Sales Executive Jobs at Paylocity with Visa Sponsorship
Paylocity hires Sales Executives to drive growth across its HR and payroll software platform, with a client base that includes accounting and auditing firms. The company has an established track record of supporting work visa sponsorship for sales professionals, making it a realistic target for international candidates building a U.S. sales career.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
LOCATION
Fully Remote (U.S. Only): This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role functions within a fast-paced, competitive, and quota-driven environment, with a focus on organizations with 1,500 or more employees. The position requires proactive engagement in the field to identify and develop opportunities for HCM solutions. Key attributes that contribute to success in this role include a consultative sales approach, strong prospecting skills, persistence, and a solid understanding of and interest in the product offering.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Determine prospective customers’ needs for Payroll, Human Resources and more, then presenting Paylocity services to meet those needs to large organizations with 1500+ employees.
- Work in a team selling environment where cooperation with internal sales support partners increases closing percentage.
- Prepare and present proposals and provide appropriate follow-up throughout the sales process.
- Complete and obtain documentation required for the conversion of data from their previous payroll provider to the Paylocity system. Work directly with internal departments to ensure the client has a smooth transition to their new payroll provider.
- Using initiative, develop prospects through cold calling, referrals, professional and personal contacts and other sources.
- Attending Paylocity-sponsored trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote Paylocity services.
- Ability to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quota for your territory.
- Geographic travel within a defined territory.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of experience in a quota-driven, business-to-business sales position, experience selling to organizations with 500 or more employees at an enterprise level.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively into the C-Suite.
- Proven ability with sales prospecting and closing.
- Ability to succeed in a competitive environment.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills required to handle objections and unexpected situations that may arise throughout the sales cycle.
- Customer service orientation - the client ALWAYS comes first!
- Strong presentation skills to effectively represent Paylocity and allow the client to visualize the benefits of our services.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong listening skills to probe further into clients’ needs and expectations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong partnering skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications: experience with sales automation software desirable.
- HS diploma or equivalent required. College degree strongly desired.
This role offers a competitive salary, commissions, and incentives.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility required for sitting, standing and walking.
- Mobility required for driving to prospective client sites.
- Manual/finger dexterity required in both hands to operate computer keyboard and manipulate small objects.
- Sensory ability required to see, hear and touch.
- Mental effort required for reading, writing, visualization, calculation and analysis.
- Job duties usually performed in an office environment with uniform temperatures and normal air conditions.
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 accessibility@paylocity.com. 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 $85,300 - $125,000/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. 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 and applicable data protection laws.

INTRODUCTION
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.
LOCATION
Fully Remote (U.S. Only): This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U.S. with no in-office requirements. You must be available five days per week during designated work hours. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role functions within a fast-paced, competitive, and quota-driven environment, with a focus on organizations with 1,500 or more employees. The position requires proactive engagement in the field to identify and develop opportunities for HCM solutions. Key attributes that contribute to success in this role include a consultative sales approach, strong prospecting skills, persistence, and a solid understanding of and interest in the product offering.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Determine prospective customers’ needs for Payroll, Human Resources and more, then presenting Paylocity services to meet those needs to large organizations with 1500+ employees.
- Work in a team selling environment where cooperation with internal sales support partners increases closing percentage.
- Prepare and present proposals and provide appropriate follow-up throughout the sales process.
- Complete and obtain documentation required for the conversion of data from their previous payroll provider to the Paylocity system. Work directly with internal departments to ensure the client has a smooth transition to their new payroll provider.
- Using initiative, develop prospects through cold calling, referrals, professional and personal contacts and other sources.
- Attending Paylocity-sponsored trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote Paylocity services.
- Ability to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales quota for your territory.
- Geographic travel within a defined territory.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of experience in a quota-driven, business-to-business sales position, experience selling to organizations with 500 or more employees at an enterprise level.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively into the C-Suite.
- Proven ability with sales prospecting and closing.
