We're hiring: Field Sales Team Lead at SumUp Location:Cork, IrelandAtSumUp, we're aglobal fintech companydedicated to helping small businesses thrive. Operating in over 30 countries, we provide simple, affordable, and innovative payment solutions — from card readers to business accounts and online stores. With over 4 million merchants around the world, we're on a mission to empower local entrepreneurs and build a world where everyone can run a business with ease and confidence.In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a hybrid sales force composed of bothpermanent Field Sales Representativesandfreelance Field Sales Consultants, ensuring strong performance, motivation, and consistent execution of our commercial strategy.We look for a dynamic sales leader who thrives in the field, builds from the ground up, and knows how to scale winning teams. At SumUp, we're empowering small merchants across Europe, and we're on the lookout for entrepreneurial Field Sales Team Leads to grow our footprint in key regions. Your Mission:Lead from the front: Proactively sell SumUp's POS and card readers in the field to build deep market understandingBuild and lead: Recruit, onboard, and coach a team of 10–15 of both permanent Field Sales Representatives and freelance Field Sales ConsultantsScale with impact: Launch and grow our presence across multiple cities and territoriesDrive performance: Set clear goals, monitor KPIs, and continuously improve sales conversion and team outputAct as a founder: Be the local expert, represent the brand, and collaborate closely with HQ teams to deliver strategic insights We're looking for someone who:Has a strong track record in field sales and direct sellingHas experience building and managing freelance or commission-based sales teamsIs entrepreneurial, driven, and thrives in fast-paced environmentsUnderstands the needs of small businesses and local marketsIs performance-oriented and thrives on achieving ambitious targetsIs comfortable using CRM and sales tools to drive data-informed decisions What we offer:Attractive compensation: Competitive base salary + uncapped commissionsFlexible work model: 70–80% field-based travel across the regionAutonomy: A high-impact role where you own your territory and resultsAt SumUp, we're proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and experiences — if you're motivated, capable, and excited about our mission, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement.Let's grow togetherJob Application TipWe recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don't tick every box, it's ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.