mid sales Account Executive ic · Posted Jul 9, 2026

About this role

Paychex is hiring a mid-level Account Executive in the sales function based in Irving, TX.

Role: Account Executive
Function: sales
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Location: Irving, TX
Department: Sales
Posted: Jul 9, 2026

Job description

from Paychex careers

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.
Overview

Where Growth Gets Strategic - and Your Career Does Too

Mid-Market Sales is where experience meets impact. You’ll partner with growing businesses (1–19 employees), navigating the complexity of expansion—helping them strengthen their people operations and scale with confidence.

This is a consultative, relationship-driven environment where you’re not just closing deals—you’re solving real business challenges. Every conversation builds insight, every deal sharpens your expertise, and every win positions you as a trusted advisor to business owners.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Drive new business by prospecting and winning new logos within your assigned territory
Sell a robust suite of solutions, including Paychex Flex® and advanced HR services.
Execute consistent outbound activity (calls, outreach, networking, partnerships, and follow-ups) to build a pipeline
Lead consultative sales conversations with business owners and key decision-makers
Manage a high velocity sales process with small and mid-size businesses (1-2 call closes)
Own the full sales process—from discovery and solutioning to closing

What It Takes to Win

1+ years professional or sales experience (HCM experience preferred but not required)
Ability to navigate consultative, solution-based sales conversations
Strong prospecting mindset with comfort driving outbound, in-person field activity
Resilience, accountability, and a results-driven approach
Coachability with a desire to continuously improve and grow

Why This Role

Unlimited earning potential with performance-based incentives
More complex, higher-value deals that accelerate your sales expertise
Opportunity to become a trusted advisor to growing businesses
Clear path to advance your career in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment with clear pathways to the next step in your career

If you’re ready to elevate your sales career while helping businesses scale, this is where you grow next.

Qualifications

H.S. Diploma - Required
Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
2 years of experience in B2B Sales/Marketing.
2 years of experience in Human Capital Management (HCM) industry.
Cold Calling Experience.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software experience.
Valid Driver's License - Required
Action Oriented - Preferred
Professionalism - Preferred
Resilience - Preferred
Tenacity - Preferred
Digital Literacy - Preferred
Rapport Building - Preferred
Adaptability - Preferred
Questioning Skills - Preferred
Interpersonal Communications - Preferred
Self-Motivation - Preferred
Relationship Building - Preferred
Business To Business - Preferred
Quick Learning - Preferred
Strong Work Ethic - Preferred
Listening Skills - Preferred
Trustworthiness - Preferred
Results Focused - Preferred
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software - Preferred
Sales - Preferred
Cold Calling - Preferred
Persuasive Communication - Preferred
Client Needs Assessment - Preferred
Competitive Intelligence - Preferred
Business Acumen - Preferred
Sales Presentations - Preferred
Sales Qualification - Preferred
Closing (Sales) - Preferred
Salesforce - Preferred
Product Knowledge - Preferred
Customer Insights - Preferred
Sales Proposals - Preferred
Time Management - Preferred
Selling Techniques - Preferred
Problem Solving - Preferred
Negotiation - Preferred
Sales Prospecting - Preferred
Human Resources Information System (HRIS) - Preferred
Payroll Systems - Preferred
Sales Process - Preferred
Outside Sales - Preferred
Prioritization - Preferred
Organizational Skills - Preferred
Overcoming Objections - Preferred

Live the Paychex Values

Act with uncompromising integrity.

Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

Work in partnership and support each other.

Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

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