Akurateco

Akurateco is a payment orchestration and white-label payment gateway provider. The platform integrates 250+ payment providers globally and enables businesses to operate a fully brandable, PCI DSS-compliant gateway, managing multiple payment channels within a single ecosystem.

About the role
We are looking for an experienced VP of Sales Europe to lead our commercial growth across the European market.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the European commercial strategy.
• Build and manage the enterprise sales pipeline.
• Personally originate, negotiate, and close strategic enterprise opportunities.
• Develop relationships with C-level executives, including CFOs, Heads of Payments, Treasury, Risk, Fraud, Partnerships, and E-commerce leaders.
• Lead forecasting, account planning, and sales performance management.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, Customer Success, Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences across Europe.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in B2B sales or business development.
• At least 4 years in a senior commercial leadership role (VP Sales, Regional VP, Commercial Director, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Sales, Head of Merchant Sales, VP Business Development, or similar).
• Strong experience in the payments, fintech, acquiring, or merchant services industry.
• Proven success managing complex enterprise sales cycles and multi-country commercial negotiations.
• Demonstrated ownership of revenue targets, sales quotas, or payment volume.
• Experience building outbound sales pipelines and opening new markets.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe.
• Fluent English.

Nice to have

• Experience working both for a payment service provider (PSP, Acquirer, FinTech) and an enterprise merchant.
• Existing network across European merchants, marketplaces, fintech, or e-commerce companies.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Merchant Acquiring
  • Payment Gateways
  • Payment Orchestration
  • Open Banking
  • PSD2 / SCA
  • AML / KYC
  • PCI DSS
  • Fraud & Risk Management
  • Marketplace Payments
  • Enterprise Pricing

We offer

• Opportunity to shape the commercial strategy of a fast-growing international fintech company.
• Direct impact on business growth and expansion across Europe.
• High level of autonomy and decision-making.
• Work with experienced international teams and enterprise clients.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Flexible working environment.
• International business travel and participation in major industry events.

If you are passionate about enterprise sales, payments, and building long-term commercial partnerships, we'd be excited to meet you.

About the company
Akurateco is a cutting-edge white-label payment software provider with 15+ years of hands-on experience in the payment industry. We deliver fully brandable and highly customizable payment solutions for merchants and financial institutions worldwide.

Role overview
We are looking for a Senior Sales Manager (located in UK) 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

Akurateco is growing, and so is our Marketing team. We’re looking for a motivated Content Writer to help us tell our story across every channel we touch — from search-optimized blog content to the PR publications that build trust in our brand. You’ll work closely with our Head of Marketing, Senior SEO Specialist, and the wider marketing team to produce content that’s not just well-written, but strategic: content that ranks, converts, and builds credibility for a fintech brand.

This is a great opportunity for a writer who wants to grow their skills in SEO, fintech, and multi-format content production, with direct mentorship from experienced marketers.

What You’ll Do:
 

• Write SEO-optimized blog articles based on provided briefs and keyword strategies, turning research and outlines into clear, engaging copy.
• Craft authentic, well-structured reviews for relevant platforms to strengthen brand credibility and trust.
• Contribute to landing pages, PR articles, email marketing campaigns, and other content formats as part of the broader content strategy.
• Partner with the content team to plan, draft, and refine pieces that support marketing and business goals.
• Maintain a consistent brand tone and voice across every piece of written content, adapting register and style to the platform and audience.
• Incorporate feedback from senior writers and stakeholders quickly and constructively, using it to sharpen your craft.
   

What We’re Looking For:
 

• Advanced English proficiency (written).
• Proven content-writing experience, backed by a portfolio of writing samples.
• Basic understanding of SEO fundamentals.
• Strong research skill and attention to details.
• Curiosity and a genuine willingness to learn, especially about fintech and payments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice to Have:
 

• Prior experience writing for a fintech, SaaS, or other technical/regulated industry.
• Familiarity with CMS such as WordPress.
   

What we offer:

✓ Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills;
✓ Remote-first work environment with flexible working hours;
✓ 20 paid vacation days annually for rest and recharge;
✓ 20 days of sick leave, available as needed;
✓ Corporate English classes;
✓ Professional development support.