Job Description

📍 Cologne | Full-time | Office-first

Team

Our Sales Development team is the first step in every merchant's journey with SumUp, creating opportunities that help small businesses discover smarter payment solutions. From our Cologne office, you'll work with an international team focused on the Portuguese market, partnering closely with Field Sales to bring new merchants on board and drive our continued growth. If you're excited by sales, enjoy speaking with people, and want to build a career in fintech, this is the perfect place to start.

🎯 What you'll do

• Connect with small businesses through outbound calls to understand their needs and introduce SumUp's POS and payment solutions
• Qualify merchants by identifying business opportunities and recommending the right solutions
• Book high-quality appointments for the Field Sales team, helping build a strong pipeline of future customers
• Manage outbound activity using prospecting tools, lead lists and existing opportunities to generate new business
• Work closely with teammates to share insights, improve outreach strategies and contribute to the success of the Portuguese market

👀 You'll be great for this role if...

• You're fluent in Portuguese and English.
• You're a confident communicator who enjoys speaking with customers and building relationships.
• You've worked in a customer-facing or sales environment where you've managed goals or performance targets.
• You're comfortable making outbound calls and starting conversations with new prospects.
• You're resilient, curious and motivated to build a successful career in sales.

💥 Why you should join SumUp

💸 Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
Your earning potential grows with your success.

🌍 Join one of Europe's fastest-growing fintechs
Work with colleagues from around the world while helping more than 4 million merchants succeed.

🏢 Office-first culture in Cologne
Be part of a collaborative team where coaching, learning and celebrating success happen every day.

📚 €2,000 annual learning budget
Invest in conferences, courses and professional development that support your growth.

🚀 Virtual Stock Option Programme
Own a stake in SumUp's future success as we continue to scale globally.

🏅 Urban Sports Club membership
Stay active with access to the Urban Sports Club Basic plan.

🎉 A team that enjoys winning together
Join regular breakfasts, team events, office celebrations and sports activities.

🌴 Break4me
Enjoy a one-month sabbatical after three years with SumUp.

🌈 An inclusive workplace
Join a diverse, international team where everyone's ideas and perspectives are valued.

About SumUp

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.