SumUp

sales development representative in fintech

In short

Sales Development Representative role at SumUp, a fintech providing payment and financial tools to small businesses, based in the Cologne office. The job involves calling and emailing small businesses across Germany to book qualified appointments for field sales, qualifying leads, and maintaining CRM records against weekly and monthly targets. Requires fluent German, good English, confident communication, and goal-oriented discipline; junior level with about a year of relevant experience expected.

About SumUp
SumUp provides small businesses worldwide with simple, affordable tools to grow, including payments, financing, and customer relationship services. More than 4 million businesses across 37 markets rely on SumUp as a financial partner.
Responsibilities
•Contact small businesses across Germany by phone, email, and other channels to book qualified appointments
•Qualify leads by understanding prospects' needs and whether SumUp is the right solution
•Hand over opportunities to field sales representatives with clear, well-documented notes
•Keep the CRM up to date with accurate activity, pipeline, and progress records
•Meet and exceed weekly and monthly targets for outbound activities and booked appointments
•Share effective approaches and ideas with the team
•Develop continuously through coaching sessions, call reviews, and team learning
Requirements
•Communicate confidently and energetically, enjoy speaking with new people, and create a positive experience for them
•Be goal-oriented and take full responsibility for performance
•Be organized and consistent, with the discipline to build a pipeline
•Be willing to learn and open to feedback
•Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
•Speak fluent German
•Have good English skills for internal communication
Nice to have: room to learn and develop your career; not meeting every job criterion is acceptable.
Benefits
•Attractive fixed salary plus uncapped commission; earning potential grows with performance
•€2,000 annual L&D budget for training, courses, and conferences
•28 vacation days plus public holidays
•Mobility options through the Navit app or bicycle leasing
•Subsidized Urban Sports Club membership
•Corporate Benefits discount platform with over 1,500 brands and discounts of up to 60%
•Futureben discounts on sustainable products of 10–30%
•Company pension contributions subsidized by SumUp at 20%
•Childcare support through a daycare partnership
•Office drinks, fruit, games, and regular social events
•One-month sabbatical after three years at SumUp
•Work from abroad for up to 30 days per calendar year

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