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Enterprise Sales Manager

Adyen · Berlin, Germany

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
1mo ago

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

The job

What you'd do
Win and grow big companies that take payments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, working with top executives on long deals. You'll find many 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
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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
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 53 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.

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.

    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.

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Shows how much pipeline you'll have to build on your own.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  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. Enterprise Sales Manager We are looking for a commercially driven DACH Enterprise Sales Manager to win and grow strategic enterprise merchants across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This role combines new business development, executive relationship building, complex solution selling, and strong regional market fluency. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, consultative, and credible with senior stakeholders, and can position Adyen as a long-term strategic partner for ambitious enterprise businesses. What You’ll Do - Own the full enterprise sales cycle from strategic prospecting through deal closure for merchants across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. - Identify, prioritize, and unlock high-value enterprise opportunities in key DACH verticals through focused, selective pipeline building. - Build trusted relationships with C-level and senior decision-makers, and develop multi-threaded engagement across buyer groups. - Lead complex commercial conversations by clearly articulating Adyen’s value across payments, financial technology, and broader business outcomes. - Navigate long sales cycles involving commercial, product, technical, compliance, procurement, and executive stakeholders. - Shape deal strategy, handle objections effectively, and negotiate mutually beneficial commercial outcomes while protecting long-term value. - Partner closely with internal teams including Sales Support, Implementation, Account Management, BDR, and other cross-functional stakeholders to drive high-quality customer outcomes. - Act as a strong market representative for Adyen in DACH by bringing insight on customer needs, competitive dynamics, and regional business culture. - Contribute to team excellence through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and example-setting. - Travel and network regularly across the region to strengthen market presence and develop new business opportunities. Who You Are - You are fluent in both English & German in verbal and written settings, and can tailor your message to different audiences. - You have a strong track record in full cycle enterprise sales (4 years +) with measurable success winning and growing complex strategic accounts. - Experience selling into consumer-facing industries such as retail, digital, platforms, hospitality, e-commerce, financial services, or similar sectors where payments are strategically important. - Existing network across DACH merchants, partners, advisors, or ecosystem players. - You are highly entrepreneurial, self-directed, and resilient, with the ability to create momentum in a competitive market. - You are a strong prospector who can assess account quality, focus effort selectively, and build a healthy pipeline through thoughtful account strategy. - You are a strategic negotiator who can handle objections, influence decisions, and balance customer value with commercial discipline. - You bring strong understanding of DACH business culture, enterprise buying behavior, and market dynamics across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 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 it 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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