- Ability to succeed in a competitive environment.
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills required to handle objections and unexpected situations that may arise throughout the sales cycle.
- Customer service orientation - the client ALWAYS comes first!
- Strong presentation skills to effectively represent Paylocity and allow the client to visualize the benefits of our services.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong listening skills to probe further into clients’ needs and expectations.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong partnering skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications: experience with sales automation software desirable.
- HS diploma or equivalent required. College degree strongly desired.
This role offers a competitive salary, commissions, and incentives.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility required for sitting, standing and walking.
- Mobility required for driving to prospective client sites.
- Manual/finger dexterity required in both hands to operate computer keyboard and manipulate small objects.
- Sensory ability required to see, hear and touch.
- Mental effort required for reading, writing, visualization, calculation and analysis.
- Job duties usually performed in an office environment with uniform temperatures and normal air conditions.
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 accessibility@paylocity.com. 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 $85,300 - $125,000/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. 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 and applicable data protection laws.
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Align your resume to SaaS sales metrics
Paylocity evaluates Sales Executives on pipeline generation, quota attainment, and net-new logo acquisition. Frame your experience around these outcomes, not just responsibilities. Hiring managers in software sales want numbers, not narratives.
Target Paylocity's mid-market territory openings
Paylocity segments its sales team by company size. Mid-market roles covering accounting and auditing verticals are frequently posted and tend to have more active hiring cycles than enterprise segments, giving you a stronger entry point.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Paylocity's open roles
Sorting by visa type upfront saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship isn't on the table. Migrate Mate lets you filter Sales Executive postings at Paylocity by the specific visa categories the company has sponsored, so you apply with confidence.
Prepare your I-983 or OPT documentation early
If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer must sign your I-983 training plan. Sales roles at tech companies qualify under the STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a qualifying field. Gather your transcripts and STEM designation letter before you receive an offer.
Understand the H-1B cap timeline before accepting offers
USCIS only accepts H-1B cap-subject petitions once per year, with a registration window in March and an October 1 start date. If your OPT or grace period expires before October, discuss cap-exempt options or a start-date contingency with Paylocity's HR team during negotiation.
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Find Sales Executive at Paylocity JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Paylocity sponsor H-1B visas for Sales Executives?
Yes, Paylocity has sponsored H-1B visas for Sales Executive roles. Sales positions in enterprise software generally qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines when the role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, such as business or marketing. Confirming the specific role's requirements with the recruiter early in the process helps avoid surprises at the offer stage.
How do I apply for Sales Executive jobs at Paylocity?
Applications go through Paylocity's careers portal, where Sales Executive roles are listed by territory and market segment. To find openings that are actively sponsoring your visa type, browse Migrate Mate's filtered job listings for Paylocity, which surfaces roles by visa category. Tailoring your application to emphasize SaaS sales experience and vertical knowledge, particularly in accounting or financial services, strengthens your candidacy.
Which visa types does Paylocity commonly sponsor for Sales Executive roles?
Paylocity has sponsored H-1B visas as well as employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for qualifying employees. F-1 OPT and CPT candidates are also considered, and TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in eligible professional categories. The right visa type depends on your nationality, degree field, and career stage.
What qualifications does Paylocity expect for Sales Executive candidates?
Paylocity typically looks for candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field, combined with demonstrated B2B software sales experience. Familiarity with HR technology, payroll platforms, or selling into accounting and professional services firms is a clear differentiator. Quota attainment history and experience managing a defined sales territory carry significant weight in the hiring process.
How do I manage timing between a job offer and visa filing at Paylocity?
Timing depends heavily on your current visa status. F-1 OPT holders need to account for the USCIS H-1B registration window in March and an October 1 activation date, which may create a gap if OPT expires mid-year. TN visa holders can often transfer more quickly since TN petitions are processed at the border or through USCIS without an annual cap. Raise your status and timeline with Paylocity's recruiter before the offer is finalized.
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