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Account Executive

Sumup Berlin, Germany 26 Jun 2026
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<h2><strong>๐Ÿš€Account Executive (On-Site โ€“ Berlin)</strong></h2> <p><strong>Ready to launch your sales career in one of the worldโ€™s fastest-growing fintech companies?</strong><strong><br></strong>Join our high-energy team in Berlin and help us bring smarter payment solutions to small businesses across the DACH market and Europe.</p> <p>At <strong>SumUp</strong>, weโ€™re on a mission to empower small merchants by making payments simple, accessible, and hassle-free.</p> <p>Today, we support over&nbsp;<strong>4 million businesses in 30+ countries</strong> โ€” and weโ€™re just getting started.</p> <p>As an <strong>Outbound Account Executive</strong>, you'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced team driving growth and helping entrepreneurs access the tools they need to succeed.</p> <p data-start="156" data-end="240">We are currently building a <strong data-start="184" data-end="239">new, high-performing outbound sales team in Germany</strong>.</p> <p data-start="242" data-end="426">As an <strong data-start="248" data-end="284">Account Executive โ€“ Outbound SMB</strong>, you will take <strong data-start="300" data-end="344">full ownership of the entire sales cycle</strong> โ€” from identifying and qualifying target customers to successfully closing deals.</p> <p data-start="428" data-end="588">You will work <strong data-start="442" data-end="475">proactively in outbound sales</strong>, focusing on <strong data-start="489" data-end="536">established small merchants (upmarket SMBs)</strong> with <strong data-start="542" data-end="587">monthly transaction volumes above โ‚ฌ15,000</strong>.</p> <p data-start="590" data-end="806">In this role, you are <strong data-start="612" data-end="641">not a pure product seller</strong>, but a <strong data-start="649" data-end="681">trusted solutions consultant</strong>, engaging customers as an equal partner, understanding their needs, and positioning the right <strong data-start="776" data-end="805">payment and POS solutions</strong>.</p> <p data-start="808" data-end="959">This <strong data-start="813" data-end="839">newly created position</strong> offers you the opportunity to <strong data-start="870" data-end="893">take real ownership</strong>, <strong data-start="895" data-end="914">shape processes</strong>, and <strong data-start="920" data-end="958">actively develop the German market</strong>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>๐ŸŽฏ What Youโ€™ll Be Doing</strong></h3> <p>๐Ÿ”ฅ <strong>Own the full sales cycle</strong> โ€” from first outreach to deal closed</p> <p><br>๐Ÿ“ž <strong>Proactively reach out</strong> to small business prospects via cold calls, emails, and social channels</p> <p><br>๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ <strong>Manage your own sales territory</strong>, including market research and competitive analysis</p> <p><br>๐Ÿ“ˆ <strong>Build and maintain a strong, qualified sales pipeline</strong> that drives consistent results</p> <p><br>๐Ÿง  <strong>Lead structured discovery &amp; consultation meetings</strong> to understand customer needs and position our payment, POS, and kiosk solutions</p> <p><br>๐ŸŽค <strong>Deliver compelling product pitches and demos</strong> that turn interest into commitment</p> <p><br>๐Ÿ›‘ <strong>Handle objections with confidence</strong> and engage decision-makers at owner &amp; management level</p> <p><br>๐Ÿค <strong>Collaborate closely with internal teams</strong> (Sales Enablement, Product, etc.) to share insights and improve performance</p> <p><br>๐Ÿ“Š <strong>Track your performance</strong>, hit your targets, and continuously level up through feedback and data</p> <p><br>โšก <strong>Contribute to an energised, ambitious outbound sales culture</strong> in the office</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>๐Ÿ‘€ Youโ€™ll Be a Great Fit If You:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Several years of outbound B2B sales experience, ideally in the SMB or upmarket SMB segment<br><br></li> <li>Proven success in full-cycle sales with clear quota responsibility<br><br></li> <li>Experience in cold calling, structured lead generation, and pipeline building<br><br></li> <li>Ability to understand more complex customer needs and sell in a consultative, value-based manner<br><br></li> <li>Strong German skills (C2 or native level) and strong English proficiency<br><br></li> <li>High level of self-motivation, a hunter mentality, and strong ownership<br><br></li> <li>Interest in technology, payment solutions, and working with entrepreneurs<br><br></li> </ul> <h3><strong>๐Ÿ’ฅ Why Join SumUp</strong><strong><br><br></strong></h3> <p>๐Ÿ’ธ <strong>Competitive base salary + uncapped commission </strong><strong><br></strong><strong> &nbsp; </strong>Your earning potential grows with your success!</p> <p>โœ… <strong>A Foot in the Fintech Door</strong><strong><br></strong> Work for a global brand thatโ€™s scaling fast โ€” and be part of a mission-driven team with real impact</p> <p>๐Ÿข <strong>Office-first Culture in Berlin</strong><strong><br></strong> Collaborate face-to-face with a fun, supportive team and stay connected to the energy of live sales</p> <p>๐Ÿ“š <strong>โ‚ฌ2,000 Annual Learning Budget</strong><strong><br></strong> Invest in your development with training, events, or courses that support your goals</p> <p>๐Ÿง˜ <strong>Sabbatical After 3 Years</strong><strong><br></strong> Take a well-earned 30-day break to reset or pursue something meaningful</p> <p>๐ŸŒ <strong>Diverse &amp; Inclusive Workplace</strong><strong><br></strong> Be part of a team that values different perspectives and creates space for everyone to thrive</p> <p>๐Ÿ’ธ <strong>Referral Bonus</strong><strong><br></strong> Help grow the team by referring talented friends or former colleagues โ€” and get rewarded for it</p> <p><br><strong>Hungry to grow? Curious about fintech? Love working with people?</strong><strong><br></strong> Letโ€™s talk โ€” apply now and kickstart your next chapter with SumUp.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Job Application Tip</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you donโ€™t tick every box, itโ€™s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.</span></p></div>