Paycom

Account Executive - Richmond

Paycom$100K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (business or professional selling preferred)
  • Experience in a competitive B2B sales environment with a proven track record
  • Strategic sales and closing experience
  • Ability to analyze client needs for tailored solutions
  • Solid problem-solving and consultative skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

  • Sell new business and exceed sales goals
  • Build relationships with C-suite decision-makers
  • Prospect companies with 50+ employees in your territory
  • Maintain a steady sales pipeline through in-person meetings
  • Close new accounts and prepare critical implementation items
  • Support new clients up to the go-live date
  • Maintain expert knowledge of Paycom software through training
  • Travel up to 25% for client meetings and events

Benefits

  • $100K salary and uncapped commission
  • Transportation allowance
  • $1-per-pay-period health insurance for employees
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Comprehensive mental health and well-being benefits
  • Award-winning training and leadership development programs
Full Job Description
Description

Are you prepared to make an impact at a leading S&P 500 software company in the fast-growing $96 billion HR industry? If you are a highly motivated, experienced sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this could be your career-accelerating opportunity.

Successful Paycom Account Executives are confident, adaptable, efficient pros who initiate net new business, close the deal and work directly with each business's C-suite. They enjoy uncapped income potential, generous performance-based rewards such as annual incentive trips and supportive office environments. Are you ready?

  • $100k salary consisting of $80,000 base pay and $20,000 supplemental pay + uncapped commission
  • Top-tier sales tools, technology and software solutions
  • Best-in-class, MBA-level, in-person sales training and development
  • Unparalleled executive leadership and sales team support
  • Opportunity to build strong relationships and close deals through face-to-face interactions
  • Professional career mapping assistance and mentorship programs
  • President's Club - an annual five-star luxury retreat for top sales performers and a guest
  • Winners' Circle - monthly events celebrating quota attainment


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Focus on selling new business and exceeding sales goals
  • Build relationships with decision-makers and C-level executives
  • Prospect companies with 50+ employees in your geographic territory
  • Maintain a steady sales pipeline by advancing in-person meetings with prospects
  • Close new accounts and collect critical items needed for implementation
  • Support new clients up to go-live date
  • Maintain expert knowledge of Paycom software through ongoing training
  • Travel up to 25% - may include overnight on all avenues of transportation (plane, train and/or automobile)
  • Jump in on additional projects as needed


Benefits to Empower You

  • $100K salary and uncapped commission
  • Transportation allowance
  • $1-per-pay-period individual health insurance coverage for employees
  • Paid vacation, sick, bereavement, holiday and personal days
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Financial wellness tools
  • Paid family leave programs
  • Pet insurance
  • Identity theft and privacy protection plan
  • Legal assistance
  • Caregiver specialist and family-forming benefits
  • Mental health and well-being benefits
  • Award-winning learning and development programs


Qualifications

Education/Certification:

  • Bachelor's degree (in business or professional selling preferred)


Experience:

  • Experience in a competitive and fast-paced B2B sales environment with a record of success exceeding goals and metrics, which may be demonstrated through previous B2B full-time work, B2B internships or excelling in collegiate sales competitions


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

  • Strategic sales and closing experience
  • Experience in B2B sales, handling complex processes and facilitating several touchpoints over multiple channels


What You Will Bring

  • Proven ability to exceed sales metrics
  • Experience in a structured and fast-paced sales environment
  • Ability to analyze client needs and provide strategic business solutions
  • Solid problem-solving and consultative skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Highly self-motivated and results-oriented
  • Strong presentation, organization, multitasking and time management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook


Pay Transparency Statement

This position has a salary of $100,000 per annum, consisting of $80,000 base pay and $20,000 supplemental pay with an additional uncapped commission plan. Paycom provides health insurance to employees at an employee cost of $1 per pay period; a 401(k) plan with company match; available flexible spending accounts; $50,000 basic life and AD&D; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; employee stock purchase plan; paid family leave; and many other benefits.

Culture and Commitment to Diversity

Our people are our priority. Paycom engages and empowers our employees through a culture steeped in growth and innovation. At Paycom, each team member is equipped with the tools, resources and leadership to become their best selves. This includes our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We have zero tolerance for racism, harassment or discrimination. Our teams are encouraged to form deeper relationships with those around them based on mutual respect, dignity and understanding. To help further these goals, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, type, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. (Such as in a typical office). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Paycom is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Paycom makes employment decisions on the basis of business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and merit. Paycom wants to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, Paycom does not permit its employees to harass, discriminate or retaliate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, reproductive health decisions, family or parental status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation benefits, and separation of employment. The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for this policy and maintains reporting and monitoring procedures. Any questions or concerns should be referred to the Human Resources Department. To learn more about Paycom's affirmative action policy, equal employment opportunity, or to request an accommodation - Click on the link to find more information: paycom.com/careers/eeoc

About Paycom

Paycom (NYSE:PAYC) automates the entire employee life cycle in a truly single HR and payroll software. The best HCM software allows employees to enter and manage their own HR and payroll data — anytime, anywhere — via desktop or our easy-to-use mobile app. With employee data flowing seamlessly through a single database, you’re able to experience full-solution automation, eliminate data reentry and maximize your ROI. Looking to accelerate your career in tech by working on the best payroll software in the industry? Unlock your potential at the best HCM company. Join a fast-paced workplace and enjoy $1-per-pay-period health insurance, paid family leave, on-site fitness centers and wellness advisors, and more. Apply today and join our award-winning team! • Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers (2025) • TIME World’s Best Companies (2025) • Newsweek’s World’s Most Trustworthy Companies (2025) Come grow with us!
Learn more about Paycom
Size
5,385 employees
Market Cap
$17.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$143.4 million
5 Year Trend
+26.2%
Revenue
$841.4 million
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