Braun Board

Enterprise Business Development Representative

Adyen · Berlin, Germany

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
5mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 1h agoon Adyen's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Find new customers at very big companies for Adyen's payment products, working from the Berlin office. You'll find most of your own prospects.
What you'd sell

Payments, bank accounts and credit for online and store businesses

When a business sells online or in a store, it has to take payments and keep its money in order. The problem is, that money side often gets split across several providers, each with its own setup. Adyen handles payments, bank accounts, cards and credit in one place, so a business can get paid and manage its money without juggling separate tools.

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Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 158 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 5 sales roles in the last 30 days.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • German required. The posting asks for fluent German. Worth knowing before you apply if you only sell in English.
  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green lights

None spotted.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. The Team The Enterprise Business Representative team at Adyen is the frontline of the commercial engine—responsible for identifying high-potential prospects, shaping early conversations, and strategically supporting pipeline generation in partnership with our global sales, marketing, and partnership teams. This is not your typical BDR role. At Adyen, we’re evolving what Sales Development looks like: Our BDRs operate at the intersection of strategy and execution with a focus on strategic campaign orchestration and high-value pipeline generation across large addressable revenue merchants. The Role We’re looking for a high-potential Enterprise Business Representative (BDR) who is curious, creative, tech savvy, and excited to play a hands-on role in driving the continued growth of Adyen’s new business segment. You’ll partner with senior sellers, marketers, channel partner managers and various stakeholders to: - Strategically target accounts high-potential accounts by leveraging signal-driven insights and commercial strategy - Design and support campaigns that align to buyer needs, market trends, and strategic priorities, in tight partnership with Sales, Marketing & Partnerships. - Execute multi-channel, creative prospecting with highly tailored messaging that aligns with the merchant's challenges and business level priorities. - Collaborate closely with the commercial engine to shape strategic account plans and continuously refine outreach based on feedback and learnings - Leverage tools and AI-enabled workflows to optimize your prospecting and uncover insights that uncover and initiate early stage opportunities - Identify new business opportunities at industry events by facilitating targeted in-person prospect engagement. You’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and enablement—a builder and connector who helps shape how Adyen goes to market. Who You Are Must-Haves - Curiosity: You proactively seek to understand the customer, the product, and the signals that matter. You have an interest in payments and industry trends. - Adaptability: You adjust your tone, message, and motion based on the prospect, pillar, and opportunity - Resilience: You stay focused through ambiguity and rejection—long-cycle enterprise sales excite you - Ownership: You take accountability for results, learn fast, and never wait to be told what to do - Judgment: You make smart decisions on how and when to engage, and how to prioritize your pipeline - Sales Acumen: You understand qualification and the mechanics of an enterprise deal—this is not a handoff role - Communication & Collaboration: You clearly articulate value, can collaborate and influence stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, and Partnerships, and influence strategic account planning. You are comfortable communicating with senior level prospects. - Technical Aptitude: You’re excited by technology and use tools (including AI) to improve how you operate both professionally and personally - Strategic Thinking: You see the bigger picture—how your work supports long-term commercial goals, not just short-term KPIs - Language Skills: Fluent in both German and English (written and verbal). Nice-to-Haves - Experience in B2B sales, consulting, or a go-to-market function - Familiarity with CRM tools, sales engagement platforms - Fintech, payments experience or interest What We Offer - Be part of a global, diverse, and fast-growing team - Ownership of your impact, with room to grow into more senior roles - Exposure to complex enterprise deals and strategic sales motions - A culture that values speed, trust, collaboration, and personal growth Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. This role is based out of our Berlin office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.
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