and industrializing our RfP response process to increase efficiency and win rates

  • Provide market insights and competitive intelligence to inform Alan's public sector strategy, consolidating RfP debriefs, client expectations, and competitive differentiators

  • Collaborate with Product and Ops teams to ensure Alan's offerings remain competitive and tailored to Public accounts

  • Share information, debriefs, and lessons learned with the Public Sector team to drive collective improvement

  • CRM: contribute to building the appropriate set-up in Salesforce to track sales activity of public segment and ensure proper hygiene for the entire team

The Alan way of selling

We've developed the Alan Smart & Soft selling method:

  • Smart: Leverage precise messaging and materials to educate and inspire

  • Soft: Create tailored, high-touch strategies for each prospect

  • Experience: Deliver a seamless journey that reflects Alan's customer-first approach

Beyond sales

As an Alan team member, you'll:

  • Shape our product evolution

  • Contribute to improving our methods and strategy

  • Participate in growth initiatives

  • Be part of a collaborative team that thinks big

⭐ Is it you we’re looking for?

Must have

  • Full working proficiency in Dutch (C2 and above) including in formal context and advanced level in English.

  • Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced and intense environment

  • Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across various crews and communities

  • Strong desire to understand the Belgian public sector structure, procurement processes, and key stakeholders

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills: ability to build and maintain trust in a relationship-driven sector

  • Willingness to spend time on-the-ground: face-to-face onsite interactions are highly valued by Public sector institutions;

  • Prior experience leading change management initiatives: shifting mindsets (e.g., from paper-based to digital-first, from insurance as a commodity to health enabler) is key to win in Public.

  • You are based in (or willing to relocate to) in Belgium

Nice to have

  • Full working proficiency in French;

  • Prior experience with RfPs is a clear plus;

  • Outstanding project management capabilities, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail

  • Adaptability and resilience in navigating the complexities of public sector sales cycle

  • Knowledge of Salesforce CRM

For this opportunity, we are aiming to hire within the C0-C1 level range.

Everything else is a plus. We care about having a diversity of experiences, profiles and backgrounds in our team.

πŸ™ŒΒ  Β Perks & Benefits

At Alan, we believe that being in good health is a basic need, and it starts with our employees. This is why Alaners are provided with a stimulating environment and perks ensuring they are happy, efficient and spend only high-quality time with co-workers.Β 

Therefore, we offer:

  • Fair rewards. Generous equity packages complement your base salary.

  • Flexible Office. Amazing office space at our HQ in Paris, sponsored co-working hubs in Ghent Brussels or Antwerp or a full-remote experience with home office equipment sponsorship, we want you to live where you’re the happiest.

  • All the tools you need. Top of the range equipment: Macbook Pro, keyboard, laptop stand, monitor, and Bose noise-canceling headphones.

  • Flexible vacation policy and flexible working hours. Organize your time as you wish.

  • Delightful healthcare insurance. Extremely comprehensive health insurance - 100% of the contribution covered by Alan for you and your family.

  • Transport. You can use your own inspiration based on the Green mobility budget (for Senior level Alaners)

  • Learning & Training opportunities. A highly flexible training policy, free books, and a budget to attend and speak at conferences if the opportunity arises.

  • Personal growth through coaching: At Alan, coaching isn't just a perk - it's core to who we are. Every Alaner is paired with a dedicated coach from day one, who helps maximize their impact, nurture engagement, and navigate Alan's values to develop their full potential. Learn more about our coaching culture.

  • Parental leave. Extended parental leave for all new parents, for permanent contracts only.

Important note: we hire people, not roles.

If you're excited about this opportunity but don't check every box, we'd love to hear from you. Everyone, no matter how underrepresented, should feel free to apply as it can only bring learnings or success.

If you identify yourself as a woman: Did you know that research shows women often apply only when meeting 100% of requirements?

Remember, this is just a guide, not a checklist.

We'll be thrilled to receive your application!

πŸ”– Check out our About Alan and Career pages, as well as our Medium, blog and Glassdoor page for more info.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Equity Compensation: Generous equity packages complement your base salary.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible vacation policy and flexible working hours. Organize your time as you wish.
  • Health Insurance: Extremely comprehensive health insurance - 100% of the contribution covered by Alan for you and your family.
  • Home Office Stipend: Full-remote experience with home office equipment sponsorship.
  • Learning and Training Opportunities: Learning & Training opportunities. A highly flexible training policy, free books, and a budget to attend and speak at conferences if the opportunity arises.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Extended parental leave for all new parents, for permanent contracts only.
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