Strategic Thinkers Beware - Account Executive Paycom Employee Review

1.0
Feb 5, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Base salary for sales is higher than most other organizations. If you are new to sales, the training is phenomenal and will serve you well in the future. This is a great job for new college graduates with no family, friends, or social life.

Cons

Paycom is somehow micro-managing themselves out of business. As a Customer Relations Rep (advertised at Account Executive) they will pay you $95K base salary, and offer perks such as vacation incentives, designer sunglasses, etc. -- At that salary rate, they are attracting experienced sales talent. However, once they get them onboard, they do everything they can to never allow you to think for yourself again. Every single meeting you have will be tracked. Every single sales process must follow the framework they have developed. Are you a strategic thinker? It doesn't matter at Paycom. You will follow their process regardless of the nuance you may be trying to work through. Its like working for Paycom zombies who just repeat the same things over and over again. Did you BAMFAM? Did you do your analysis? Impact...BETI....blah blah blah No one at Paycom has ever had an original thought. I wouldn't be surprised if upper management meetings are just writing buzzwords on a whiteboard. I began at Paycom as a GREAT employee, my references were outstanding and I have excelled at every job I have ever had. I left Paycom dejected, exhausted, and having to rebuild my confidence in myself. I literally took months to mentally recover from my experience at Paycom. If you have any sales experience at all BEWARE of Paycom. Do not let the high base salary trap you.

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Paycom Response
2y
We're disappointed to read your review. At Paycom, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to empowering them to achieve their full potential. The growth and development of all team members is a priority for our leaders, and they work diligently to ensure employees have the resources to do just that. We'd like to learn more about your experience. Please reach out to our HR leadership at hrmgmt@paycomonline.com, and a member of our team will be in touch.

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2.0
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Cons

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Paycom Response
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We operate with clear expectations across teams, and collaboration is essential to delivering strong results. As the business evolves, decisions are made with purpose, and our structure supports teams in managing workloads and staying aligned. Connect with your leader to discuss your feedback further.
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