Career Coach (Professional) (m/w/d)

SDR TEAM LEAD EU GTM | Cologne, Germany ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE TEAM SumUp's Sales Development function is one of the fastest-growing parts of our European go-to-market engine. Our SDRs generate qualified pipeline for high-performing field and inside sales reps across Germany and beyond — and we're now looking for a Team Lead in Cologne to help take that to the next level. As SDR Team Lead, you'll be the day-to-day leader of a team of Sales Development Representatives, coaching them to perform at their best while keeping a close eye on pipeline quality and activity metrics. You'll sit at the intersection of people leadership, sales strategy, and operational excellence — playing a critical role in how SumUp wins new business at scale across the SMB market. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU'LL DO * Lead, coach, and develop a team of SDRs based in Cologne, driving strong performance across outbound activity, qualified appointments set, and pipeline contribution * Run daily team rituals — standups, call reviews, 1:1s — to keep the team focused, motivated, and continuously improving * Monitor individual and team KPIs, identifying performance gaps early and putting the right support structures in place * Partner with Sales Managers, RevOps, and the Outbound Growth Lead to align on lead quality, targeting, and sequencing * Onboard and ramp new SDR hires, helping them hit their targets quickly and build strong sales habits from day one * Contribute to the development of outbound playbooks, cadences, and messaging — sharing what's working and iterating fast on what isn't * Act as a career development partner for your team, identifying high performers and creating pathways into full-cycle sales roles * Report on team performance to senior Sales leadership, with clear commentary on trends, blockers, and opportunities ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YOU'LL BE GREAT FOR THIS ROLE IF… * You have proven experience as a top-performing SDR or inside sales rep, with some exposure to team leadership, mentoring, or coaching * You understand what great outbound looks like — from prospecting and sequencing to objection handling and qualification — and you know how to pass that on * You're a motivating, hands-on leader who leads by example and brings energy to the team, even on tough days * You're analytical and structured, comfortable using data to diagnose performance issues and make clear decisions * You're a strong communicator — equally effective coaching a rep on a live call or presenting pipeline updates to senior stakeholders * You thrive in a fast-moving environment where structures are still evolving and your initiative makes a real difference * You speak German fluently and have a working level of English for internal communication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP 🌎 Work with global impact — Join a fintech used by over 4 million businesses in 37 markets, from our Cologne 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 🚀 Virtual Stock Option programme — Own a stake in SumUp's future success 📚 €2,000 annual L&D budget — Attend conferences or advance your career through further education 🔗 Referral Bonus — Earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: SDR Team Lead, Sales Development Representative, SDR Manager, Inside Sales Team Lead, Sales Team Lead, Outbound Sales, Lead Generation, Business Development, Sales Manager, Team Lead, Sales Coach, Account Executive, Sales Development, Vertrieb, Teamleiter Vertrieb, Vertriebsleiter, Telesales, B2B Sales, Outbound, Cologne, Köln 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.

At Superchat, we're rebuilding how businesses talk to their customers. The phone call, the contact form, the support ticket: all of it is being replaced by messaging and AI. We're building the platform that runs underneath. Founded in 2020, Superchat has become the platform of choice for 10,000+ businesses worldwide, from globally recognized brands like Allianz, Auto1, Enpal, Danone, and GASAG to the small businesses, dental practices, and one-person startups that need to look bigger than they are. Today, millions of messages flow through Superchat every single day. We started as a unified inbox: one place for every channel a customer might pick, WhatsApp, email, SMS, Instagram. Then ChatGPT happened, and the second chapter began: AI agents that respond across chat, email, and voice at the quality of the best human teams. We're 100 people, profitable, and have raised €18M in funding (last round 4.5 years ago, we've been growing on our own money since). Headquartered in Berlin. WHO WE WANT Senior commercial leader. You bring 7+ years in B2B SaaS, with significant time at the Head of / Director or VP level leading revenue-generating organizations at meaningful scale. Has unified a revenue organization. You have brought commercial functions - Sales, Partner, Marketing alignment, RevOps, and Customer Success - into one coherent revenue engine, and you understand how the parts compound when run as a system rather than silos. Operated through scaling phases. You have stewarded a sales or revenue organization through a critical scaling phase and have seen first-hand where structures, processes, and people models break. Builder of scalable commercial systems. You have designed and run funnel architectures, forecasting cadences, performance frameworks, and quota models - with discipline and consistency, not just on paper. Strategic and data-driven operator. You translate company-level objectives into quarterly targets, sales motions, and team-level priorities. You run the organization against the numbers, not against opinions. SMB to Mid-Market fluency. You understand the economics, motion, and team dynamics of selling to SMB and Mid-Market customers, and know how to balance velocity with deal quality. High standards, low ego. You combine executive presence with a hands-on builder's mentality, and lead through clarity and example rather than hierarchy. German is a plus. A good working understanding of German is welcome, but not a requirement. WHO WE DON'T WANT Strong operator without strategic range. You execute well on a defined plan, but have not yet led at the level of org design, headcount strategy, and cross-functional revenue planning. Single-function thinker. You think strictly in sales metrics and have not worked closely with Marketing, RevOps, and Customer Success as one revenue system with shared targets and shared accountability. Needs a fully built environment. You rely on mature enablement, RevOps, or people functions being in place, rather than shaping and scaling them as the organization grows. First-time senior revenue leader. You are stepping into a senior revenue leadership role for the first time and have not yet steered an organization through a scaling phase. YOUR DAY TO DAY * You lead the Inbound Sales department of ~25 Account Executive across multiple markets, and act as the connective tissue across the wider revenue organization * You own the commercial forecast; pipeline health, conversion, deal cycle, and segment performance and translate the numbers into focused executive decisions * You sponsor strategically critical deals and engage personally where executive presence accelerates outcomes * You design and continuously improve funnel structure, segmentation, and scalable sales standards across the organization * You lead, coach, and develop Account Executive, raising the performance bar through structured 1:1s, calibration, and clear career frameworks * You partner with the CEO and executive team on commercial strategy, org design, and headcount planning WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE US * Mission that matters. Real impact  * Executive-level ownership. A rare mandate to shape and unify the entire revenue organization during a defining growth phase * Funded with conviction. $18M raised with a strong trajectory toward profitability * Modern revenue stack. Clean CRM foundation, strong RevOps capability, and a high-quality inbound engine to build on * End-to-end leadership scope. Influence revenue strategy, org design, commercial execution, and cross-functional collaboration end-to-end * Direct feedback culture. Transparent, respectful, and candid communication across all levels of the organization Benefits & Culture * Choose between an Urban Sports Club/John Reed membership or a public transport/Dance subscription * Regular company and team events * Annual personal development budget of €500 for conferences, courses, books, career coaching, and more * An inclusive and ambitious startup culture that enables fast professional and personal growth * Beautiful office in the heart of Berlin (Prenzlauer Allee 242) with free snacks, drinks, and top-notch equipment We want to build a community, not just a company. It's important to us to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy spending time together - whether that's through HYROX training, golfing, beer pong tournaments, running clubs, Warhammer, weekend activities, or whatever kind of community you'd like to help build here. We are looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience does not precisely match the description. At Superchat, we welcome diverse perspectives and rigorous thinkers. We look forward to your application. 🙂