Sales Executive - Mid Market

Overview

Where Growth Gets Strategic - and Your Career Does Too
Mid-Market Sales is where experience meets impact. You’ll partner with growing businesses (20–99 employees), navigating the complexity of expansion—helping them strengthen their people operations and scale with confidence. This is a consultative, relationship-driven environment where you’re not just closing deals—you’re solving real business challenges. Every conversation builds insight, every deal sharpens your expertise, and every win positions you as a trusted advisor to business owners.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business by prospecting and winning new logos within your assigned territory
• Sell a robust suite of solutions, including Paychex Flex® and advanced HR services
• Execute consistent outbound activity (calls, outreach, networking, partnerships, and follow-ups) to build a pipeline
• Lead consultative sales conversations with business owners and key decision-makers
• Manage a high velocity sales process with small and mid-size businesses (1-2 call closes)
• Own the full sales process—from discovery and solutioning to closing

What It Takes to Win

• 2-5 years professional sales experience; 3 years B2B Sales Environment
• 2+ years HCM experience strongly preferred
• Ability to navigate consultative, solution-based sales conversations
• Strong prospecting mindset with comfort driving outbound, in-person field activity
• Resilience, accountability, and a results-driven approach
• Coachability with a desire to continuously improve and grow

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• 2 years of experience in B2B Sales/Marketing
• 2 years of experience in Human Capital Management (HCM) industry
• Cold Calling Experience
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software experience
• Valid Driver's License - Required

Compensation

Typically $75,000 - $135,000 annually. This compensation structure includes base plus commission but does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes
• Work in partnership and support each other
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments
• Treat each other with respect and dignity

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: Over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more
• We value your time: Paid time off, company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs
• We value your development: Award-winning training and development programs
• We value your perspective: Company culture reflects the diversity of our employees
• We value our communities: Paid time off for volunteerism and many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary. Not sure if you meet every requirement? At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.