Sales Executive Dayforce

Overview

This position requires candidates to reside in the Eastern or Central time zones. 5+ years HCM SaaS or HCM professional services sales (enterprise or mid-market) and Dayforce new logo and/or client base SI sales preferred.

The Sales Executive – US Dayforce is accountable for driving revenue growth across an assigned U.S. territory, with emphasis on new-logo acquisition and expansion within the existing customer base through adoption, optimization, and sustained value realization. This role partners closely with Dayforce Account Executives, Customer Success Managers, Field Alliance Directors, and Client Partners to identify, pursue, and close net-new and expansion opportunities.

As a core contributor to the Dayforce partner motion, the Sales Executive strengthens strategic relationships, deepens client engagement, and accelerates demand through trusted advisory positioning. The role is central to building a repeatable growth engine that increases client lifetime value, drives reference ability, and expands the partner referral ecosystem over the long term.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record selling Dayforce software and services and direct experience with solution implementation and delivery. Industry and domain expertise are required, along with the ability to provide thought leadership and build trusted, consultative relationships with clients and partners.

• Partner with Dayforce customer-base sales AEs to accelerate expansion within existing accounts through joint account planning, customer success validation, and value-based benchmarks and metrics.
• Proactively establish relationships with Dayforce new-logo sales AEs to co-sell, jointly pursue opportunities, and position Pay Tech services early in the sales cycle.
• Drive expansion of Pay Tech’s services within assigned and named accounts, aligning solutions to client needs and executing disciplined cross-sell and upsell strategies.
• Collaborate with Partner Alliance and sales leadership on high-visibility deals, strategic initiatives, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Develop and deliver tailored client presentations, thought leadership, and service overviews aligned to business outcomes.
• Build and maintain senior, trust-based relationships with client stakeholders, serving as an advisor on industry trends, best practices, and solution delivery.
• Partner with Pay Tech leadership and delivery teams to support successful implementations and sustained client satisfaction.
• Work with pre-sales, delivery, and consulting teams to validate scope, timelines, and service alignment prior to proposal submission.
• Maintain disciplined opportunity management, including pipeline accuracy, forecasting, and deal documentation.
• Apply industry and domain expertise to tailor solutions and clearly articulate value in client engagements.
• Proactively schedule and lead client meetings, presentations, and value-add discussions to generate and advance opportunities.
• Represent Pay Tech at industry events, trade associations, and professional forums to strengthen brand presence and relationships.
• Maintain current knowledge of Dayforce and Pay Tech solutions, competitive offerings, and market trends.
• Support the development and execution of annual sales plans and territory strategies.

• Minimum five years of sales experience in HCM, SaaS, or professional services, with a focus on existing customer base expansion.
• Demonstrated success in selling both software and solution implementation/delivery, particularly within the Dayforce ecosystem.
• Strong industry or domain-specific knowledge and the ability to provide thought leadership in client engagements.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with opportunity development, pipeline management, and deal hygiene best practices.
• Proficiency with Salesforce and other CRM tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.