Business Development Executive (Sales)

Business Development Executive (Sales)

Full-Time 42180 - 42180 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
SumUp Payments Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive new business sales in the hospitality sector through proactive outreach and networking.
  • Company: Join SumUp, a leading payments solutions provider with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and potential earnings of up to £70,360.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and high earning potential.
  • Why this job: Be a key player in helping UK SMBs thrive with cutting-edge payment solutions.
  • Qualifications: Minimum 2 years B2B field sales experience and a full UK driving licence.

The predicted salary is between 42180 - 42180 £ per year.

Full-Time | 1-Year Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £42,180 + Car Allowance £6,000 + Incidentals £2,160 (OTE £70,360)

SumUp is looking for an experienced, field-based new business hunter to drive net new revenue through the sale of payments and full POS solutions into UK SMBs, with a strong focus on hospitality. This role suits someone who can confidently prospect, uncover customer needs, deliver high-quality demos, and build a clear value case, all within a short sales cycle.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Generate new business through proactive field prospecting, cold outreach, and local networking
  • Target established businesses (typically £25k+ monthly TPV)
  • Run structured discovery to understand how a business operates and identify opportunities
  • Build and leverage referrals from your merchant base and local network

Who we're looking for

  • Minimum 2 years proven B2B new business field sales experience
  • Most recent roles must be primarily new business
  • Other relevant technical or hospitality-adjacent field sales will be considered
  • Full UK driving licence

What Will Make You Successful

  • A "hunter" mindset: enjoys field intensity, door-to-door prospecting, and building business in the territory
  • Strong commercial judgement and value / pricing ownership
  • High activity with discipline: creates volume while keeping quality
  • Ready to take ownership of your territory and maximise your earning potential?

Business Development Executive (Sales) employer: SumUp Payments Limited

At SumUp, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture. Our Business Development Executives enjoy competitive salaries, generous car allowances, and a clear path for professional growth within the thriving hospitality sector. With a focus on empowering our employees to take ownership of their territories, we offer unique opportunities for networking and building lasting relationships with local businesses, making every day rewarding and impactful.

SumUp Payments Limited

Contact Details:

SumUp Payments Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Business Development Executive (Sales)

B2B Sales Experience
Field Prospecting
Cold Outreach
Networking Skills
Discovery Skills
Customer Needs Analysis
Demo Delivery