Head of Business & Development

Head of Business & Development

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

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive new revenue by selling payment solutions to UK SMBs, especially in hospitality.
  • Company: Join SumUp, a dynamic company focused on empowering small businesses.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and potential earnings up to £70,360.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced environment.
  • Why this job: Be a key player in transforming how businesses manage payments and grow.
  • Qualifications: Minimum 2 years B2B sales experience with a hunter mindset.

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?

Head of Business & Development employer: SumUp Payments Limited

At SumUp, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture. Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, generous car allowances, and opportunities for professional growth within the thriving hospitality sector. With a focus on empowering our employees to take ownership of their roles, we provide a vibrant environment where innovation and collaboration drive success.

SumUp Payments Limited

Contact Details:

SumUp Payments Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of Business & Development

B2B Sales Experience
Field Prospecting
Cold Outreach
Networking Skills
Customer Needs Analysis
Sales Demonstration Skills
Value Proposition Development