Channel Partner Sales Associate — CPA Partnerships

Paychex; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earnings + commissions

Rapid skill development

Referral-based selling access

Impact helping small businesses grow

Job summary

Paychex is seeking an entry-level Channel Sales professional in Petaluma, CA to help small businesses with payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance solutions. You’ll generate new business via referral partners and outbound outreach, build relationships with CPAs and clients, and drive a fast-paced sales cycle.

This role offers uncapped earning potential with base pay plus commissions, and rapid skill development in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in relevant sales/marketing role.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• HS Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through referral partners and outbound outreach.
• Build relationships with CPAs and existing clients to drive new logos.
• Execute high-volume daily activity (calls, follow-ups, and partner touchpoints) to build pipeline.
• Sell a full suite of solutions: payroll, HR, benefits, retirement, and compliance.
• Manage a fast-paced sales cycle (1–2 weeks) with small business owners.
• Own the full process—from prospecting to closing deals.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Paychex is seeking an entry-level Channel Sales professional in Petaluma, CA to help small businesses with payroll, HR, benefits, and compliance solutions. You’ll generate new business via referral partners and outbound outreach, build relationships with CPAs and clients, and drive a fast-paced sales cycle.

This role offers uncapped earning potential with base pay plus commissions, and rapid skill development in a high-growth environment.