Sales Development Representative

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 Sales Development 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 SDR role. At Adyen, we’re evolving what Sales Development looks like: Our SDRs 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 Sales Development Representative (SDR) 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

• 1-2 years of experience with inbound and outbound sales, preferably in a sales role where you have successfully sold complex B2B products;
• Experience in the Payments or FinTech industry is a plus. Background in Partnerships, Consulting, or Marketing is is welcome too;
• A strong team player who thrives in working in close collaboration with other teams, where you play an integral part in the teams’ success;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as being a productive team member, making outbound calls every day;
• Have a proven work ethic with a strong drive to learn and make new connections with prospects;
• Have experience using LinkedIn Sales Navigator or other similar prospecting applications while keeping track of your pipeline;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, French and Dutch

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 Brussels office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.