Job Locations US-NJ-Elizabeth

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 2 hours ago(9/16/2026 1:42 PM)

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.

As a District Sales Leader, you will spearhead our efforts to expand our client base and drive revenue growth. You will achieve this by executing strategic sales and marketing programs. Your leadership will be pivotal in implementing approved initiatives ensuring our district meets and exceeds its targets.

• Responsible for leading the team in meeting activity metrics and unit and revenue quotas as directed by the Zone Manager.
• Coaches, supervises, and provides ongoing training of assigned sales representatives in technical knowledge, competitive knowledge, and sales skills knowledge.
• Manages the achievement of corporate objectives by individual product lines within the area of district responsibility and within budgeted financial guidelines.
• Recruits, selects, and directs sales staff to meet and/or exceed corporate goals. Monitors attainment versus forecast and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Identifies potential leadership candidates and brings them to the attention of the Zone Manager.
• Cultivates and develops a referral network among the certified public accounting community, enrolled agents, and bookkeepers through the sales staff.
• Works with partners in service, HR/OD, and other sales divisions to develop mutual objectives and solve issues using partnership principles.
• Ensures accuracy of weekly activity reports and audits commission and expense reports.
• Initiates, participates in and supervises ongoing training of assigned sales representatives in technical knowledge, competitive knowledge, and sales skills knowledge.
• Manages items of corporate assigned budgets.
• You may be required to travel to attend sales incentive trips, ongoing training, and/or area meetings.
• Upholds and demonstrates the Paychex Values with every interaction internally and externally.

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.

• 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.

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.

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