Key Account Executive (m/w/d)

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Berlin, DEU
In-Office
Mid level
Fintech • Payments
SumUp. Big believers in small business.
The Role
Own the full outbound sales cycle for SMB/upmarket merchants in Germany: prospect via calls/emails/social, manage territory and pipeline, run discovery meetings, deliver demos, handle objections, close deals, and collaborate with internal teams to meet targets.
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Key Account Executive

EU GTM | Berlin, Germany

About the team 🙌

SumUp's Sales team in Germany is on a roll — and we need a Key Account Executive in Berlin who's built different. This role is for someone who thrives in the hunt: picking up the phone, opening doors, and creating pipeline out of nothing. Once you've won the merchant, you'll own the relationship too — growing the account and making sure they're getting the most out of SumUp. The AM side? You'll pick it up. The hunter mindset? That needs to already be in you. If cold outreach energises you and closing deals is what gets you out of bed — keep reading. 👇

What you'll do
  • 🤝 Own and grow a portfolio of SMB accounts — be their go-to person and make sure they're getting the most out of SumUp

  • 💡 Spot upsell and cross-sell opportunities and act on them — match merchants with the right products at the right time

  • 🎯 Go after new business through outbound calls, emails, and local networking — you're not waiting for leads to come to you

  • 🗣️ Lead consultative conversations that put the merchant's needs first before pitching anything

  • 📊 Own your full sales cycle from first touch to close, with clean CRM records throughout

  • 🏆 Hit monthly targets across both new business and account growth — consistently

  • 🤜 Work closely with onboarding, customer success, and product teams to make sure merchants succeed long-term

You'll be great for this role if…
  • You've got experience in account management, sales, or a customer-facing B2B role — SMB experience is a big plus

  • You're just as comfortable hunting for new business as you are nurturing existing accounts — you see both as wins

  • You read the room and adapt your communication style whether you're winning over a new prospect or deepening a long-term relationship

  • You manage a diverse portfolio without losing sight of priorities or targets

  • You own your numbers and know how to plan your time to hit them

  • You speak German fluently and have a working level of English for internal comms

Why you should join SumUp

💸 Competitive base salary + uncapped commission — your earning potential grows with your success!

🌎 Work with global impact — Join a fintech used by over 4 million businesses in 37 markets, from our Berlin office

🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion — Be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced

📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2,000 for attending conferences and/or advancing your career through further education

🏖 28 days paid leave plus public holidays

🍳 Free weekly SumUp Breakfast on Mondays + subsidised lunches Tuesday–Thursday (just €5!)

🚴 Mobility options — BVG Firmenticket, Navit app, or bike leasing — your commute, your choice

🏋️ Urban Sports Club membership (subsidised) + in-office gym

🎯 Corporate Benefits — discount platform with 1,500+ brands, up to 60% off

🌱 Futureben — discounts on sustainable goods (10–30%)

💰 SumUp Corporate Pension Scheme — 20% company match on your contributions

👶 Kita Cooperation — childcare support for SumUppers

🪩 In-office drinks, fruit, games and social events — we know how to have fun

🌴 Break4me — 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service

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. 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. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Keywords: Key Account Executive, Account Executive, Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Executive, Sales Representative, Sales Consultant, Inside Sales, B2B Sales, SMB Sales, Business Development, Customer Success, Kundenberater, Key Account, Vertrieb, Vertriebsmitarbeiter, Accountmanager, Fintech Sales, Berlin


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Skills Required

  • Several years of outbound B2B sales experience
  • Proven success in full-cycle sales with quota responsibility
  • Experience in cold calling, structured lead generation, and pipeline building
  • Ability to understand complex customer needs and sell consultatively
  • Strong German skills (C2 or native) and strong English proficiency
  • High self-motivation, hunter mentality, and strong ownership
  • Experience in SMB or upmarket SMB segment (ideally selling to merchants with monthly transaction volumes > €15,000)
  • Interest in technology, payment solutions, and working with entrepreneurs

SumUp Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SumUp and has not been reviewed or approved by SumUp.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off is positioned as a standout, including 22 vacation days that increase with tenure, public holidays, a quarterly Wellness Day, special leave, and a fully paid one‑month sabbatical after three years. This combination makes time-off benefits feel notably robust in the overall rewards package.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical plan options (including carriers such as Cigna and Kaiser) plus dental and vision. Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage are also part of the protection package in the U.S. materials.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a published 401(k) match formula that provides an employer match up to a stated cap. The clarity of the match structure supports straightforward evaluation during offer comparisons.

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The Company
HQ: London
2,750 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

SumUp believes that every business should have access to affordable, easy-to-use financial solutions, no matter their size. That’s why more than 3 million businesses worldwide rely on SumUp to run their business. What started out as one card reader has now turned into a range of payment hardware, banking solutions, marketing, and loyalty tools, invoicing, and so much more. From sales and marketing to product and engineering, our cross-functional US team works together to ensure that small business owners can be successful doing what they love.

Why Work With Us

SumUp USA is part of the global SumUp organization that stretches across multiple continents from Berlin to Sao Paulo. Our teams are multicultural, have a collaborative mindset and bold goals. Join our mission if you want to become part of the success story and help empower over 3 million merchants using SumUp already!

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