Sales Development Representative (Entry-Level)

About the role

The Major Sales Development Representative plays a crucial role in generating qualified leads and setting up meetings for sales executives. They engage potential clients through various channels like email, phone, and social selling to generate high-value sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify key decision-makers, industry trends, and business challenges to tailor outreach efforts.
• Engage potential clients through multi-channel outreach, including phone, email, and social selling, to generate high-value sales opportunities.
• Work closely with Account Executives to develop targeted lead-generation strategies and coordinate seamless hand-offs.
• Gather and analyze prospect data to uncover pain points, opportunities, and industry-specific needs that align with Paylocity’s solutions.
• Leverage AI dialers, sales engagement platforms, CRM tools, and data intelligence sources to increase outreach efficiency, automate workflows, and improve prospecting accuracy.
• Establish trust with potential clients through consultative conversations, positioning Paylocity as a long-term partner in workforce transformation.
• Maintain accurate prospecting data, track interactions, and leverage analytics to refine outreach strategies.
• Participate in team competitions and performance-based incentives that reward both individual and team success.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but we also value a high school diploma with two years of work, military, or relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ambitious, hard-working, and not afraid of healthy competition.
• Resourceful and able to learn new products and processes quickly.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, yet enjoy being part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to move around the office and interact with colleagues as needed.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and copiers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and email.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 5 pounds as needed (e.g., moving office supplies or small packages).
• Ability to bend, reach, or stoop as needed to access file cabinets, office equipment, or other resources.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail for extended periods.
• Ability to work at a desk or workstation for extended periods of time, including using a computer or writing.

Qualifications

• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to move around the office and interact with colleagues as needed.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and copiers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and email.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 5 pounds as needed (e.g., moving office supplies or small packages).
• Ability to bend, reach, or stoop as needed to access file cabinets, office equipment, or other resources.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail for extended periods.
• Ability to work at a desk or workstation for extended periods of time, including using a computer or writing.

Skills

• Strategic Prospecting
• Proactive Outreach
• Sales Alignment
• Business Insights
• Technology-Driven Sales
• Relationship Building
• CRM Management
• Competitive Collaboration

Benefits

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. The base pay range for this position is $47,500 to $50,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for our variable commission plan and 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. 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.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $47,500 to $50,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for our variable commission plan and 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. 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.

Schedule

This is a 100% in-office role based at our Meridian location. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.