Sales Executive (Payment Gateway/ Merchant Acquiring)

Windcave is a global leader in payment technology, offering a unified platform that consolidates all payment solutions into a seamless ecosystem. Operation in 42 countries with offices in 13 locations, we process billions of transactions annually, providing businesses with a comprehensive payment solution through a single provider. Our team of over 450 professionals supports more than 57,000 merchant locations globally, driving innovation and ensuring scalability in a fast‑paced, tech‑driven environment. Join us to shape the future of global payments and experience the cutting edge of financial technology.

About the role

We are seeking a Sales Executive to join Windcave in our Germany (Munich) office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ambitious, motivated, and eager to build a career in sales within a fast‑growing FinTech business.

You’ll be a true sales hunter , focused on identifying and developing new business opportunities, speaking directly with prospects, building relationships, and learning how to close deals. You’ll receive training, support, and clear progression opportunities as you develop your sales skills and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage potential customers through outbound activity, including cold calling, email outreach, and social selling
• Support the generation of new business opportunities across Windcave’s payment solutions
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospects, working towards clear sales targets
• Qualify leads and run your own sales conversations, managing opportunities independently while being supported by senior team members as needed.
• Learn to confidently present Windcave’s solutions, with training provided on products, pricing, and the payments landscape
• Accurately update CRM systems and track activity and performance
• Consistently work towards and exceed individual KPIs and targets
• Support with representing Windcave at relevant industry events, trade shows, and networking forums, increasing brand visibility and generating high‑quality leads.

About you

• Legally authorised to work in the Germany (we do not offer sponsorship at this time);
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A positive, resilient mindset and a willingness to learn
• Confidence speaking to people over the phone
• Comfortable working towards targets and KPIs
• Self‑motivated, organised, and eager to succeed

What success looks like

• High levels of outbound activity and engagement
• Progression in confidence, product knowledge, and sales skills
• Clear development towards more senior sales roles within Windcave

Why Windcave

We’re a global FinTech leader but more than that, we’re a people‑first business. We invest in our teams, reward performance, and offer clear progression for those who want to grow their careers in payments.

We are one of the leading player in the Fin-Tech industry, but more than that, we are a brilliant place to work. Our Team is at the center of what we do. As such, we constantly look for ways to make you comfortable and support your wellbeing and development. We offer career development opportunities and a vast room for progression in your role or the opportunity to diverge into other roles in the future if you so wish.

Culture and Benefits

• Very lucrative commission and incentives
• Excellent internal progression opportunities
• Performance rewards
• Hybrid work - (Monday, Tuesday and Friday from Munich Office)

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise the importance of equal representation and believe that there is a place for everyone at Windcave. We actively seek to ensure that candidates and employees of difference race, gender, sexual orientation and religion are given room to shine.

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis. If you seem like a good fit, we will arrange an initial video call. If the initial call was a success we will settle on a date and time that works for you to meet with the Sales Director. This is an opportunity for you to see if you would love to work with us and for us to see if you could become a part of the team. We value open and honest conversations and are committed to making you feel as comfortable as can be throughout the entire process.