Field Sales Talent Recruiter

Shift4; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Field Sales Talent Recruiter focused on sourcing, attracting, and onboarding self-employed field sales agents for card payment solutions. The role involves utilizing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter and promoting a healthy work-life balance with options for remote work. Ideal candidates have experience in the payments industry and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and flexibility in working environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the Payments Industry.
• Strong understanding of commission-based or self-employed sales models.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial mindset to 'sell the opportunity' to candidates.
• Highly organised and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source self-employed field sales agents.
• Build and manage a consistent pipeline of independent sales professionals.
• Write and post compelling job adverts.
• Conduct initial screening calls to assess candidates.
• Promote the value proposition of selling card payment solutions.

Skills

Experience in Payments Industry

Understanding of commission-based sales

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Sales recruitment experience

Experience recruiting sales professionals

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Field Sales Talent Recruiter to source, attract, and onboard self-employed field sales agents who sell card payment and merchant acquiring solutions to SMEs.

This is a hands-on sourcing role for someone who thrives on proactive networking, understanding the market, and consistently building and working a strong pipeline.

You will take ownership of the end-to-end sourcing process, using platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Reed, and other job boards, as well as your own creative sourcing strategies.

Although we have an office located just outside of Grimsby, we offer full flexibility and actively promote a healthy work–life balance. This role can be fully remote or hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source self-employed field sales agents using LinkedIn Recruiter, Reed, and other online platforms
• Build and manage a consistent pipeline of independent sales professionals
• Write and post compelling job adverts to attract high-quality field sellers
• Conduct initial screening calls to assess sales experience, sector fit, and motivation
• Promote the value proposition of selling card payment solutions
• Maintain accurate candidate records and track sourcing activity
• Work closely with internal sales leadership to understand target profiles and regional needs
• Continuously explore new sourcing channels and approaches to reach self-employed sellers

About You

• Experienced working in the Payments Industry
• Strong understanding of commission-based or self-employed sales models
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial mindset with the ability to “sell the opportunity” to candidates
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working at pace
• Background in sales recruitment, internal TA, or agency recruitment
• Proven experience sourcing or recruiting sales professionals, ideally field-based or self-employed