Team Lead for Field Sales
🌍 Location: Berlin, Germany💼 Contract: Permanent, full-time
At SumUp, we're a global fintech company dedicated 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 more than 4 million merchants worldwide, we’re on a mission to empower entrepreneurs and build a world where everyone can run a business with ease and confidence.
Now, we’re looking for an entrepreneurial Field Sales Territory Manager to drive our growth in Berlin and lead a local sales force to success.
🔥 Your Mission-
Lead from the front: Proactively sell SumUp’s POS and card readers in the field to deeply understand the local market.
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Build and lead: Recruit, onboard, and coach a team of 10–15 commission-based Field Sales Representatives.
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Scale with impact: Grow our presence in Berlin by expanding into new cities and territories.
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Drive performance: Set clear targets, monitor KPIs, and continuously improve sales effectiveness.
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Act as a founder: Be the local market expert, represent the brand, and provide insights to HQ.
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Has a strong track record in field sales / direct selling.
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Brings experience leading freelance or commission-based teams.
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Is entrepreneurial, resilient, and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
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Understands the needs of small businesses and local merchants.
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Is performance-oriented, data-driven, and loves hitting ambitious targets.
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Speaks fluent German and English.
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Attractive compensation: €61K base salary + €30K bonus + uncapped commissions.
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Mobility support: Car allowance & field sales toolkit.
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Flexible work model: 70–80% field-based travel across Berlin and region.
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Ownership & impact: A high-autonomy role where you own your territory and results.
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Discount platforms: Corporate Benefits (1,500+ brands, up to 60% off) & Futureben (10–30% off sustainable goods).
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Wellbeing & sports: Urban Sports Club membership (subsidised), in-office gym, beach volleyball, football, running & bouldering teams.
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Mobility options: BVG Firmenticket, Navit mobility app, or bike leasing.
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Pension scheme: Corporate pension plan with 20% employer match (up to social security cap).
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Food & perks: Free Monday breakfast, subsidised lunches (Tue–Thu), in-office fruit, drinks & social events.
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Family support: Kita cooperation for childcare.
At 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 tick every single box.
👉 Ready to build and lead our Berlin field sales team? Apply now and let’s grow together!
Job Application Tip
We 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.