Akurateco is a global SaaS platform that turns complex payment processing into a seamless, fully brandable experience for our clients. As we rapidly expand across Europe, Africa, and LATAM, we’re looking for bold professionals to join our journey. We provide the rock-solid technology; you provide the drive to take it to the next frontier.
We are looking for a Senior Sales Manager to drive business growth in the UK market. This role requires a strategic and execution-focused professional with strong experience in FinTech / payment processing / SaaS, capable of building a predictable pipeline and closing complex deals.
Responsibilities:
- Drive sales of Akurateco products in the UK market with a focus on sustainable revenue growth
- Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders: PSPs, acquirers, merchants, and FinTech companies
- Own the full sales cycle: lead generation → qualification → negotiation → closing
- Design and execute outbound strategies (cold outreach, partnerships, account-based approach)
- Build and maintain a healthy and predictable sales pipeline (pipeline management, forecasting)
- Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and new verticals within the UK region
- Collaborate with product and marketing teams to align go-to-market strategy
- Continuously optimize sales processes, scripts, and conversion metrics
- Represent the company at industry conferences and networking events to generate new business opportunities
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in B2B sales within FinTech, payment processing, or SaaS
- Proven track record of closing complex and high-value deals
- Strong experience in building and scaling sales pipelines from scratch
- Solid understanding of the UK payments ecosystem (acquiring, gateways, regulatory context)
- Experience working with enterprise-level clients and long sales cycles
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Self-driven, structured, and results-oriented mindset
- Existing network in the UK FinTech/payments space will be a strong advantage
- Higher education in Business, Economics, Marketing, or related fields
Language Requirements:
- English: Native or Fluent (C1+), both written and spoken
We Offer:
- Work in a fast-growing FinTech environment with global reach
- High level of ownership and autonomy in decision-making
- Remote-first culture with flexible working hours
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
- Clear growth trajectory aligned with business expansion