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Field Sales Representative
Self-Employed Field Sales Representative (Commission Only)
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Realistic full-time earnings of £40,000–£50,000+ per year, with ambition-driven potential beyond this.
About the Role
Are you looking for a career where your effort and sales drive translates directly into high earnings? Join SumUp as a Self-Employed Field Sales Representative and introduce local small businesses (SMEs) like cafés, salons, shops, and restaurants to smart payment and POS solutions—while creating a robust self-sustainable income.
This entirely field-based and face-to-face role will allow you to:
- Meet business owners, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions.
- Strengthen long-term customer relationships.
- Achieve uncapped earnings by leveraging your own effort and growth.
No prior technical expertise in payments is required, but a background in customer-facing or persuasive roles will serve you well.
Earning Potential
Your successes directly translate into significant income:
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- ~£500 average upfront value per business
- 50% commission per sign-up
- 25% recurring commission on each client for up to 5 years (~75% of a customer’s total value paid in Year 1).
- Extra commission on sales of hardware like card machines and POS systems.
Real Performance Potential
- 40% of current Field Sales Representatives earn £5,000+ per month, recognition of the impact consistent effort and strong customer relationships can have.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a self-employed Field Sales Rep, your responsibilities include:
- Engaging with small businesses in your territory (cafés, salons, shops, restaurants).
- Building trusting client relationships.
- Demonstrating simple yet effective payment and POS solutions.
- Self-managing your territory/pipeline and turning discussions into long-term customers.
- Establishing yourself as a local industry advocate to local business owners.
Who This Role Is For
This role rewards those who thrive in direct, high-energy environments. Suitable backgrounds include field sales, retail, hospitality, door-to-door sales, promotions, B2B, or B2C sales.
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Success Ingredients
Ideal candidates will embody:
✔ Comfortable with direct conversation (artist, evangelist, or salesperson in spirit). ✔ Strong ability to uncover genuine customer needs. ✔ Highly driven by targets, but with integrity regarding problem-solving for customers. ✔ Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable building networks locally.
Ready for Serious Opportunities?
Are you looking to start your own customer base and earn versatile income as a Field Sales Representative in a supportive network?
Apply now to kickstart a career that grows alongside your ambition. The only limit is your willingness to succeed!
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