Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern

Job Description

Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern

Job Type: Internship

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. Renowned as one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers globally, Paylocity delivers an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that empowers businesses to automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain top talent, and cultivate a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers focus on basic HR processes, Paylocity distinguishes itself by developing advanced tools that HR departments and businesses need to compete for talent effectively and meet the evolving expectations of today’s workforce.

Bring your talent and eagerness to learn to Paylocity, where you will acquire the essential skills needed to launch a successful career! Benefit from award-winning training and personalized one-on-one coaching as you contribute significantly to Paylocity’s future through an early careers position. Explore the transition from classroom to conference room with internships and new-grad programs at one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Experience unwavering support that will guide you from graduation to a flourishing career within Paylocity’s early careers division!

Position Overview

The Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern program is designed as the foundational chapter of a rewarding, impactful, and limitless sales career at Paylocity. As an SDR intern, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of the SDR program, compensation plans, and diverse sales career path opportunities within the company.

Key aspects of the internship include:

• Establishing and meeting daily call goals and weekly appointment setting goals.
• Receiving dedicated 1-on-1 mentorship from a manager.
• Engaging in professional development sessions with business partners.
• Acquiring valuable real-life sales skills.
• Your time will be dedicated to setting appointments, shadowing experienced professionals, continuous learning, and project work.
• Participation in team building activities and community engagement initiatives.
• Gaining direct access to our Sales Executives to help shape your future career path at Paylocity.

Depending on individual performance, this internship holds the potential to lead to a full-time Sales Development Representative position.

Responsibilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, learn rapidly, and adapt effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-motivated individual eager to learn, ask questions, and collaborate with others to understand our Sales program and processes.
• Contact potential clients to demonstrate how Paylocity’s industry-leading technology can modernize and improve their workplace.
• Participate in individual and team competitions to achieve and exceed goals.
• Work effectively in a collaborative environment, with a willingness to share ideas and insights.
• Passionate and driven to exceed goals; possess a competitive spirit while also demonstrating strong teamwork abilities.
• Handle objections effectively and utilize sales techniques to align our solutions with an organization’s specific needs.
• Gather key information and maintain accurate records within the customer relationship management (CRM) database.

Requirements

Education

Currently enrolled in a college degree program with anticipated graduation in December of 2026 or Spring of 2027.

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ambitious, hard-working, and receptive to healthy competition.
• Resourceful and capable of quickly learning new products and processes.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, yet enjoys being an integral part of a team.

Compensation & Benefits

This role can be performed from any Paylocity office in the US. The pay range for this position is $20.44/hr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. 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.