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# Account Sales Executive at SumUp

- **Company:** SumUp
- **Location:** Newcastle, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-11-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://sumup.com/careers/positions/8923317002?gh_jid=8923317002

## Job description

Account Executive

Newcastle, United Kingdom

## Team description

SumUp is growing its sales presence in Newcastle, helping local shops, cafés and businesses find payment solutions that fit their needs. As one of our first Account Executives in the region, you'll own your pipeline, win new business and build relationships with merchants across the North East.

This role combines outbound sales with face-to-face customer meetings, giving you the independence to develop your territory while working closely with our London team. And as an Official Training Kit Partner of Newcastle United, you'll also have opportunities to use matchday experiences to connect with local merchants.

## What you'll do

- Generate new business through outbound calls, emails, social outreach and face-to-face meetings

- Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and product demonstrations to negotiation and closing

- Build relationships with local merchants, understanding their needs and recommending the right SumUp solutions

- Develop your own pipeline and identify new opportunities across Newcastle and the surrounding area

- Use our Newcastle United partnership, including opportunities to invite merchants to matches, to strengthen commercial relationships

- Manage your targets and pipeline while collaborating with our wider London sales team

You'll be great for this role if…

- 1–2 years of outbound B2B sales or business development experience

- Confidence generating your own opportunities and closing new business

- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with business owners

- Comfortable combining phone-based prospecting with in-person customer meetings

- Independence, commercial curiosity and a results-driven mindset

- Bonus: Previous field sales experience or exposure to payments, fintech, SaaS or hospitality

## How you'll work

- 3 days in the field: Meeting merchants and developing business across Newcastle

- 1 day from home: Prospecting, managing your pipeline and following up with customers

- 1 day in London: Working alongside our sales team, with travel expenses covered

Initial onboarding will take place in London for approximately 1–2 weeks, with expenses covered by SumUp.

🎉 Why you should join SumUp

- 💸 Competitive compensation: £40,000–£50,000 base salary + £27,000 target commission, uncapped

- ⚽ Newcastle United partnership: Access to matchday experiences and opportunities to invite merchants

- 🚀 Territory ownership: Be one of our first Account Executives in Newcastle and help grow our regional presence

- 🌍 Global opportunities: Work with SumUppers across different markets and help businesses access fintech solutions used by millions

- 📚 Learning budget: €2,000 annually to invest in your professional development

- 🌴 Break4me: 30-day sabbatical after 3 years

- 🔗 Referral bonus: Earn rewards for referring talented people

- 🌈 Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that values different perspectives and backgrounds

🤔 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 39 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](https://youtu.be/9DG64C3moeQ?si=YpcWuBNBTOQPzeLI) of over 4,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. [Our core values](https://www.sumup.com/careers/culture/) 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](https://www.sumup.com/careers/), and follow our journey on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumup/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/insidesumup/), and [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@insidesumup).

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## About SumUp

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SumUp is a global fintech company that provides simple, affordable payment and financial management tools to help small businesses start, run, and grow.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Funding stage not publicly available)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Not specified in provided sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Financial Services / Fintech (Payments)
- **Target customers**: Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), B2B
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Empower small businesses all over the world." — with the vision of "a world where everyone can build a thriving business."

## Products & Services
- **Payment Processing (Card Readers & POS)**: Hardware and software solutions for in-person and online payments, enabling merchants to accept card and contactless payments.
- **SumUp Business Account**: A digital business account for managing finances and transactions.
- **Invoicing & Customer Relationship Tools**: Tools to create invoices, manage customers, and streamline operations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 4 million merchants served across 37 markets; 3,000+ employees from more than 90 nationalities
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not listed in provided sources
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount growth to 3,000+; recognition as a Top Global Employer for inclusion (Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2022/2023) and Fintech Diversity Initiative of the Year (2025); expansion across 4 continents with 20+ offices.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global reach**: Operating in 37 markets with localized products and support.
- **Merchant focus**: Deep commitment to small business owners, with products designed specifically for their needs.
- **Inclusive culture**: Strong diversity and inclusion programs, gender parity in workforce, and employee-led communities (e.g., Pride Club).
- **Autonomous teams**: Small, empowered teams with servant leadership, fostering innovation and speed.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding product and service portfolio to become a complete financial partner for small businesses.
- Continuing to invest in a learning culture (SumUp University) and employee development.
- Maintaining an office-first culture while enabling occasional remote work to balance collaboration and flexibility.
- Growing market presence by entering new geographies and deepening existing ones.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Office-first company that values human connection, autonomy, and continuous learning. Core values include Team First, We Care, and Founder’s Mentality.
- **Remote/Hybrid policy**: Office-first with the ability to work remotely occasionally, as agreed with teams.
- **Benefits**: Relocation support for overseas hires, dedicated budget for conferences and external training, and location-specific perks.
- **Engineering culture**: Autonomous teams, servant leadership, and a focus on pragmatic, self-driven problem-solving.
- **Inclusion**: Recognized as a Top Global Employer for inclusion; active LGBTQ+ community and gender parity initiatives.
- **Hiring process**: Transparent, with recruiter screening, hiring manager interview, technical assessment, team interview, bar raiser, and final offer.

## Sources
1. [sumup.com](https://www.sumup.com/careers/)
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumup)
3. [sumup.com](https://www.sumup.com/careers/culture/)
4. [sumup.com](https://www.sumup.com/careers/positions/)
5. [sumup.com](https://www.sumup.com/careers/how-we-hire/)

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