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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.
This Field Sales Representative role is fully field-based and face-to-face. You’ll meet business owners, understand how they operate, and recommend solutions that genuinely help them run and grow their business.
You don’t need a background in payments. If you’ve worked in a customer-facing role, built rapport quickly, solved problems, and are driven to succeed, you can thrive as a Field Sales Representative here.
Earning Potential
Your effort directly drives your income.
Average upfront value per business: ~£500 You 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.)
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What are reps actually earning?
40% of our Field Sales Representatives earn £5,000+ per month, showing what’s possible when you build a strong customer base and stay consistent.
What You’ll Be Doing
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
🎥 See the role in action: Watch the short video below to get a real-life look at what our Field Sales Representatives do day to day and how they build relationships with local businesses.
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Who This Suits
Face-to-face customer experience is important.
Great backgrounds include: field sales, retail, hospitality, door-to-door, promotions, B2B/B2C sales, or any role involving persuasion and problem solving.
✔ Confident approaching people
✔ Good at uncovering needs
✔ Target-driven
✔ Self-motivated and resilient
Ready to build your own customer base and uncapped income as a Field Sales Representative?
Apply now and start earning from your effort.
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