Strategic Partnerships BDR – Franchise Growth

Paychex Deutschland GmbH; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) + employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Paychex Deutschland GmbH is seeking a high-energy Business Development Representative to support the Strategic Accounts BD team. You will identify prospective strategic partners, conduct outreach, and engage executives to develop partnerships that scale across HCM services.

The role requires strong business acumen, excellent communication, and the ability to build relationships with C-level executives and senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, marketing, communications, economics, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.
• 1–3 years in business development, sales development, strategic partnerships, or related field preferred.
• Experience engaging senior-level business leaders preferred.
• Proven success in prospecting, lead generation, or relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and engage strategic partners and payroll service bureaus through outbound outreach.
• Generate and qualify executive-level meetings and partnership opportunities.
• Engage C-suite executives and senior decision-makers to understand priorities and partnership fit.
• Collaborate with BD Account Executives to craft target-account strategies and campaigns.
• Articulate the value proposition and educate partners on how solutions create value for franchisees and members.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline updates.
• Gather competitive intelligence and market insights to support BD initiatives.

Skills

Business Development

Sales/BD Prospecting

Strategic Partnerships

Communication Excellence

Relationship Building

Executive Engagement

Technology Fluency

Drive and Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Paychex Deutschland GmbH is seeking a high-energy Business Development Representative to support the Strategic Accounts BD team. You will identify prospective strategic partners, conduct outreach, and engage executives to develop partnerships that scale across HCM services.

The role requires strong business acumen, excellent communication, and the ability to build relationships with C-level executives and senior decision-makers.