EU GTM | Cologne, Germany
About the teamSumUp is one of the fastest-growing fintechs in Europe — and our SDR team in Cologne is at the heart of that growth.
We're looking for a Dutch-speaking SDR to help us grow our presence in the Dutch market. You'll be the first voice business owners hear from SumUp, starting conversations, understanding their needs and creating real opportunities for our sales team.
No rigid cold-calling scripts. No micromanagement. Just clear targets, plenty of ownership and a team that wants you to succeed.
If you're hungry, coachable and comfortable picking up the phone — keep reading.
What you'll doReach out to business owners in the Netherlands through outbound calls, emails and other channels
Start conversations, understand how businesses currently manage their payments and identify where SumUp can help
Qualify prospects and book high-quality appointments for our sales team
Hand over opportunities with clear, well-documented notes so the sales team has everything they need
Keep your CRM accurate and up to date across activity, pipeline and progress
Work towards — and ideally beat — your weekly and monthly activity and appointment targets
Share what's working with the wider team and learn from other SDRs
Develop your sales skills through regular coaching, call reviews and team sessions
You speak Dutch fluently or at native level
You have a good working level of English for communication with our international team
You're a confident communicator and comfortable speaking with new people every day
You don't mind picking up the phone — outbound sales is a big part of the role
You're target-driven and take ownership of your own performance
You're organised, consistent and understand that good sales results come from doing the basics well every day
You're coachable, open to feedback and genuinely interested in improving
You enjoy working in a fast-moving, international environment
Previous sales experience is useful, but attitude, communication skills and willingness to learn matter just as much
Competitive base salary + uncapped commission — the better you perform, the more you can earn. No commission cap.
International environment — work from our Cologne office while focusing on the Dutch market and collaborating with colleagues across Europe.
€2,000 annual Learning & Development budget — use it for courses, conferences or further education that helps you develop your career.
28 days paid leave plus public holidays.
Mobility options — Navit app or bike leasing.
Urban Sports Club membership — subsidised by SumUp.
Corporate Benefits — discounts across 1,500+ brands.
Futureben — discounts on sustainable products and services.
SumUp Corporate Pension Scheme — 20% company match on your contributions.
Kita Cooperation — childcare support for SumUppers.
Work from abroad — up to 30 days per calendar year.
Break4me — one-month sabbatical after three years at SumUp.
And of course: drinks, fruit, games, social events and an international team in our Cologne office.
About SumUpBe 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 more than 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.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We actively seek and embrace diversity in our workforce and 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.
Keywords: Dutch Sales, Nederlandstalig, Nederlands, Sales Development Representative, SDR, Business Development Representative, BDR, Outbound Sales, Inside Sales, Sales Representative, Sales Executive, Business Development, Lead Generation, Telesales, Account Executive, Sales Consultant, B2B Sales, Fintech Sales, Nederlandse Markt, Dutch Market, Köln, Cologne
Job Application Tip
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 don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.
Skills Required
- Fluent or native-level Dutch
- Good working level of English
- Confident communication skills
- Comfort with outbound phone sales
- Target-driven attitude and ownership of performance
- Organized and consistent working style
- Coachability and willingness to improve
- Previous sales experience
- Ability to work from the Cologne office
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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