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Many companies offer payroll and human capital management (HCM) solutions, but Paylocity takes technology to the next level. We've evolved beyond HCM to a next-generation employee experience platform. With uniquely designed solutions to help companies engage employees, we've changed how and where work gets done and created a personalized work environment. Join Paylocity as we continue to transform the future of technology!
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 Inside Sales Account Executive is responsible for prospecting and developing relationships with potential clients and closing new sales agreements. The Emerging Market Account Executives at Paylocity will work in a fast-paced business environment that is very competitive, quota-driven, and targets small businesses. The best Inside Sales Account Executives are capable of creating their own activity via the phone 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!
Location: Schaumberg, IL
Reports To: Director of Inside sales
Responsibilities:
The below represents some of the primary responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Grow the Emerging Markets inside sales division
• Develop prospects through telemarketing, referrals, professional, personal contacts and other sources
• Schedule and virtually present Paylocity services with prospective clients
• Confidently take prospective clients through an entire demo of the product suite
• Prepare and virtually present proposals and provide appropriate follow-up throughout the sales process
• Organize, complete and obtain the documentation required for clients to move to Paylocity system
• Work directly with internal departments to ensure a smooth transition for clients
• Stay up-to-date on HCM knowledge and industry trends
• Prepare activity and forecast reports as requested
• Ability to generate net-new business opportunities, leveraging the company's expertise, industry profile, and knowledge of the industry
• Build and maintain relationships with CPA's as well as other referral sources
• Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales quota

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, required
• 1-2 years of inside sales experience
• Strong telemarketing skills
• 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
• Proficiency with MS Office applications

Preferred Skills:
Soft Skills:

• Strong presentation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Our journey forward.
Paylocity strives to create an organizational culture where every employee has a voice, feels truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves, and is empowered and enabled to do their best work. A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to creating such a culture.
We've made great strides to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. That being said, we realize there's still room for improvement. Our current focus is on the following initiatives:

• Education & Awareness
• Client Community
• Company Representation
• Advocacy & Support
• Fairness & Equality
• PCTY Gives

Want to learn more, click here to access our DEI flipbook. https://www.flipsnack.com/paylocitycom/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.html
This job description has been written to provide an accurate reflection of the current job and to include the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employees assigned to the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position in Colorado is $40,000 Min - $60,000 Max /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 Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers."
Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. 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 [email protected].