Partner Account Executive

About Gusto

At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k) s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.

All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.

AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done  expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.

Gusto Pro is a cloud-based platform built specifically for accounting firms. It empowers firms to streamline payroll, people operations, and advisory services for their clients, all within a single, integrated platform. Gusto Pro features client dashboards, automated workflows, robust reporting, and seamless integrations with other accounting software — enabling firms to elevate their client service and accelerate practice growth. Learn more about Gusto Pro.

As a Partner Account Executive for Gusto Pro, you will play a critical role in expanding Gusto's footprint within the accounting market by recruiting new accounting firm partners, enabling them to succeed on the platform, and driving them to a healthy, self-sufficient state before transitioning them to an Account Manager.

Working directly with our Head of Sales and Head of Gusto Pro Sales, you will shape our new partner sales motion while owning the full arc of partner activation — from first conversation to a successful handoff. The benchmark that tells us activation is working:
10 net new clients added and the firm's 30-day enablement plan complete.

You’ll engage with C-level executives and senior payroll specialists at accounting firms, with a focus on large regional and national players. You’ll act as a consultant, understanding their unique needs and demonstrating how Gusto Pro can boost efficiency and help them realize more value for their clients while delivering upside for the firm.

The Partner Onboarding Agreement — a 30-day enablement contract signed at close — is your operating document once a firm is in. It defines milestones, role responsibilities across the firm, and the incentive structure that keeps both sides accountable through activation.

We’re looking for a true “builder” — someone who’s excited to wear multiple hats, design systems and processes, and run experiments. Comfort with a dynamic environment and the ability to pivot when needed is essential.

• Evangelize the Gusto Pro solution to prospective accounting firms to grow our market share and meet and exceed monthly/quarterly sales targets.
• Collaborate closely with Sales Leaders to build out and refine our new partner sales process, with a focus on accelerating sales cycles (target 60–90 days) and maximizing close rates.
• Conduct compelling and persuasive product demos that showcase the value of Gusto Pro using data and insights, tailored to resonate with accounting firm executives.
• Negotiate and execute the Partner Onboarding Agreement, aligning on a 30-day enablement plan and client pipeline targets from day one.
• Serve as the primary Gusto contact during the 30-day enablement period — keeping the Champion certification track, Practice Member Academy completion, and Practice Lead go-to-market readiness all on schedule.
• Hold the firm's Strategic Lead accountable to Champion designation and kickoff commitments in Week 1; track certification milestones and coordinate with the partner success team to unlock incentives on time.
• Support Practice Leads in running positioning and discovery workshops and building a migration candidate pipeline across their book of business.
• Drive the partner to 10 net new client adds within 90 days of…