Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern

Job Description

Sales Development Representative (SDR) Intern | Paylocity

The Tone:
This is an internship at Paylocity, available across any of the company’s US offices. Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, recognized as one of the fastest-growing Human Capital Management (HCM) software providers globally. The company delivers an intuitive and comprehensive product suite that empowers businesses to automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain top talent, and cultivate a strong workplace culture. Paylocity distinguishes itself from traditional providers by developing advanced tools necessary for HR departments and businesses to effectively compete for talent and meet the evolving expectations of today’s workforce. This SDR Intern role is designed as the foundational chapter of a rewarding sales career at Paylocity, where you will acquire essential skills, comprehensive knowledge of the SDR program, compensation plans, and diverse sales career path opportunities. The internship offers award-winning training, personalized one-on-one coaching, professional development sessions, and the potential to lead to a full-time Sales Development Representative position.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: US Offices
• Pay: $20.44 hourly
• Mission: Contact potential clients to demonstrate how Paylocity’s technology can modernize and improve their workplace.
• Tech Stack: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database

What You’ll Actually Do
• Goal Setting: Establish and meet daily call goals and weekly appointment setting goals as part of your comprehensive SDR program knowledge.
• Client Engagement: Contact potential clients to demonstrate how Paylocity’s industry-leading technology can modernize and improve their workplace.
• Data Management: Gather key information and maintain accurate records within the customer relationship management (CRM) database to support sales efforts.
• Solution Alignment: Handle objections effectively and utilize sales techniques to align Paylocity’s solutions with an organization’s specific needs.
• Performance Drive: Actively participate in individual and team competitions to achieve and exceed established sales goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a college degree program with anticipated graduation in December of 2026 or Spring of 2027, preparing for a foundational sales career.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, learn rapidly, and adapt effectively, eager to understand sales programs through proactive questioning and collaboration.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, resourcefulness in quickly learning products and processes, a results-driven and ambitious mindset, and a competitive yet collaborative spirit for effective teamwork.