Sales Consultant - Anonymous employee Paychex Employee Review

1.0
13 Feb 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Training in Rochester, NY was intense. Content was good, and consisted of a wealth of information about small business structure, taxation, payroll and benefits, etc.

Cons

"Churn and burn" environment with a fast-spinning revolving door, so reps tend to gravitate toward a "cut-throat", "gotcha" mentality in order to survive. As a result, teamwork is out the door. During training we had to share a hotel room with someone we had not met before. A low base salary keeps reps lean and mean and hungry for the first few months until the commission check rolls in or the rep rolls out. Company overemphasizes sterile classroom image - think "fishbowl" at Corporate Headquarters and do not ever use the glass elevator. Use the stairs.

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5.0
17 Jun 2026
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Pros

Paychex is a great company to work for. I’ve held multiple roles over 20+ years. There are always ups and downs, but for every position, manager, decision I disagree with, there are ten others that are outstanding.

Cons

It’s a large company with many opportunities to grow, but smaller companies may offer higher compensation.

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5.0
28 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

People and the overall environment is a positive one. If you do your part, definite long term career potential. It’s not easy- but stable, growing. Worth serious consideration for early career looking for sales experience with a great training program. Also good for mid-career consideration if base salary isn’t the primary reason you are in sales.

Cons

Very fast pace that doesn’t suit everyone. If you are looking for easy or just a job to “hang out”, this probably isn’t the right spot for you.

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