Field Sales Associate

SumUp; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider in Canterbury is seeking a motivated Field Sales Associate to kickstart their sales career. You will engage local businesses, present solutions with confidence, and develop skills to progress into a Field Sales Executive role. You don’t need prior experience—just a hunger to learn and succeed. Join a global company offering competitive compensation and ongoing support.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

28 days’ paid leave

Ongoing training and coaching

Performance-based incentives

Team celebrations and events

Qualifications

• Ambitious and competitive spirit.
• Eager to learn sales techniques.
• Resilient and willing to step outside comfort zone.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage small and medium-sized business clients.
• Attend face-to-face meetings and product demonstrations.
• Present SumUp’s value proposition.
• Build a healthy sales pipeline.
• Develop skills towards becoming a Field Sales Executive.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Motivated to succeed

Proactive

Competitive

Job description

About Us

At SumUp, we believe in the everyday hero — those who have the courage to follow their passion and the determination to turn their vision into reality. Small business owners are at the heart of everything we do, and we build powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions to help them thrive.

The Role

As a Field Sales Associate, you’ll kickstart your sales career by working alongside an ambitious team, learning how to build relationships with local businesses and helping them discover the value of SumUp’s solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is hungry to learn, motivated by success, and eager to develop into a top-performing salesperson. We’ll give you the tools, training, and support to grow — all you need is the drive to be the best.

What You’ll Do

• Support in identifying and engaging small and medium-sized business clients in your territory
• Join experienced team members on face-to-face meetings and product demonstrations
• Learn how to present and communicate SumUp’s value proposition with confidence
• Contribute to building a healthy sales pipeline through outreach, referrals, and networking
• Develop your skills with the goal of progressing into a Field Sales Executive role

You’ll Be Great for This Role If

• You’re ambitious, competitive, and motivated to succeed
• You have strong communication skills and enjoy meeting new people
• You’re eager to learn sales techniques and grow into a high-performing salesperson
• You’re proactive, resilient, and not afraid to step outside your comfort zone
• Industry experience is not required — what matters most is your attitude, energy, and willingness to learn

Why Join SumUp?

• A clear career path from Field Sales Associate to Field Sales Executive and beyond
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
• Ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring from experienced sales leaders
• Recognition for achievements with prizes, events, and team celebrations
• 28 days’ paid leave, plus sabbatical options and wellbeing support
• Be part of a global tech company with 3000+ people across 22 offices

Job Application Tip You don’t need to meet 100% of the criteria — if you’re hungry to learn and grow, we want to hear from you.

Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.