Account Executive, PEO | North America

Account Executive, PEO | North America

We’re looking for a high‑performing PEO Account Executive to drive new business growth across North America. In this role, you’ll own the full sales cycle for our PEO solution—partnering closely with prospects to understand their workforce needs and positioning our platform as a long‑term people operations partner.

Deel is the all‑in‑one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI‑powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

This is an opportunity for a consultative seller who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments, has deep PEO domain expertise, and is motivated by building something meaningful ’ll work cross‑functionally with Marketing, Partnerships, Solutions Consulting, and Customer Success to close complex deals and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.

• Own the end‑to‑end sales cycle for PEO opportunities, from prospecting through close, across the North American market
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs related to payroll, HR, benefits, compliance, and co‑employment models
• Lead discovery conversations to uncover pain points and position the PEO solution as a strategic, value‑driven offering
• Build and manage a robust pipeline, consistently meeting or exceeding monthly and quarterly revenue targets
• Deliver compelling product demos and tailored proposals aligned to customer use cases
• Partner closely with internal teams (Marketing, Partnerships, Solutions, Legal, and Customer Success) to drive deal momentum and ensure smooth handoffs post‑sale
• Stay current on PEO regulations, competitive landscape, and market trends to effectively advise prospects
• Accurately forecast revenue and maintain up‑to‑date records in CRM tools
• Act as a voice of the customer, sharing feedback to influence product and go‑to‑market strategy

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Account Executive selling PEO solutions, ideally at a unicorn startup or technology‑driven company
• Proven track record of closing complex, consultative deals and consistently hitting or exceeding quota
• Strong understanding of PEO models, HR compliance, payroll, benefits, and employer‑of‑record concepts
• Experience selling to SMBs and/or mid‑market customers across North America
• Excellent discovery, negotiation, and closing skills, with the ability to articulate ROI and long‑term value
• Comfort operating in a fast‑paced, ambiguous, high‑growth environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive presence
• Experience using CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, Hub Spot) and data‑driven selling methodologies

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status, and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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