Field Based Payments Specialist, New Business Sales Executive - Midlands Region
Location: Field-Based - Midlands Region (To suit candidate based in West Midlands, Black Country, Birmingham, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire)
Salary: Competitive basic circa £35K + (Neg.) + Uncapped commission! + Benefits
Benefits: Company pension, team socials, client entertainment options, career progression
About the Role
Applause IT is recruiting on behalf of a leading payments provider. We are looking for a driven, street-smart Field Payments Specialist to bring new card payment clients on board across the Midlands.
This is a true business development role - you'll be out in the field every day, meeting business owners and decision-makers, pitching our card processing solutions, and converting conversations into live merchants. Once a merchant is onboarded, it is handed over to our internal team, allowing you to move straight onto the next opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct daily face-to-face business visits across the Midlands
Pitch and onboard new merchants to LCG Payments
Provide clear rate comparisons and present savings
Maintain pipeline and activity via CRM
Prospect across high streets, retail parks, hospitality venues, independents, and multi-site operators
Convert conversations into completed applications and live MIDs
Promote EPOS + payments bundles where relevant
Handover live accounts to internal teams with no ongoing management
Attend networking events, demos, and trade shows as requiredAbout You
Proven experience selling card payment solutions, merchant services, or similar financial products
Comfortable with high-volume, face-to-face prospecting and door-to-door business development
Confident speaking with business owners, managers, and decision-makers
Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient in a field-based environment
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the MidlandsBenefits
Competitive salary + performance-related commission
Company pension scheme
Team socials and client entertainment opportunities
Long-term career progression with a growing payments providerIf you're ready to take your field sales career to the next level and thrive on winning new business in a fast-paced, face-to-face environment, apply now to join a team that values initiative and results