Sales Development Manager

Akkuro by Topicus is a fast-growing fintech software provider that empowers financial institutions to accelerate their digital transformation and compete effectively in a digital-first world. We enable banks and fintechs to deliver seamless, personalized financial services quickly and efficiently. Our composable banking platform is API-based and built on flexible, independent modules that cover all retail and business banking capabilities for easy integration and rapid innovation.

Accelerate our international growth and shape the future of Akkuro

We have strong partnerships with Tier 1 and challenger banks in the Netherlands and we are rapidly expanding internationally. To drive this growth, we are strengthening our sales and marketing team and looking for ambitious, senior Sales Development Managers who thrive in client-facing advisory roles. If you’re ready to make an impact and help us scale globally, this is your opportunity.

What your role entails

• Present innovative digital solutions to international clients 
• Build strong relationships by understanding business drivers and securing buy-in at every level, from sales management to executive leadership
• Identify and qualify new opportunities within enterprise banking and financial services, managing the full sales cycle to exceed your targets.
• Represent Akkuro Savings & Investments at key industry events and conferences to grow our network and strengthen relationships.
• Actively nurture and expand strategic partnerships to support long-term growth.
• Take full ownership of the sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely progression of opportunities from identification to close, while keeping the MQL-to-SQL funnel healthy and up to date through close collaboration with marketing on lead quality and conversion.

Who you are

You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You know how to turn complex challenges into opportunities and build trust at every level. With deep knowledge of enterprise software sales and fintech, you’re ready to lead conversations that shape the future of digital banking.

You bring:

• Proven experience: At least 5 years in enterprise software or technology sales, with a track record of success
• Industry expertise: Familiarity with fintech or banking software solutions and a solid understanding of the banking technology ecosystem, ideally in savings and investments
• Executive presence: Ability to engage C-level executives in meaningful conversations about their challenges, supported by excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills
  
• Commercial acumen: Skilled at managing complex sales cycles, forecasting opportunities, and closing large software agreements
• Digital fluency: Strong grasp of digital business solutions and their impact on financial services
• Curiosity and drive: A natural interest in market trends and developments, always eager to learn and adapt

Required skills

• Minimum 5 years of software/technology sales experience
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (business, marketing, engineering, communications)
• Experience in fintech and/or banking is a strong plus

What we offer

As part of Topicus, we combine the stability of an established tech group with the agility of a fast-growing fintech innovator. We offer a competitive salary, excellent secondary  benefits and plenty of opportunities to develop yourself further. You’ll also enjoy great team events and company celebrations that make working at Akkuro more than just a job. We’d love to tell you more about what makes our culture unique.

Ready to make an impact?

If you want to be part of a fast-growing team where your ideas and expertise truly matter, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help redefine how financial institutions deliver value to their customers.