Senior Sales Executive – Job Description

About Mainspring

Mainspring is redefining payments, payroll, and time & attendance for small to mid-sized businesses. We combine modern technology with a flexible, client-first approach. No hidden fees, no unnecessary complexity, and no corporate red tape. Our goal is simple: help businesses operate more efficiently, securely, and with confidence.

Position Overview

The Senior Sales Executive plays a key role in driving revenue growth by building relationships and closing new business with small and mid-sized clients. This role delivers tailored financial technology solutions, including payments, payroll, and HCM, through proactive, field-based outreach within the local market. The Senior Sales Executive is responsible for developing a pipeline, achieving performance-based sales outcomes, understanding each client’s needs, and guiding opportunities through the full sales cycle to close.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engage with small and mid-sized business owners to identify needs and present tailored payment and financial technology solutions, including in-store, online, mobile, and invoicing options 

  • Prospect new clients through proactive outreach within the local market, including field-based and virtual engagement 

  • Develop and maintain an active sales pipeline using company-provided CRM tools, ensuring consistent follow-up and progression of opportunities 

  • Conduct meetings and presentations to assess client needs and recommend appropriate solutions 

  • Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through contract execution 

  • Generate leads through networking, referrals, and local market outreach

  • Collaborate with leadership and peers to refine sales strategies and improve overall performance 

  • Drive consistent sales activity and results aligned with performance expectations

  • Meet or exceed established monthly production and revenue targets 

  • Maintain knowledge of company products, services, and industry trends 

  • Participate in one and one check-ins and weekly team meetings as needed to support performance

Qualifications
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Finance, or related field preferred.

  • Minimum of 2 years of sales experience (B2B, B2C, or related field) preferred 

  • Prior experience in payroll, payments, or financial services is preferred but not required

Key Competencies
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a performance-driven environment

  • Experience with CRM systems

  • Strong Google Suite Skills

  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to manage time and workload independently to achieve desired business outcomes

  • Resilience and persistence, with the ability to navigate rejection while maintaining consistent prospecting activity

Work Environment and Expectations
  • Independent contractor role with a high degree of autonomy

  • Performance is measured by sales activity, pipeline development, and closed business

  • Requires a combination of remote work and in-person client interaction

  • Contractor determines schedule and level of effort required to meet performance goals

Compensation and Benefits

This is a 1099 commission-only role that includes:

  • Upfront commission paid on closed deals

  • Ongoing monthly residual income, subject to performance expectations, active status, and applicable vesting requirements, and not guaranteed

  • All compensation is governed by and subject to the terms outlined in the Independent Contractor Agreement

Additional Requirements
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 

  • Ability to pass a background check

To Apply:

Send your resume to

ceara@themainspring.ai