Papaya Global

Account Executive

Papaya Global
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing full sales cycles within the payroll and HR technology sectors, leveraging AI-powered tools for prospecting and stakeholder engagement. Capable of delivering tailored solutions that address client challenges in global payroll and compliance while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Full Sales Cycle ManagementComplex SaaS Solutions SalesGlobal Payroll ExpertiseAI-Powered Tools UtilizationStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Generate new business opportunities with mid-market, enterprise, global, and post-IPO organizations
  • Identify and engage key stakeholders and decision-makers within target accounts
  • Maintain understanding of market trends, client needs, and competitive positioning
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through closing
  • Use AI-powered sales and research tools for prospecting, account planning, stakeholder engagement, proposal development, and sales execution
  • Deliver tailored product demonstrations and proposals to client stakeholders
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth handovers to service delivery
  • Understand and articulate client challenges related to global payroll, compliance, and international HR operations
  • Recommend solutions demonstrating Papaya Global’s value and ROI
  • Operate with a consultative, solution-oriented sales approach
  • Work with Sales, Product, and Operations teams to align client needs with platform capabilities
  • Share field insights and feedback to support continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience managing full sales cycles within the payroll, HCM, HR technology, EOR, or workforce management industry
  • Proven track record selling complex SaaS solutions to mid-market and enterprise organizations
  • Experience with multi-stakeholder and international sales cycles
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered tools for research, account planning, and sales execution
  • Strong understanding of global payroll, HRIS, HCM, ERP, workforce management, or adjacent HR technology ecosystems
  • Experience engaging senior HR, Payroll, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders across multinational organizations
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Experience using modern AI-enabled tools to tailor messaging, develop customer-facing content, and engage diverse stakeholder groups
  • Appreciation for working in a global, multicultural environment
  • Team-oriented, collaborative, and eager to share best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • No benefits, perks, or compensation extras specified

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Hard Skills
Sales Cycle ManagementSaaS Solutions SellingGlobal Payroll KnowledgeHRIS UnderstandingHCM ExpertiseERP FamiliarityWorkforce Management SkillsAccount PlanningProposal DevelopmentSales Execution
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationConsultative SellingAdaptability in Multicultural Environments
Tools & Technologies
AI-Powered Sales ToolsResearch ToolsAccount Planning ToolsSales Execution Tools
Industry Keywords
Payroll IndustryHCMHR TechnologyEORWorkforce ManagementMultinational OrganizationsStakeholder EngagementClient Needs AssessmentCompetitive PositioningMarket Trends