Key Account Sales Executive
Team description
The Key Account Sales team helps established merchants discover payment solutions that make running their business simpler and more efficient. Based in our London office, you'll manage the full sales cycle, working closely with a collaborative team focused on growth, commercial excellence, and building long-term customer relationships. If you're motivated by owning your pipeline, closing new business, and making a real impact, this role is for you.
What you'll do
- Identify and engage small business prospects through outbound calls, emails and social outreach
- Build trusted relationships by understanding merchants' needs and recommending the right SumUp solutions
- Deliver engaging product demonstrations that turn interest into long-term customers
- Own the full sales cycle from first conversation through to closing new business
- Track pipeline performance, share insights with the team and continuously improve sales execution
You'll be great for this role if...
- You've gained experience in outbound sales or business development and are excited to build a long-term career in sales.
- You're confident speaking with customers and enjoy high-volume outbound prospecting.
- You're naturally curious, resilient and motivated by achieving ambitious targets.
- You're an excellent communicator who builds trust and understands customer needs quickly.
- You're comfortable working from our London office in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Why you should join SumUp
Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
Your earning potential grows with your success.
Work for one of Europe's fastest-growing fintechs
Join a global company helping more than 4 million merchants grow their businesses.
Office-first culture in Central London
Collaborate face-to-face with an ambitious, supportive sales team where coaching and development happen every day.
£2,000 annual learning budget
Invest in courses, conferences and training that help you grow your career.
Virtual Stock Option Programme
Own a stake in SumUp's future success as we continue to scale globally.
Break4me
Enjoy a one-month paid sabbatical after three years with SumUp.
An inclusive and international workplace
Work alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a culture built on collaboration, ownership and continuous learning.
Referral bonus
Help us grow the team by introducing great talent and be rewarded when they join.
Ready to build your sales career with one of Europe's leading fintechs? Join us in London and help thousands of small businesses grow with smarter financial solutions.
About SumUp
Be empowered to do more that matters.
At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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