Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too!  At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business. 

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.

Position Overview

The Enterprise HCM Client Account Executive is responsible for engaging current clients at the executive level to align Paylocity’s suite of solutions with company objectives with the goal of closing new and expanded sales agreements. The Enterprise HCM Client Account Executives at Paylocity work in a fast-paced business environment that is very competitive and quota-driven, and targets clients with 500 or more employees.  The best Enterprise HCM Account Client Executives are hunters, capable of creating their own activity in the field and constantly looking for that next sale. A strong predictor of success for an Account Executive, is someone who incorporates a consultative approach to their sales technique, has exceptional good prospective skills, the ability to be persistent, and has a passion for what is being sold!

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.

· Ability to generate net-new current client business opportunities, leveraging the company’s expertise, industry profile,

  and knowledge of the industry.

· Schedule and present in-person Paylocity products and services with current clients with 500 or more employees.

· Prepare and present proposals and provide appropriate follow-up throughout the sales process.

· Organize, complete and obtain documentation required for clients adding additional functionality. 

· Work directly with internal departments to ensure smooth transition for client adding additional functionality.

· Create an executive level relationship with clients through onsite meetings, referrals, professional and personal contacts

  and  other sources to drive current client new feature adoption rates.

· Build and maintain relationships with current clients by securing quarterly touch points to determine needs for 

  additional services.

· Work closely with internal service partners to provide best client experience.

· Attend trade shows, conferences and other events to promote Paylocity services.

· Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales quota for your territory.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

· 5+ years’ experience in a sales position

· Ability to succeed in a competitive environment

· Ability to maintain high activity standards

· Critical thinking and decision-making skills required in order to handle objections and unexpected situations that may arise

  throughout the sales cycle

· Customer service orientation

· Strong presentation skills 

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Proficiency with MS Office applications and the Internet

Physical Requirements

· Mobility required for sitting, standing and walking

· Mobility required for frequent 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

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer.  Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals.  We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com.  This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers 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.