Presales Consultant

Martian Logic Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days paid personal leave

2 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Martian Logic Pty is seeking a Presales Consultant to leverage payroll expertise in a client-facing pre-sales role within a leading HRIS SaaS platform. You will engage mid-market prospects, articulate how payroll and compliance strengths solve client challenges, and support the sales team to win new business.

The role focuses on people and relationships, with a clear path into SaaS pre-sales and a high earning potential through base salary plus commission and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Significant payroll experience, ideally with a payroll provider, bureau, or payroll software company.
• Ability to explain payroll and compliance concepts to HR and Finance leaders.
• Comfortable working in a consultative, client-facing role in SaaS.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-sales conversations and product demonstrations for payroll solutions.
• Translate payroll and compliance requirements into compelling business cases.
• Collaborate with sales to progress opportunities and close deals.
• Position Australian compliance features (awards, STP, screening) as differentiators.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Client-facing

SaaS pre-sales

Australian payroll compliance (STP)

Job description

Presales Consultant - Payroll Software / HRIS

Pivot into SaaS | Higher Earnings Potential | People-Focused Role

Are you currently working with a payroll provider and ready for a more rewarding, people-focused career move?

Martian Logic is looking for payroll professionals who want to step into a high-impact pre-sales role in SaaS. This is an ideal opportunity if you enjoy client conversations, want to increase your earning potential, and are looking to move into the growing world of HR technology.

Why this role stands out

• Significant bonus opportunity, On-target earnings of $190,000 – $230,000 (base $130,000 – $160,000 + super + commission)
• Strong focus on people and relationships rather than pure transactional work
• Clear pathway into SaaS and tech pre-sales
• Work with a proven Australian HRIS platform that solves real compliance and payroll challenges

About Martian Logic

Founded in Australia in 2003, Martian Logic is a leading HRIS platform for mid-market organisations in education, health and care, and enterprise. Our all-in-one system brings Core HR, Payroll, Workforce Management and LMS together around a single employee record, with deep Australian compliance capabilities including awards, Single Touch Payroll, and verified screening.

About the Role

In this permanent full-time position, you will use your payroll expertise in a client-facing pre-sales capacity. You will engage with mid-market prospects, clearly explain how Martian Logic’s payroll and compliance strengths solve their challenges, and help the sales team win new business.This role suits someone who enjoys speaking with people, building trust, and guiding organisations through important technology decisions.

What You Will Do

• Bring your payroll knowledge into pre-sales conversations and product demonstrations
• Translate complex payroll and compliance requirements into clear, compelling business cases
• Position Martian Logic’s Australian compliance capabilities (awards, STP, screening) as a key differentiator
• Partner closely with the sales team to progress opportunities
• Contribute specialist insights to proposals and client presentations

What We’re Looking For

• Solid payroll experience, ideally gained at a payroll provider, bureau, or software company
• Confidence explaining payroll and compliance concepts to HR and Finance decision-makers
• Enjoyment of client-facing, consultative conversations
• Interest in moving into SaaS / technology pre-sales
• Collaborative style and strong communication skills
• Understanding of Australian awards and Single Touch Payroll

What We Offer

• Base salary $130,000 – $160,000 + superannuation
• Attractive commission structure with OTE of $190,000 – $230,000
• 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave
• 2 weeks paid parental leave
• The chance to build a career in SaaS pre-sales while leveraging your existing payroll expertise

If you’re ready to move from a traditional payroll environment into a higher-earning, people-focused SaaS role where your knowledge is highly valued, we’d like to hear from you.