About this role
We're hiring: Field Sales Territory Manager – Emilia Romagna! 🇮🇹
📍 Location: Bologna - Emilia Romagna (Field based)
At SumUp, we're a global fintech company on a mission to help small businesses thrive. Operating in 30+ markets, we empower local entrepreneurs with simple, accessible, and reliable payment solutions — from card readers to business accounts, POS systems, and online stores. With more than 4 million merchants worldwide, we’re building a world where anyone can run a business with confidence.
We're looking for a hands-on Field Sales Territory Manager to lead, inspire, and scale our Field Sales operations across Tuscany. If you’re a natural leader, thrive on driving results, and love being out in the field with your team, this is the perfect opportunity to make a big impact.
🔥 Your Mission
Lead from the front:
Be active in the field, accompanying your team on visits, supporting live sales situations, and driving results through direct engagement with merchants.
Build and grow the region:
Develop and execute a territory strategy — mapping high-potential areas, identifying target segments, and expanding SumUp’s presence across Tuscany.
Coach and develop talent:
Manage, train, and support a team of around 10 Field Sales Representatives operating across the region.
Drive performance excellence:
Set clear targets, monitor KPIs, and run weekly alignment meetings to ensure strong execution and continuous improvement.
Strengthen cross-functional collaboration:
Work closely with central teams on commission structures, incentives, and market insights.
Champion the SumUp brand:
Ensure high-quality sales practices and a consistent brand presence in every city and customer interaction.
🧠 We’re looking for someone who:
Has solid experience in Field Sales, ideally in SaaS, digital products, or consultative selling.
Has previously managed field sales teams and is confident leading 10+ representatives.
Is highly results-driven and thrives in a fast-paced, target-focused environment.
Communicates clearly, coaches effectively, and leads by example both in the office and on the field.
Uses data to inform decisions and improve team performance.
Knows the Tuscany business landscape and is comfortable traveling daily across the region.
Is proactive, problem-solving, and growth-oriented.
Speaks fluent Italian and English, as internal communication and the recruitment process will be conducted in English.
🎁 What we offer
A key leadership role shaping SumUp’s growth and market presence in Tuscany
Autonomy to manage your territory and your team, with strong support from central teams
A dynamic and innovative environment focused on learning and development
Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
Strong career progression opportunities within a fast-growing global company
If you’re passionate about empowering small businesses and ready to lead a high-performing field team, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
Other facts
About SumUp
SumUp is a leading global fintech company committed to levelling the playing field for small businesses. Founded in 2012, we’re the trusted partner of over 4 million merchants in 37 markets, providing simple and affordable tools that help them manage payments, finance, and customer relationships.
Our vision is a world where everyone can build a thriving business. Guided by this, we champion small business ownership by creating accessible solutions that empower entrepreneurs to grow and succeed.
Our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers — representing more than 90 nationalities across 20 offices worldwide — is at the heart of our success. Beyond business, we donate 1% of the net revenue generated by Solo devices to environmental causes and support educational and entrepreneurial initiatives around the world.
Recognised as a Top Global Employer for inclusion by the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index in 2022 and 2023, and awarded Fintech Diversity Initiative of the Year at the Irish National Fintech Awards in 2025, SumUp continues to build an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven workplace where everyone belongs.
What you'll do
- Lead and inspire a team of Field Sales Representatives while actively engaging in sales activities. Develop and execute a territory strategy to expand SumUp's presence in Tuscany.
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