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Field Sales Representative
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Field Sales Representative
Self-Employed, Commission Only
Realistic full-time earnings of £40,000–£50,000+ per year, with uncapped potential beyond that
Looking for a role where your income reflects your effort?
Join SumUp as a Self-Employed Field Sales Representative and help small businesses in your area access smarter payment and POS solutions, while building serious recurring income for yourself.
About the Role
This Field Sales Representative role is fully field-based and face-to-face. You’ll meet business owners, understand their operations, and recommend solutions that genuinely help them run and grow their business.
No background in payments is required. If you’ve worked in a customer-facing role, built rapport quickly, solved problems, and are driven to succeed, you can thrive here.
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- Average upfront value per business: ~£500
- Earn 50% upfront commission per sign-up
- Plus 25% recurring income from each business for up to 5 years
- Around 75% of a customer’s total value is paid in year one
- Extra commission on hardware sales (card machines, POS systems, etc.)
What reps are actually earning? 40% of our Field Sales Representatives earn £5,000+ per month, showcasing the potential when you build a strong customer base and stay consistent.
Responsibilities
As a Field Sales Representative, you will:
- Meet local SMEs (cafés, salons, shops, restaurants, and more)
- Build strong relationships with business owners
- Demonstrate simple, effective payment and POS solutions
- Manage your own territory and pipeline
- Turn conversations into long-term customers
- Become a trusted face in your local business community
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Suitability
Face-to-face engagement is key. Great candidates have experience in roles like:
- Field sales
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Door-to-door sales
- Promotions
- B2B/B2C sales (or similar persuasive, problem-solving roles)
Key traits: ✔ Confident approaching people ✔ Skilled at uncovering needs ✔ Target-driven ✔ Self-motivated and resilient
Application Note
We understand not every candidate ticks every box. If some requirements aren’t met, that means room to learn, grow, and thrive at SumUp. Apply if you’re eager to build your own success.
Ready to build your customer base and uncapped income? Apply now—earn from your effort.
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