Head of Regional Field Sales - Spain and Portugal

Location: Barcelona, Spain (office-first, with regular time in the field across Spain and Portugal) Barcelona office tour Spain and Portugal are still early in their field sales journey, and this role exists to take them out of incubation and into a strong, self-sustaining growth phase. You'll build and lead the regional management structure from the ground up, shaping how up to six regional managers, their territory managers and self-employed consultants sell SumUp's products to small businesses on the ground. It's a rare chance to design a sales organisation almost from scratch, with a direct line to shaping how SumUp wins two of its most important growth markets in Europe. What you'll do Build and lead a founding team of regional managers across Spain and Portugal, setting the standard for how the channel operates Drive sales execution and revenue growth in line with the regional business plan, while protecting profit margins Design career trajectories and performance management for a channel built largely on self-employed consultants Partner with regional managers and territory managers through joint field visits, coaching and regular team touchpoints Track and act on key sales metrics, including quota attainment, sales cycle length and customer retention, feeding insights back to wider stakeholders You'll be great for this role if… Experience leading field sales managers, ideally within merchant services or a comparable in-market sales environment. Strong track record of building and scaling sales teams from an early or incubation stage. Comfort working with self-employed consultant models and the unique motivation and retention challenges they bring. Ability to translate a business plan into clear performance targets and day-to-day sales execution. Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to coach, challenge and align a distributed field team. Why you should join SumUp 🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Barcelona office. This involves an office-first setup 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which you can use to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education 🏖️ Generous time off: enjoy 23 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days 🥗 Subsidised restaurant tickets (Edenred) and office breakfast on Mondays 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team 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 38 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. 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.