Public Sector Account Executive

Date PostedMay 23, 2026LocationNot specifiedCompanyUKGSalary$110,000.00 annuallyTypeSenior Level

Job Summary

The Account Executive will focus on selling UKG HCM SaaS solutions to Higher Education institutions, specifically targeting net-new logos. The role requires consultative selling to transform HR, Payroll, and scheduling processes for Universities and Colleges. The position aims to maximize sales revenue and exceed annual profitability goals through strategic prospecting.

Responsibilities

  • Exceed sales quotas for Higher Ed sector
  • Identify and pursue net-new sales opportunities
  • Present HCM software solutions to decision makers
  • Develop proposals aligned with client needs

Required Skills

  • 3-5 years ERP or HCM/Payroll sales experience
  • Consultative selling and negotiation skills
  • Higher Education market knowledge
  • Hunter-mentality sales approach

Job Details

Role Overview: This Account Executive will be focused on selling current and prospective University/College accounts with a hunter focus on net new logos seeking to transform their HR, Benefits, Payroll, Time and Scheduling processes using UKG HCM SaaS deployments. A successful candidate will need to use consultative selling skills to clearly understand customer/prospect business requirements and recommend the best UKG software solutions to meet their business objectives. Primary Responsibilities: • Consistently exceed sales quotas. • Must have proven success selling HRMS/Payroll solutions to complex organizations. • Must have worked primarily as an account executive (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. • Incredibly organized. • Experience with a diversity of prospecting strategies. Basic Qualifications: • Minimum of 3-5 years of proven success selling ERP or HCM/Payroll solutions. • State and Local Sales Experience. Preferred Qualifications: • Higher Education Software experience. • Organized and detail oriented. • Familiarity with the Higher Education business climate for Universities. • Excellent negotiation, written and verbal communication skills. • Strong problem-solving skills. • Strong work ethic while operating with a high-level of integrity, honesty and commitment. • BA/BS or equivalent. Travel: • Up to 50%