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Field Sales Representative
Self-Employed Field Sales Representative – Uncapped Income Potential
(Commission Only, Fully Field-Based)
Realistic full-time earnings: £40,000–£50,000+ per year, with uncapped earning potential beyond that
Are you looking for a role where your efforts determine your income? Join SumUp as a Self-Employed Field Sales Representative and help small businesses (SMEs) access payment and POS solutions—while building a recurring, commission-based income for yourself.
About the Role
This role is entirely field-based and face-to-face. You’ll:
- Engage with business owners
- Understand their needs
- Recommend smarter payment and POS solutions to help them grow
- Build long-term customer relationships
No payments background required—just confidence, relationship-building skills, and drive. If you’ve worked in customer-facing, sales, or problem-solving roles before, this opportunity could be perfect for you.
Earning Potential
Your income is directly tied to your effort. Here’s how it works:
- Average upfront sign-up value: ~£500 per business
- Your commission:
- 50% upfront on each new customer
- 25% recurring income per business for up to 5 years
- ~75% of a customer’s total value paid in the first year
- Extra commission on hardware sales (e.g., card machines, POS systems)
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What Sales Reps Are Actually Earning
- 40% earn £5,000+ per month—proving that patience, persistence, and a strong customer pipeline pay off.
Key Responsibilities
As a Field Sales Representative, you’ll:
✅ Meet and engage with local SMEs (cafés, salons, shops, restaurants, etc.) ✅ Build trusted relationships with business owners ✅ Demonstrate how payment and POS solutions simplify and grow their operations ✅ Manage your own territory and pipeline ✅ Convert conversations into long-term customers ✅ Become a recognised face in your local business community
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Who This Role Suits
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This fully self-driven, commission-only role is ideal if you:
✔ Are confident networking and approaching new contacts ✔ Excel at understanding customer needs and tailoring solutions ✔ Thrive when target-driven and self-motivated ✔ Can build rapid rapport with people and turn "no" into "yes"
✔ ** Past experience in roles like:**
- Field sales
- Retail or hospitality
- Door-to-door sales
- Promotions
- B2B/B2C sales
Key Skills & Mindset
✅ Persuasive communicator – You can articulate value and overcome objections. ✅ Self-disciplined – You enjoy working independently and staying productive. ✅ Resilient – You don’t let setbacks deter you. ✅ Community-oriented – You bring value to local businesses.
Note from SumUp: "Every great salesperson knows skills can be learned or developed. Your unique background might not always fit all boxes—but we believe there’s always room to grow."
Ready to turn effort into earnings? Apply now and start building your commission-based future.
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