Field Sales Consultant - Self-employed (commission-only)

SumUp Inc.; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial solutions company in Ilford is seeking a customer-facing professional to connect with local businesses. You will be responsible for promoting user-friendly payment systems and building lasting relationships. Ideal candidates thrive in face-to-face interactions and are driven to support local entrepreneurs. The position offers a mix of commission and revenue sharing to incentivize success.

Qualifications

• Thrive in customer-facing roles such as retail or freelance sales.
• Ability to set goals and stay focused.
• Curiosity about products and sales techniques.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Connect with local business owners to promote financial solutions.
• Demonstrate payment systems and point-of-sale devices.
• Manage territory effectively and follow up on leads.
• Provide solutions to customer inquiries on the spot.
• Build and maintain relationships within the community.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Relationship building

Goal setting and focus

Curiosity about products

Lead generation

Job description

Compensation & Benefits

• Earn 50% of the revenue from payments, hardware, and software sales — plus 25% recurring income for up to five years.
• Start strong: 75% of SumUp’s net revenue in your first year, setting you up for quick wins and solid income from day one.
• Build your future income: monthly revenue share and long‑term clients keep paying off — even months or years later.
• Earn uncapped commission while building genuine relationships with local entrepreneurs.

Learning & Growth

• Hands‑on training, product coaching, and proven strategies to help you sell smarter, faster, and with confidence.
• Dedicated Territory Manager support and a community of peers to share ideas, celebrate wins, and help each other succeed.

Recruitment Journey

1. Introductory pre‑selection with our Talent Acquisition Partner.
2. Conversation with a Territory Manager to explore mutual fit and territory goals.
3. We value potential — if you bring the 4Cs, we’ll help you grow. Quick, transparent, and supportive — we keep it simple.

Note for Applicants: Please don’t self‑eliminate. If you’re passionate about supporting local businesses and ready to learn, we want to hear from you — even if you don’t tick every box. Your mindset and drive matter most to us.

Requirements

• You’ve thrived in customer‑facing roles — retail, hospitality, call centres, community work, or freelance sales — and genuinely enjoy meeting people and having real conversations face‑to‑face.
• You’ve got that mix of drive and discipline: you set goals, stay focused, and bounce back stronger when things don’t go your way.
• You’re curious about how things work, especially when it comes to new products or tech, and you love learning ways to make your pitch sharper and more effective.
• You’re a relationship builder at heart, knowing how to earn trust locally and turn it into loyal customers and lasting opportunities.
• You might already have experience with lead generation, door‑to‑door outreach, or territory sales — but if you’ve ever built a customer base from scratch or grown repeat clients, you’re already halfway there.

About SumUp

Our mission is simple: to make business easy for small merchants through smart, user‑friendly financial solutions that empower growth. With a founder’s mindset and a team‑first culture, our global community helps businesses thrive doing what they love. We’ve even moved beyond the flat 1.69% rate, offering flexible, bespoke pricing options tailored to our customers’ needs.

Your Impact

• Connect with local business owners — from cafés and barbershops to boutiques and salons — and help them discover easier, smarter ways to take payments and grow their business.
• Bring your personality to every conversation. Meet people face‑to‑face, demo simple tools like payment systems and point‑of‑sale devices, and show how they fit each business’s day‑to‑day reality.
• Take control of your success. Plan your territory, follow up with interested businesses, and turn those “maybe later” conversations into “let’s get started.”
• Solve real problems on the spot. Whether it’s helping a local café speed up checkout or showing a salon how to track sales, turn questions and objections into confidence and trust.
• Become a familiar face in your community. The more relationships you build, the more your reputation — and your referrals — grow.

The 4Cs

Listen deeply to merchants. Ask smart questions. Show up consistently. Build trust in local networks.