Field Sales Associate

SumUp Inc.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial solutions company in Coventry is seeking a motivated Field Sales Executive (Development Role) to support small and medium-sized businesses. This role offers a clear career path with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and ongoing training. Ideal candidates should be ambitious and eager to learn sales techniques. Industry experience is not essential. The company promotes a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Ongoing training and coaching

28 days’ paid leave

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• You have strong communication skills and enjoy meeting new people.
• You’re ambitious, competitive, and motivated to succeed.
• Industry experience is not required — only your attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support in identifying and engaging small and medium-sized business clients.
• Join team members on face-to-face meetings and product demonstrations.
• Learn how to present SumUp's value proposition with confidence.
• Develop skills with the goal of progressing into a Field Sales Executive role.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Eager to learn sales techniques

Proactive and resilient

Ambitious and competitive

Job description

Field Sales Executive (Development Role – Fast Track to £70k+ OTE)

Coventry, England, United Kingdom · Field Sales

Field Sales Executive (Development Role – Fast Track to £70k+ OTE)

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.