PEO Sales, Account Executive

Gusto; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gusto is building its PEO sales organization from the ground up. This quota‑carrying seller role is a true ground‑floor opportunity to close PEO business and shape how we go to market, working directly with the Head of PEO Sales.

Join a mission to empower small businesses with payroll, benefits, and HR tools, and help scale a new sales motion in a fast‑growing company known for Total Rewards, equity, and a culture that values AI fluency.

Responsibilities

• Be among the first reps closing PEO business at Gusto, partnering with Head of PEO Sales to scale the motion.

Job description

About Gusto

At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy. AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.

About the Role

Gusto is building its PEO sales org from the ground up, and we're looking for a quota-carrying seller to be one of the founding members of that team. This is a true ground-floor opportunity: you'll be among the first reps closing PEO business at Gusto, working directly with the Head of PEO Sales to prove out and scale the motion. You'll drive new P