Field Based Payments Sales Executive New Business Midlands

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd; West Bromwich; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments solutions provider is seeking a Field Based Payments Specialist to drive new card payment client acquisition in the Midlands. The role involves extensive face-to-face interaction with business owners, focusing on pitch and onboarding. Candidates should be resilient and self-motivated with proven sales experience, particularly in financial solutions. Competitive salary and performance-related commission offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related commission

Company pension scheme

Team socials and client entertainment

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling card payment solutions or similar financial products.
• Ability to handle high-volume, face-to-face business development.
• Self-motivated and resilient in a field-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily face-to-face business visits across the Midlands.
• Pitch and onboard new merchants to LCG Payments.
• Maintain pipeline and activity via CRM.

Skills

Experience selling card payment solutions

Comfortable with face-to-face prospecting

Confident in discussions with business owners

Self-motivated and target-driven

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Field Based Payments Specialist, New Business Sales Executive - Midlands Region

Location: Field-Based - Midlands Region (To suit candidate based in West Midlands, Black Country, Birmingham, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire)

Salary: Competitive basic circa £35K + (Neg.) + Uncapped commission! + Benefits

Benefits: Company pension, team socials, client entertainment options, career progression

About the Role

Applause IT is recruiting on behalf of a leading payments provider. We are looking for a driven, street-smart Field Payments Specialist to bring new card payment clients on board across the Midlands.

This is a true business development role - you\'ll be out in the field every day, meeting business owners and decision-makers, pitching our card processing solutions, and converting conversations into live merchants. Once a merchant is onboarded, it is handed over to our internal team, allowing you to move straight onto the next opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily face-to-face business visits across the Midlands
• Pitch and onboard new merchants to LCG Payments
• Provide clear rate comparisons and present savings
• Maintain pipeline and activity via CRM
• Prospect across high streets, retail parks, hospitality venues, independents, and multi-site operators
• Convert conversations into completed applications and live MIDs
• Promote EPOS + payments bundles where relevant
• Handover live accounts to internal teams with no ongoing management
• Attend networking events, demos, and trade shows as required

About You

• Proven experience selling card payment solutions, merchant services, or similar financial products
• Comfortable with high-volume, face-to-face prospecting and door-to-door business development
• Confident speaking with business owners, managers, and decision-makers
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient in a field-based environment
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-related commission
• Company pension scheme
• Team socials and client entertainment opportunities
• Long-term career progression with a growing payments provider

If you\'re ready to take your field sales career to the next level and thrive on winning new business in a fast-paced, face-to-face environment, apply now to join a team that values initiative and results