Paylocity

Large Enterprise HCM Account Executive

Paylocity$85K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in quota-driven B2B sales targeting organizations with 500+ employees
  • Experience effectively communicating with C-Suite executives
  • Proven success in sales prospecting and closing deals
  • Strong customer service orientation, prioritizing client needs
  • Critical thinking skills for handling objections and unexpected situations
  • Organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively
  • Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with sales automation software

Responsibilities

  • Identify and assess prospective customers' needs for Payroll and HR solutions
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance sales efforts and improve closing rates
  • Prepare, present, and follow up on sales proposals
  • Facilitate data conversion from previous payroll providers for client transitions
  • Generate leads through various methods including cold calling and referrals
  • Participate in trade shows and conferences to promote Paylocity services
  • Meet or exceed defined sales quotas for designated territory

Benefits

  • Fully remote work arrangement within the U.S.
  • Eligibility for a variable commission plan and annual bonuses
  • Access to restricted stock grants based on individual performance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
As part of the Sales & Marketing team, you'll help us solve challenges and succeed as you grow and understand the unique needs of our clients and tailor easy-to-use solutions to deliver the performance they need.

With a position in Sales & Marketing, you'll strengthen our relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, and think outside the box to unlock new possibilities.

Fully Remote (U.S. Only): This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.

Position Overview

This role functions within a fast-paced, competitive, and quota-driven environment, with a focus

on organizations with 1,500 or more employees. The position requires proactive engagement in

the field to identify and develop opportunities for HCM solutions. Key attributes that contribute to

success in this role include a consultative sales approach, strong prospecting skills, persistence,

and a solid understanding of and interest in the product offering.

Primary Responsibilities

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To

perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Determine prospective customers' needs for Payroll, Human Resources and more, then presenting Paylocity services to meet those needs to large organizations with 1500+ employees.
  • Work in a team selling environment where cooperation with internal sales support partners increases closing percentage.
  • Prepare and present proposals and provide appropriate follow-up throughout the sales
  • process.
  • Complete and obtain documentation required for the conversion of data from their previous payroll provider to the Paylocity system. Work directly with internal departments to ensure the client has a smooth transition to their new payroll provider.
  • Using initiative, develop prospects through cold calling, referrals, professional and personal contacts and other sources.
  • Attending Paylocity-sponsored trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote Paylocity services.
  • Ability to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quota for your territory.
  • Geographic travel within a defined territory.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a quota-driven, business-to-business sales position, experience selling to organizations with 500 or more employees at an enterprise level.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively into the C-Suite.
  • Proven ability with sales prospecting and closing.
  • Ability to succeed in a competitive environment.
  • Critical thinking and decision-making skills required to handle objections and unexpected situations that may arise throughout the sales cycle.
  • Customer service orientation - the client ALWAYS comes first!
  • Strong presentation skills to effectively represent Paylocity and allow the client to visualize the benefits of our services.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong listening skills to probe further into clients' needs and expectations.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong partnering skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications: experience with sales automation software desirable
  • HS diploma or equivalent required. College degree strongly desired
  • This role offers a competitive salary, commissions, and incentives.

Physical Requirements:
  • Mobility required for sitting, standing and walking
  • Mobility required for driving to prospective client sites
  • Manual/finger dexterity required in both hands to operate computer keyboard and manipulate small objects
  • Sensory ability required to see, hear and touch
  • Mental effort required for reading, writing, visualization, calculation and analysis
  • Job duties usually performed in an office environment with uniform temperatures and normal air conditions

The pay range for this position is $85,300 - $125,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for our variable commission plan, annual bonus, and restricted stock until grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers .

Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Notice of Privacy Practices for Job Applicants and applicable data protection laws.

About Paylocity

Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) software solutions for medium-sized organizations in the United States. The company offers Payroll module that enables clients to automate key payroll processes and manage compliance; Core HR module, which provides a set of HR capabilities enabling clients to manage HR data; and Talent module that enable clients to manage their talent throughout employees' tenures, starting at recruiting and carrying through onboarding, learning, and performance management. It also provides Workforce Management module that enables clients to manage their time and labor processes; Benefits module, which offers benefit management solutions for healthcare and retirement plans; and Analytics module that enables clients to analyze and report on their business data. In addition, the company provides implementation and training, client and employee self-service, and online support and customer resources services. It markets and sells its products through direct sales force primarily to clients in the professional services, technology, retail, and financial services industries. Paylocity Holding Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Learn more about Paylocity
Size
4,150 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$67.1 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+23.2%
Revenue
$584.3 million
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