Manager 401k

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

As part of the Sales & Marketing team, you’ll help us solve challenges and succeed as you grow and understand the unique needs of our clients and tailor easy-to-use solutions to deliver the performance they need. With a position in Sales & Marketing, you’ll strengthen our relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, and think outside the box to unlock new possibilities.

Position Overview:

This role is responsible for leading and developing a team focused on selling Paylocity's 401(k) and retirement solutions to business clients. The position supports the execution of established sales strategies, drives team performance, and helps achieve revenue and growth objectives within the retirement-services business. Key responsibilities include coaching Account Executives, managing sales activities and pipeline performance, expanding retirement-services opportunities within existing client relationships, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support business goals. The role contributes to the continued growth and success of Paylocity's retirement solutions offerings while delivering value to clients and partners.

Primary Responsibilities:

The below represents the primary duties of the position; others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Execute sales plans and initiatives for the 401(k)/retirement services line of business in support of established growth and performance objectives.

• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop a team of Account Executives focused on retirement-services sales. Establish performance expectations, monitor results, and support achievement of sales goals.

• Drive pipeline development and sales execution for new retirement-plan opportunities and expansion opportunities within existing Paylocity client relationships.

• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Customer Success, and Broker/Advisor Relations teams to support sales efforts, address client needs, and ensure consistent messaging.

• Monitor team sales performance, pipeline health, and forecast metrics; provide regular updates and reporting to leadership.

• Ensure adherence to sales processes, maintain accurate CRM data, and support operational effectiveness across the team.

• Assist with complex sales opportunities, client meetings, and proposal discussions as needed to help advance business opportunities.

• Maintain knowledge of retirement-plan industry trends, regulations, competitive offerings, and market developments to support customer conversations and team effectiveness.

• Participate in industry events, partner meetings, and customer-facing activities to support relationship development and business growth.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Marketing, or related field required.

• 5+ years of sales experience, including 2+ years of leadership experience in retirement-plan services, financial services, HCM, payroll, SaaS, or related industries.

• Demonstrated success achieving sales goals and leading teams within a business-to-business sales environment.

• Working knowledge of retirement plan design, administration, advisor and broker channels, and employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.

• Experience within an HCM, Payroll, HR software, financial services, or SaaS environment preferred.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills with the ability to drive accountability and team performance.

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret sales data and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

• Experience utilizing CRM and pipeline management tools (e.g., Salesforce) to manage sales activity, forecasting, and performance.

• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

The pay range for this position is $75,000- $120,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for our variable commission plan, annual bonus, and restricted stock until grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. (https://px.sequoia.com/prospect/gacc-caf23ca0-0fdc-11f0-8761-139060d2fe23) This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.

Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Notice of Privacy Practices for Job Applicants (https://www.paylocity.com/company/protecting-our-clients/privacy-center/notice-of-privacy-practices-for-job-applicants/) and applicable data protection laws.