Key Accounts Manager (DG Reform/EIB)

Job Description

Are you excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex EU policy issues? Are you a curious and open-minded person with entrepreneurial mindset? Are you willing to take ownership and responsibility of developing a portfolio of client and projects within the European Public Sector?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Brussels-based Strategic Sustainability Consulting division as our new Key Account Manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future across Europe and globally.

Your new role

As our new Key Accounts Manager, your key responsibilities will be:

• Manage large EU framework contracts for technical assistance (mainly DG REFORM and EIB)
• Identify and assess opportunities, and position Ramboll in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Lead bid project teams, and write proposals with the support of technical consultants
• Establish and coordinate teams of local consultants working across all EU Member States
• Provide professional support to the consulting teams, helping them to use the right tools at the right time to maximise the success of their bids and projects
• Maintain and develop a network of local consultants both within and outside Ramboll

Your new team

You will be part of our dynamic and growing Strategic Sustainability Consulting division. In Brussels, we specialise in the European Public Sector and our main clients are the European Institutions and bodies. Our multidisciplinary team of consultants is international, multicultural and multilingual. We have diversified and highly qualified backgrounds, but we all converge with high professional drive, strong team spirit, and a passion for creating sustainable change. Our team is known in Ramboll for our true commitment to the sustainability transition and for working on some of the most strategic and impactful projects that benefit society and nature.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• 8-10 years’ work experience in a consulting environment, including 5 years’ experience as bid/project manager of large international technical assistance projects, and a successful track record of winning tenders
• Very good understanding of business development activities (e.g. tendering process, writing proposals, etc.) and of how bids are evaluated in a public-sector and/or EU institutions environment; previous experience with DG REFORM and/or the EIB is a plus
• Strategic and commercial mindset, and capability of making decisions and have an awareness of the impact of those decisions on other stakeholders
• Multi-tasking skills, being able to manage several proposals and projects at the same time, and flexibility and willingness to adjust actions in response to changes in priorities
• Highly organised, paying attention to details while being efficient
• Multidisciplinary, curiosity, and ability to learn fast about new topics

What we can offer you

Our multidisciplinary and multilingual team is based in Brussels and work closely with the EU institutions to further the sustainability transition. At Ramboll we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. That is why we have a strategy which goes all in on sustainability.

In addition we also offer: 

• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects 
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Yearly personal development dialogues to facilitate career your development
• Continuous professional development through Ramboll’s training academy
• Flexible work environment to promote a healthy work-life balance
• A competitive salary package, commensurate with your experience

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Deadline: We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. We will assess applications as we receive them and the job posting will remain active until we have found the right person for the role.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.