Junior Key Account Sales Executive

Junior Key Account Sales Executive – Paris (Office-first)

Small businesses across France keep the local economy moving, and they need a payments partner that makes running a business simpler, not harder. That's where you come in.

Team description

Our Paris sales team helps small and growing merchants across France get set up with SumUp's payment tools, often as their very first introduction to the brand. We're a close-knit, target-driven group that thrives on outbound conversations, quick thinking and celebrating wins together. This role gives you a real seat at the table from day one: you'll own conversations end to end, learn the fundamentals of a fast-paced sales cycle and see the direct impact of your work every time a merchant signs up.

What you'll do

• Reach out to small business prospects by phone, email and social media, starting the conversation and building the pipeline

• Get to know each business's needs and show how SumUp can genuinely help them

• Run product pitches and demos that turn curiosity into commitment

• Manage the full sales cycle, from first contact through to closing the deal

• Track performance against targets and use feedback and data to keep improving

• Share ideas with the team and help build an energised, collaborative office culture

You'll be great for this role if…

• Experience in outbound sales or business development, with a genuine drive to learn and grow quickly.

• Comfort working with high volumes of phone-based outreach.

• Curiosity and confidence when speaking with new people and solving their problems.

• A results-driven mindset with a track record of working towards targets.

• Fluency in French and English, given daily contact with local merchants and a global team.

Why you should join SumUp

• Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our Paris location. 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 can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education

• Financial security: corporate pension contributions that support your long-term future

• Healthcare support: we cover 50% of the monthly cost of your health insurance for your Mutuelle and Prévoyance

• Extra allowances: we offer restaurant tickets (Swile) and cover transportation costs

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 37 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 .

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