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Lead People Partner - Sales

SumUpLondon, England, United Kingdom
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

You’ll Be Great for This Role IfYou have a strong background in People Operations, HR, or a related field. You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You have experience in a fast-paced, scaling organization, ideally in the technology or financial services sector. You are data-driven and have a track record of using analytics to inform people strategies. You demonstrate a passion for developing talent and fostering a positive work culture.

About the job

Lead People Partner

About SumUp

At SumUp, we champion the everyday hero—those who possess the courage to pursue their passions and the resilience to achieve their dreams.

Small business owners form the core of our mission. That’s why we are dedicated to creating powerful, user-friendly financial solutions that empower them to manage their businesses effectively. With a founder's mentality and a team-first ethos, our diverse teams across Europe, South America, and the United States collaborate to ensure that small business owners can thrive in their pursuits.

Team Description

Join our Sales People Team, a vital part of the broader EU GTM organization, and support one of SumUp’s fastest-growing business sectors. Our mission is to enable our expanding sales force to excel through robust leadership, scalable people foundations, and data-driven decision-making.

This team operates at the intersection of growth and performance, working directly with senior commercial leaders to architect the organizational structure, leadership layers, and talent strategies that propel SumUp’s growth. We blend strategic influence with practical execution, from creating scalable onboarding processes to generating data-driven performance insights that guide leadership decisions.

As the Lead People Partner, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our Sales organization. Collaborating closely with the VP of Sales, Country Heads, and regional People Partners, you will ensure the development of scalable structures, the nurturing of high-performing leaders, and the maintenance of a culture that attracts and retains top sales talent throughout Europe.

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What You’ll Do

  • Define and execute the People Strategy roadmap for Sales across European markets.
  • Collaborate with Sales leadership to align organizational design, leadership layering, and workforce planning with business growth objectives.
  • Drive operational excellence in onboarding, performance management, and leadership development.
  • Coach and develop regional People Partners and Sales Leaders to enhance management capability and foster a performance-oriented culture.
  • Work cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Legal, and the wider people team to ensure scalable, compliant, and impactful people practices.
  • Benchmark compensation and talent models across markets, translating findings into strategic recommendations.

About SumUp

SumUp is dedicated to empowering small business owners with innovative financial solutions. With a global presence and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we strive to help entrepreneurs succeed in their endeavors.

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