Client Account Executive

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

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.

This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring three days (Tue/Wed/Thu) in the office at our Schaumburg, IL location and two days (Mon/Fri) remote per week. The in-office days are subject to business needs. Candidates must be able to commute to the office as required. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance.

This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.

Position Overview:

The Client Account Executive is responsible for generating additional revenue through the client base. In this role, you will be developing business relationships with each client and identifying their business objectives to correctly align the appropriate Paylocity solutions to meet their business needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* This role works on a hybrid schedule (Tues - Thur in our Schaumburg office)

* Possess a complete understanding of Paylocity's products, services, sales tools, and processes.

* Prospect and qualify current clients for Paylocity's HCM solutions.

* Using sales and negotiation skills, present Paylocity products and services that meet clients' needs, conduct product demonstrations via webinar, prepare and present proposals, and provide appropriate follow-up throughout the sales process.

* Handle objections and collaborate with Sales Managers to determine strategic sales approaches.

* Close ancillary business to meet or exceed assigned monthly and yearly sales quotas while maintaining or exceeding minimum sales activity standards.

* Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline to ensure consistent achievement of revenue targets.

* Set appropriate client expectations.

* Maintain customer relationship management (CRM) database.

* Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

* 1+ years of B2B full sales cycle experience (preferred)

* High School diploma, GED or equivalent

* Self-driven, ambitious professional with the desire to consistently meet and exceed assigned quotas.

* Ability to persuade and negotiate.

* Strong active listening skills to be able to uncover client needs and objectives.

* Strong written and oral communications skills to effectively present Paylocity.

* Strong customer service skills.

* Ability to establish priorities and work independently.

* Proficiency with the…