Account Executive
SumUp
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?Account Executive (On-Site – Berlin)
Ready to launch your sales career in one of the world's fastest-growing fintech companies?
Join our high-energy team in Berlin and help us bring smarter payment solutions to small businesses across the DACH market and Europe.
At
SumUp
, we're on a mission to empower small merchants by making payments simple, accessible, and hassle-free.
Today, we support over
4 million businesses in 30+ countries
- and we're just getting started.
As an
Outbound Account Executive
, you'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team driving growth and helping entrepreneurs access the tools they need to succeed.
We are currently building a
new, high-performing outbound sales team in Germany
.
As an
Account Executive – Outbound SMB
, you will take
full ownership of the entire sales cycle
- from identifying and qualifying target customers to successfully closing deals.
You will work
proactively in outbound sales
, focusing on
established small merchants (upmarket SMBs)
with
monthly transaction volumes above €15,000
.
In this role, you are
not a pure product seller
, but a
trusted solutions consultant
, engaging customers as an equal partner, understanding their needs, and positioning the right
payment and POS solutions
.
This
newly created position
offers you the opportunity to
take real ownership
,
shape processes
, and
actively develop the German market
.
? What You'll Be Doing
?
Own the full sales cycle
- from first outreach to deal closed
?
Proactively reach out
to small business prospects via cold calls, emails, and social channels
?️
Manage your own sales territory
, including market research and competitive analysis
?
Build and maintain a strong, qualified sales pipeline
that drives consistent results
?
Lead structured discovery & consultation meetings
to understand customer needs and position our payment, POS, and kiosk solutions
?
Deliver compelling product pitches and demos
that turn interest into commitment
?
Handle objections with confidence
and engage decision-makers at owner & management level
?
Collaborate closely with internal teams
(Sales Enablement, Product, etc.) to share insights and improve performance
?
Track your performance
, hit your targets, and continuously level up through feedback and data
⚡
Contribute to an energised, ambitious outbound sales culture
in the office
? You'll Be a Great Fit If You:
- Several years of outbound B2B sales experience, ideally in the SMB or upmarket SMB segment
- Proven success in full-cycle sales with clear quota responsibility
- Experience in cold calling, structured lead generation, and pipeline building
- Ability to understand more complex customer needs and sell in a consultative, value-based manner
- Strong German
skills
(C2 or native level) and strong English proficiency
- High level of self-motivation, a hunter mentality, and strong ownership
- Interest in technology, payment solutions, and working with entrepreneurs
? Why Join SumUp
?
Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
Your earning potential grows with your success!
✅
A Foot in the Fintech Door
Work for a global brand that's scaling fast — and be part of a mission-driven team with real impact
?
Office-first Culture in Berlin
Collaborate face-to-face with a fun, supportive team and stay connected to the energy of live sales
?
€2,000 Annual Learning Budget
Invest in your development with training, events, or courses that support your goals
?
Sabbatical After 3 Years
Take a well-earned 30-day break to reset or pursue something meaningful
?
Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Be part of a team that values different perspectives and creates space for everyone to thrive
?
Referral Bonus
Help grow the team by referring talented friends or former colleagues — and get rewarded for it
Hungry to grow? Curious about fintech? Love working with people?
Let's talk — apply now and kickstart your next chapter with SumUp.
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