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Business Development Manager – POS & Payments

SumUpChelmsford, England, United Kingdom
On-site Full-time £42.2K/yr - £100K/yr

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years proven B2B new business field sales experience. Recent roles must be primarily focused on new business development. Proven experience selling to SMB customers (territory-based selling). Experience in merchant services, payments, and/or POS solutions is strongly preferred. Consideration will be given to other relevant technical or hospitality-adjacent field sales experience. A genuine self-starter with a full UK driving licence.

About the job

Full-Time | 1-Year Fixed Term Contract

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

High performers can exceed £100K +++

Role Overview

At SumUp, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead our efforts in driving new revenue by selling payment and comprehensive POS solutions to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the UK, with an emphasis on the hospitality sector.

This role is ideal for a confident new business hunter who excels in prospecting, identifying customer needs, delivering engaging demonstrations, and crafting compelling value propositions within a dynamic sales environment.

You will take full ownership of your territory, managing all aspects from lead generation to closing deals. We’re looking for an individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a deep sense of ownership.

Your Responsibilities

  • Generate new business through active field prospecting, cold outreach, and local networking.
  • Sell payment and POS solutions specifically tailored for SMB merchants, focusing primarily on the hospitality sector.
  • Target established businesses with a typical monthly transaction volume (TPV) of £25k or more.
  • Conduct structured discovery sessions to understand business operations and uncover sales opportunities.
  • Deliver personalized product demonstrations showcasing our POS and payment solutions.
  • Lead pricing discussions and close sales with a consultative, value-based approach.
  • Manage your sales pipeline, forecasting, and activities according to SumUp's standards.
  • Build and leverage referrals from your existing merchant base and local network.

Candidate Profile

  • A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in B2B field sales, focusing on new business acquisition.
  • Recent roles should primarily involve new business development.
  • Demonstrated success in selling to SMB customers with territory-based selling experience.
  • Experience in merchant services, payments, or POS solutions is highly desirable.
  • Relevant experience in technical sales or adjacent sectors such as hospitality will also be considered.
  • A genuine self-starter with a proactive attitude.
  • A valid UK driving licence is required.

Keys to Success

  • A hunter mentality: Enjoys the fast-paced nature of field sales, door-to-door prospecting, and building business within the assigned territory.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse clients.
  • Results-driven with a track record of exceeding sales targets.

About SumUp

SumUp is a leading financial technology company that empowers small and medium-sized businesses with innovative payment solutions and comprehensive point-of-sale (POS) systems. Our mission is to simplify payment processes and help merchants thrive in a digital economy.

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