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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.

This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring two days in the office at our Meridian, ID location and three days remote per week. The in-office days are subject to business needs. Candidates must be able to commute to the office as required. 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

Manager Sales Development is a key leadership role overseeing a team of SDRs by driving pipeline growth through strategic outbound efforts. Expertise in sales development best practices, team leadership, and the HCM landscape will be instrumental in crafting a scalable and results-oriented outbound sales strategy. This position works in close collaboration with Sales, Marketing,

and Product teams to refine messaging, target the right prospects, and generate qualified leads that progress into revenue-generating opportunities.

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.

Leadership & Strategy

+ Lead and develop a team of Sales Development Reps (SDRs), focusing on recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management to drive exceptional results.

+ Develop and implement innovative outbound sales strategies to accelerate revenue growth and exceed performance targets.

+ Identify and implement ongoing improvements in the areas of process, efficiency, and productivity.

+ Track key sales development metrics, analyze team performance against established goals, and provide regular, insightful reports to senior management

+ Foster a high-energy, collaborative, and results-oriented team culture focused on motivation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Coaching & Performance Optimization

+ Mentor the Sales Development Representatives to effectively apply company strategies, aligning individual goals with team objectives to foster a high-performance culture.

+ Continuously enhance cold-calling, prospecting, and email outreach techniques to improve conversion rates and pipeline impact.

+ Provide constructive feedback to managers during quarterly business reviews, focusing on team results, successes, and actionable plans for improvement.

Collaboration

+ Collaborate with the Marketing team to craft impactful outreach campaigns and messaging that resonate with target customer profiles.

+ Stay up to date with industry trends, challenges, and innovations in the HCM space to refine outreach strategies and messaging.

+ Lead regular weekly and monthly team meetings to review progress, share best practices, and establish clear action plans for success.

Education and Experience

+ 5+ years of experience in sales development, inside sales, or a similar role, preferably in SaaS or B2B technology.

+ Proven ability to lead, develop, and advance direct reports into higher roles within the organization.

+ Expertise in optimizing outbound sales development processes, from lead generation to qualification, with a track record of implementing best practices that drive growth.

+ Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop SDR managers and teams, including recruiting, onboarding, and providing ongoing training to ensure team members meet their goals and grow professionally.

+ Skilled in developing and analyzing performance metrics and KPIs, with experience using data to drive decision making and continuous improvement.

+ Proficient in Sales Development tools such as Salesforce, SalesLoft, ZoomInfo, Sales Navigator and Nooks, with deep understanding of their capabilities.

+ Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and evolving business needs, with a proactive approach to embracing and driving innovation.

+ Role requires close partnership with aligned Sales leadership.

+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

+ Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.

+ Consistent in-office presence with flexibility for occasional remote work.

Physical requirements

+ Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.

+ Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously

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.