Strategic PEO Sales Executive

Paychex; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) + employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Paychex is seeking a high-impact sales leader to advise businesses on a fully bundled HR, payroll, benefits and risk management solution. You will operate as a trusted advisor, guiding executive conversations and managing high-value deals with a strategic, non-transactional approach.

You’ll leverage a broad referral network, own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, and help clients simplify complex workforce challenges with enterprise-level capabilities.

Qualifications

• Professional sales experience in PEO, HCM, BPO, staffing, or adjacent industries (SaaS, insurance, financial services)
• Proven ability to sell in a consultative, relationship-driven environment with complex deals
• Experience engaging executive-level buyers and navigating multi-stakeholder decisions
• Strong network and ability to generate business through referrals and relationships
• Trusted advisor mindset with credibility in risk, compliance, and workforce conversations
• High ownership, accountability, and drive to win in a competitive, high-value environment

Responsibilities

• Drive new business through prospecting, relationship development, and your professional network
• Sell a full PEO solution including HR, payroll, benefits, compliance, and risk management
• Lead consultative, multi-stakeholder conversations with business owners and executive buyers (C-suite, CFO, HR leaders)
• Manage a strategic sales process with high-value deals and deep discovery
• Build and leverage referral networks and strategic partnerships
• Own the full sales cycle—from prospecting and discovery to solution design and close

Job description

Paychex is seeking a high-impact sales leader to advise businesses on a fully bundled HR, payroll, benefits and risk management solution. You will operate as a trusted advisor, guiding executive conversations and managing high-value deals with a strategic, non-transactional approach.

You’ll leverage a broad referral network, own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, and help clients simplify complex workforce challenges with enterprise-level capabilities.