Sales Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

About us: 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:

Provides direction, as well as administrative and operational support, to District Sales Managers and sales staff in a zone to ensure increased corporate sales and profits through an increased client base.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the ultimate achievement of corporate objectives by individual product line category within specified geographical areas and within budgeted financial guidelines.
• Administers, directs and monitors activities of District Sales operations to ensure adherence to and implementation of corporate sales plans and programs. Reviews performance against forecast and takes corrective action where necessary.
• Initiates, participates in, and supervises on-going training of district sales managers in sales management training skills and effectiveness for future career development.
• Recruits, selects, hires district sales managers. Evaluates and recommends personnel actions, such as promotion, salary changes, termination.
• Establishes and maintains communication links at all levels to ensure positive working relationship and productivity.
• Establishes and maintains strategies to improve client base, administers sales and client incentive programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration
• Experience must be in second level sales management.
• 5 years of experience in sales leadership.
• Outside Sales Leadership - Required
• HCM Experience - Required

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.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?: At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.