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Analysis of client needs, preparation of proposals and completion of paperwork necessary for smooth conversion of clients to Payroll Dynamics' Payroll System. As Sales Representative, you will be ...

We are currently looking for outside sales representatives and account executives that have a ... and/or payroll services. The successful candidate also displays an outgoing personality with ...

We are currently looking for outside sales representatives and account executives that have a ... and/or payroll services. The successful candidate also displays an outgoing personality with ...

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How much do payroll sales representative jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for payroll sales representative in the United States is $57,086.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a payroll sales representative do?

A Payroll Sales Representative is responsible for selling payroll processing services and solutions to businesses. They identify potential clients, present payroll products, and explain how these services can streamline payroll management and ensure compliance with tax regulations. Their role also involves building relationships with clients, understanding their unique payroll needs, and providing ongoing support throughout the sales process. Payroll Sales Representatives typically work for payroll service providers or software companies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a payroll sales representative?

To excel as a Payroll Sales Representative, you need strong sales acumen, knowledge of payroll processing, and typically a background in business or related fields. Familiarity with CRM software, payroll systems like ADP or Paychex, and possibly certifications in sales or payroll services are important technical assets. Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills help build trust and foster lasting client relationships. These skills are critical for effectively understanding customer needs, demonstrating value, and consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets in a competitive market.

What are some common challenges faced by payroll sales representatives, and how can they be addressed?

Payroll Sales Representatives often encounter challenges such as navigating complex client needs, staying updated on compliance and industry regulations, and differentiating their company's offerings in a competitive market. Success in this role requires strong product knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trust with prospective clients. Regular training, collaboration with internal payroll and compliance experts, and leveraging CRM tools can help address these challenges and support ongoing professional growth.

What is the difference between Payroll Sales Representative vs Payroll Specialist?

AspectPayroll Sales RepresentativePayroll Specialist
CredentialsSales experience, knowledge of payroll services, sometimes certifications in sales or payrollPayroll processing certifications, accounting or HR background, sometimes payroll-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, client-facing, sales-focusedOffice or remote, processing payroll, data entry, compliance tasks
Employer & Industry UsagePayroll service providers, HR firms, financial servicesCompanies with internal payroll departments, payroll service providers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding sales roles in payroll industryUnderstanding payroll processing and administration roles

The Payroll Sales Representative primarily focuses on selling payroll services to clients, requiring sales skills and industry knowledge. In contrast, the Payroll Specialist handles the processing and administration of payroll, emphasizing technical skills and compliance. Both roles are essential in payroll services but serve different functions within the industry.

What is payroll sales?

Payroll sales involves selling payroll processing services to businesses, helping them manage employee wages, taxes, and compliance. A Payroll Sales Representative typically identifies client needs, presents solutions, and maintains relationships, often using sales tools and industry knowledge to meet sales targets.
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Infographic showing various Payroll Sales Representative job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,086 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

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Job description

Why UKG:

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

UKG is seeking a highly motivated sales professional as a Strategic Development Manager who will be responsible for net-new logo sales in the mid-market space.

If you are a highly successful HRMS/Payroll salesperson and have followed the growing success of our company, then you know that we rarely have an opening in our sales ranks. Why? Because we hire only the best HRMS/Payroll Reps and arm them with the best products, support personnel, and tools to ensure long-term success with us. Now it’s your turn for an opportunity to build your sales legacy: we are expanding our sales force and are looking for the very best to represent UKG.

Candidates typically have 3-5 years of proven success selling HRMS/Payroll solutions. Ideally, candidates will live in or near their territory and are familiar with the local business climate, however, we encourage you to apply.

Challenging? Yes! UKG expects a lot of our sales reps and we provide a lot for our reps to succeed:

  • Tenured management who are skilled at guiding highly successful sales personnel

  • Seasoned Application Consultant team to assist with proposals, RFPs, and demos

  • Expert Technical Sales Support

  • Highly reference-able customer base with 96% customer retention with our hosted SaaS solution

  • Solid Sales Operations and Legal staff focused on helping process and close contracts quickly

  • Award-winning HRMS/Payroll, Talent Management, and Time and Attendance solutions, consistently outperforming our competitors’ products

  • Software-as-a-Service solution for the growing number of companies relying upon SaaS benefits

  • Award-winning Implementation and Customer Support teams dedicated to bringing customers live in industry-record timeframes

  • A company culture that breeds and supports success at every level, putting our employees first!

Rewarding? Absolutely! You will have confidence in the performance of the solutions you sell and also in the quality of service your customers will receive, ensuring your accounts will be satisfied with their decision to go with UKG. UKG offers generous escalating commission percentages, and club locations are luxurious.

If you are known as an over-achiever, and you’ve been looking for the opportunity to land your “last” HRMS/Payroll sales position, this is it! For sales reps who can prove their HRMS/Payroll game, click the “Apply Online” link. All exploratory inquiries and applications for sales employment are kept confidential.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Consistently exceed sales quotas

  • Must have proven success selling HRMS/Payroll solutions to complex organizations

  • Must have worked primarily as a New Logo Rep (Hunter) and consistently exceeded sales quotas. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of solutions, technology and capabilities to solve customer challenges and help them achieve stated business outcomes.

  • Present HCM products and services to final decision makers and end users within an assigned territory.

  • Identify sales opportunities and develop sales and marketing proposals for customers on HCM, Payroll solutions and services aligned with the prospective customer’s needs.

  • Maintain a strong knowledge of HCM/SaaS Industry, competitors and analysts.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills

  • Maintain a working knowledge of products and capabilities, incorporating technical advances in presentations to end users

  • Present HCM products and services to final decision makers and end users within an assigned territory

  • Incredibly organized

  • Experience with a diversity of prospecting strategies

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of proven success selling HCM/Payroll solutions

Travel Requirement:

  • 30-40%

Company Overview:

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.

Pay Transparency:

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for commissions and restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

View The EEO Know Your Rights poster. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)

UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process:

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .

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NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS

UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver’s license, social security card, or passport during a job interview. For new hires, we do not ask for payment for equipment purchase, cost for training, or to receive onboarding documents. UKG does not make job offers outside of our formal hiring process. To help protect yourself against potential hiring scams, learn more about our formal hiring process, outlined here (https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/faqs) .

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All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change.

It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.

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