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Field Sales Executive – SumUp – Durham, England, United Kingdom
Join SumUp’s fast‑growing fintech team as a Field Sales Executive and become the engine that powers small businesses across the UK. In this client‑facing role you will own the end‑to‑end sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, delivering the seamless payment solutions that enable merchants to thrive. Your work directly fuels SumUp’s mission to democratise financial services, expanding our B2B footprint and shaping the future of retail payments. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, you will operate across the Durham region, building a robust pipeline of high‑potential accounts and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure every merchant experiences the SumUp advantage. Success in this role opens clear pathways to senior sales leadership, territory management, or specialised product roles within a global organisation of 3,000+ innovators.
Key responsibilities and required skills:
- Identify, engage and nurture new B2B prospects through cold‑calling, networking events, and targeted outreach, converting leads into long‑term customers.
- Conduct compelling product demos and consultative sales meetings that showcase SumUp’s payment ecosystem and drive adoption.
- Build and manage a high‑quality pipeline using CRM tools, tracking metrics such as conversion rates, average deal size, and sales velocity.
- Negotiate contracts, close deals, and achieve quarterly revenue targets while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with marketing, customer success, and product teams to relay market feedback and influence roadmap priorities.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting opportunities for growth.
- Demonstrate fluency in English, strong field sales acumen, and a proven ability to build relationships in a B2B environment.
Why join SumUp? Our culture is built on ambition, inclusivity and relentless curiosity – we empower you to experiment, learn and own outcomes. As a Field Sales Executive you’ll be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving fintech landscape, gaining exposure to cutting‑edge payment technologies and industry trends that shape commerce. SumUp invests heavily in professional development: you’ll access continuous training, mentorship programmes, and clear career ladders that accelerate your progression. Our Durham hub offers a collaborative, high‑energy environment where every voice matters, and your impact is visible in the success of the merchants you empower. If you thrive on turning opportunities into results and want to be part of a global brand that values innovation and people, this is the role to accelerate your sales career.