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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
The role involves working as an independent field sales consultant, focusing on selling payment solutions and software to small and medium-sized businesses in the local area. Daily tasks include prospecting new clients through face-to-face visits, managing sales processes from initial contact to closing, and providing support to clients during product implementation. The position requires self-management and organization while receiving training and ongoing support from SumUp.
- 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 through face-to-face engagement and self-identifying prospects.
- Experience selling to small and medium-sized businesses and direct relationships with owners or decision-makers.
- Demonstrable results in acquiring new clients and achieving sales targets, with examples of past achievements.
- Ability to manage the sales process from initial contact to closing, including handling questions and objections.
- Strong 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-based remuneration only, with uncapped commissions based on sales results.
- Commission structure includes 50% of net annualized revenue from transactions, 50% of sales price for equipment, and 50% of annual subscription amounts.
- Residual income of 20% of monthly net revenue generated by referred merchants for up to three years.
- Welcome bonus of three times the usual amount of residual commissions for the first three months.
- Additional bonuses related to specific products or sales operations.
Worth weighing
- No base salary or guaranteed minimum income, which may pose financial risks.
- Commission structure is complex and subject to conditions that may change after the initial period.
- Independent status requires self-discipline and strong self-management skills.
- Training and support are provided, but the role demands a high level of autonomy.
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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