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Sales Development Representative

Paychex

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Original Job Summary

Overview

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been leading in HR, payroll, and benefits solutions for American businesses. As a Sales Development Representative, you will focus on targeted prospecting to create sales opportunities for our selling partners.

Responsibilities

  • Generate appointments for sales representatives through daily outbound calls.
  • Build rapport with prospects by nurturing engaging conversations.
  • Partner with selling representatives to target and identify opportunities.
  • Articulate competitive advantages by highlighting Paychex success stories.
  • Manage opportunities and update data in CRM (Salesforce.com).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School Diploma required.
  • 0-1 year experience in lead generation, sales, or related business coursework.

Compensation

Typical total compensation ranges from $40,000 to $70,000 including base pay plus commissions.

Live the Paychex Values

Act with integrity, provide outstanding service, drive innovation, work in partnership, deliver on commitments, and treat everyone with respect.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive rewards including medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off, company holidays, and work-life balance programs.
  • Award-winning training and development opportunities.
  • A diverse, inclusive culture where your voice is heard.
  • Opportunities for community involvement and volunteer initiatives.

Inclusivity Statement

If you are passionate about the role, even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Key skills/competency

  • Sales
  • Prospecting
  • CRM
  • Communication
  • Lead Generation
  • Customer Engagement
  • Persuasion
  • Collaboration
  • Integrity
  • Innovative

How to Get Hired at Paychex

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight sales and communication skills.
  • Research Paychex culture: Understand their values and mission.
  • Leverage CRM expertise: Emphasize relevant Salesforce experience.
  • Demonstrate passion: Show commitment to lead generation.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Study Salesforce CRM basics.
Practice outbound call scripting.
Learn data management techniques.
Understand lead generation tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging sales call experience.
Explain how you build client rapport.
Share teamwork examples in previous roles.
Discuss handling rejection in sales.