PEO Account Executive/Sales

Consolidated Personnel Services, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

STD, LTD, GTL

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Consolidated Personnel Services, Inc. seeks an Account Executive to drive new business development and manage client relationships in the Phoenix area.

The role focuses on prospecting, presenting CPS PEO and HR outsourcing solutions, and closing deals through a mix of field and tele-sales. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales drive, experience in HR services, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of B2B outside sales experience selling in the PEO or HR services industry.
• Ability to evaluate client HR and payroll processes.
• Willingness to cold call and travel to client locations for appointments.
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation, Health and Welfare Benefits or HR experience is helpful.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, NetSuite, CRM, and other software technologies.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities using CPS expertise, industry profile, and networks.
• Schedule meetings to present CPS services to prospective clients.
• Deliver the CPS and PEO value proposition to build perceived value with prospects.
• Obtain documentation for proposals and onboarding.
• Demonstrate CPS Software platform and other CPS solutions to decision makers.
• Prepare and present proposals with follow-up through the sales process.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth onboarding of new clients.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline through calls, emails, events, and associations.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM.
• Meet with management to review activity and performance.

Skills

Five+ years outside sales

Communication skills

Cold calling

Networking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetSuite

EverLance

CRM

Job description

At Consolidated Personnel Services, Inc., we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional PEO and HR outsourcing solutions to our clients. As a Account Executive (AE), you will play a pivotal role in driving our success and ensuring the highest level of service for our client organizations.

Job Summary:

The Account Executive is responsible for prospecting and solidifying new business relationships with prospective clients, their current business and partner relationships, Industry Associations, and various networking events to identify additional revenue opportunities and generate referrals. The AE will work in a business environment that is fast-paced, quota-driven, competitive environment. The successful candidate will possess a strong drive to achieve goals, the ability to manage their own activities both in the field and on the phone and being able to constantly seek new sales opportunities and closing deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate new business opportunities, leveraging the company’s expertise, industry profile and knowledge of the industry.
• Schedule meetings to present an overview of CPS services to prospective clients.
• Confidently and effectively deliver the CPS and PEO value proposition to build perceived value with prospects
• Request, organize and obtain documentation required for proposal generation and client onboarding.
• Demonstrate CPS Software platform and other CPS solutions to decision makers.
• Prepare and present proposals and provide appropriate follow-up through the sales process.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth transition for new clients.
• Build and manage a healthy sale pipeline through a mix of tele-prospecting, email marketing campaigns, networking events and affiliated industry associations.
• Keep an accurate and updated business record using our CRM.
• Meet with the manager and sales team to review activity, performance, company communication, ongoing education and training, and recognition of accomplishments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred, ideally in business, education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of business to business outside sales experience selling in the PEO or related HR Services Industry.
• Ability to conduct evaluations of client HR and payroll processes.
• Must be comfortable cold calling potential prospects and be willing to drive to different locations to set up appointments.
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation, Health and Welfare Benefits or Human Resources experience is helpful
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint) NetSuite, Ever Lance, CRM, and other software technology.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills required for objection handling, negotiation, pricing and other situations that arise in the sales process.
• A strong local network of referral partners, prospects and clients puts you towards the top of the candidate pool.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility is required for sitting, standing, and walking.
• Mobility required for driving to prospective client locations and other sales-related meetings around Phoenix.
• Full-time position based in Phoenix, with travel to client locations as needed.
• Hybrid 2 days a week after 90 days, in‑office position.
• A collaborative team environment with a focus on client service and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• STD, LTD, GTL
• Paid time off

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, generous commission, mileage, expenses and company phone

Consolidated Personnel Services Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.