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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days SumUp's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of SumUp's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SumUp
- high 331 stale, 22 reposted of 409 open
- Hiring momentum
- 564 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SumUp's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SumUp.
About this role
As an independent field sales consultant, you will engage directly with local businesses to sell SumUp's payment solutions, point of sale systems, and software. Your role involves identifying prospects, managing your sales pipeline, conducting face-to-face meetings, and assisting clients with product implementation. You will operate autonomously while receiving training and support from SumUp to optimize your sales efforts.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SumUp as an employer.
What you need
- At least one year of experience in field sales in sectors such as telecommunications, energy, enterprise technology, waste management, security systems, or food and beverage supply.
- Experience in cold prospecting, particularly face-to-face with businesses and finding your own leads.
- Experience selling to small and medium enterprises with direct relationships with owners or decision-makers.
- Demonstrable results in acquiring new clients and achieving sales targets, with examples of past achievements required.
- Ability to manage the sales process from initial contact to closing, including handling questions and objections.
- Good organizational skills and rigorous follow-up.
Nice to have
- An existing network of local business owners who could benefit from SumUp products.
- Experience in payments, merchant services, or point of sale systems.
- Experience in telephone sales, though face-to-face sales experience is also required.
What you get
- Commission-only compensation structure with uncapped commissions based on sales performance.
- Welcome bonus of three times the usual amount of residual commissions for the first three months.
- Residual income from merchants brought in for up to three years, with specific commission percentages outlined in the contract.
- Additional bonuses related to certain products or sales operations.
- Initial training and ongoing support in sales techniques, product demonstrations, and client onboarding.
Worth weighing
- No base salary or guaranteed income, which may be a risk for some candidates.
- Commission structure is complex and varies based on performance and client activity, requiring careful consideration of potential earnings.
- The role requires a high level of independence and self-motivation, which may not suit everyone.
Summarised from SumUp's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SumUp on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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