Field Sales Area Manager - Leinster South

<h4><strong>About the Role</strong></h4> <p>We’re looking for a field based Area Manager to lead and grow a team of Field Sales Associates across the South of Dublin.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a field-based leadership role for a hands-on, motivated sales professional with experience managing independent or self-employed sales teams. You’ll drive regional performance by recruiting, coaching, and inspiring your team to deliver outstanding results and exceptional merchant experiences.</p> <p>Your focus will be to accelerate growth in one of Ireland’s most commercially dynamic regions, combining dense SME zones, vibrant hospitality markets, and diverse local business ecosystems.</p> <p><strong>Your Mission</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8-12 freelance field sales associates through joint field visits, regular feedback, and structured performance routines</li> <li>Recruit and onboard new freelance associates, building a connected team culture that keeps self-employed reps engaged and motivated</li> <li>Drive regional performance across terminal sales, POS register sales, and multi-product referrals in line with the business plan</li> <li>Monitor key sales metrics - including quota attainment, customer acquisition cost, and sales cycle length - to guide decisions and improve results</li> <li>Build a connected, motivated team culture that keeps associates engaged and aligned with SumUp's values</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven background in field sales - ideally in fintech, merchant services, utilities, or similar industries.</li> <li>Hands-on field sales experience with strong commercial and leadership acumen.</li> <li>Excellent communication, motivation, and coaching skills, with a track record of driving performance remotely.</li> <li>Confident using data and KPIs to guide decisions and optimise results.</li> <li>Self-driven and adaptable, able to manage a wide geographical area and balance team support with strategic growth.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why You’ll Love It Here</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary &amp; travel allowances.&nbsp;</li> <li>25 days paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves</li> <li>&nbsp;Well-being support: health insurance for you and your family, and subsidised gym membership when you stay active</li> <li>&nbsp;Financial growth: retirement savings match - SumUp tops your contributions up to 5%</li> <li>1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service</li> <li>Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team</li> <li>Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our homely Dublin hub just steps from Harcourt Street Luas and charming Iveagh Gardens.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></p> <p>In your first 90 days, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Manage &amp; grow a team of high-performing Field Sales Associates.</li> <li>Establish clear performance routines, communication rhythms, and development plans.</li> <li>Drive regional growth across merchant acquisition, activation, and multi-product sales.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Job Application Tip</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div>