Growth Market Account Executive
Paylocity · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Business Development$42k–$78k/yrFull-time
About the role
This role focuses on developing new business opportunities with companies of up to 50 employees. It involves independently managing the full sales cycle in a fast-paced, competitive, and quota-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Determine prospective customers' needs for HR technology to prospective companies with Present Paylocity's tech stack to meet those needs in a specific geographic market.
- Prepare and present proposals and provide timely follow-up throughout the sales process.
- Complete and obtain documentation required for the conversion of data from the company's previous payroll provider to the Paylocity system.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure the client has a smooth transition to Paylocity.
- Use initiative, develop prospects through telemarketing, referrals, professional and personal contacts, and other sources.
- Build relationships with CPA's and maintain existing CPA relationships.
- Attend Paylocity-sponsored trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote Paylocity services.
- Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales quota for your territory.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- HS diploma or equivalent required.
- College degree strongly desired.
- 1-2 years’ proven experience in a sales position.
- Ability and willingness to travel within assigned territory and meet prospects in person.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Ability to travel frequently, including by car, plane, or other forms of transportation.
- Ability to drive for extended periods, often to client meetings, industry events, and other locations.
- Ability to lift and carry sales materials or promotional items, weighing up to 15 pounds when necessary.
- Ability to stand, walk, or engage in active discussions with clients for extended periods.
- Ability to navigate various environments, such as office buildings, trade shows, or outdoor spaces during sales visits.
- Ability to operate a mobile device, laptop, and other sales technology while on the go.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and via email.
- Ability to engage in repetitive motions such as typing, dialing, or writing for extended periods when preparing reports, proposals, or emails.
Skills
- Prospecting skills.
- Consistency in executing a defined sales approach.
- The ability to operate with autonomy in the field.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match.
- Perks that support you, your family, and your finances.
- Career development opportunities.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $41,700 - $77,500/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.