Director of Sales

Location: Northbrook, IL (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite)

Title: Director of Sales (Individual Contributor)

About Amplify HR

Amplify HR is a nationally recognized, award-winning Professional Employment Organization (PEO) transforming how small and mid-sized businesses manage HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance.

We are:

• ESAC-accredited, the gold standard in financial reliability and compliance for PEOs
• An IRS-certified CPEO, giving clients added tax and legal advantages
• Named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America
• Honored on the Forbes Best of List
• We’re known for fanatical service, creative benefit solutions, and a client-first approach that delivers measurable value.
• With a 92%+ client retention rate, we build long-term partnerships rooted in transparency, results, and trust.
• Amplify HR is also proudly broker- and partner-friendly, offering unmatched flexibility, residual revenue, and shared success.

Position Summary

We’re hiring a motivated and experienced sales representative to join our expanding national sales team. This role is ideal for a hunter who thrives on consultative selling and wants to be part of a fast-moving, high-growth company. You’ll have access to multiple benefit carriers, receive residual commissions for the life of each client, and be supported by a team that’s obsessed with service and results.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business through prospecting, outbound outreach, and broker or referral partnerships
• Lead consultative sales processes that address client pain points and deliver Amplify’s full solution: payroll, benefits, HR, compliance
• Navigate complex sales cycles involving C-suite and HR decision-makers
• Work closely with internal teams to craft proposals, pricing, and implementation strategies
• Maintain accurate pipeline and activity reporting in CRM (Salesforce preferred)
• Represent Amplify at industry events, networking functions, and partner meetings
• Strengthen our broker and channel partner relationships through ongoing engagement

Qualifications

• Strong preference for prior experience in PEO, payroll, benefits, or HR technologysales
• Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding B2B sales quotas
• Comfortable selling to business owners, CFOs, COOs, and HR executives
• Entrepreneurial, self-starting mindset with strong driveto win
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-buildingskills
• Familiarity with Salesforce, LinkedIn, and modern salestools

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commissions
• Residual commissions for the lifetime of theclient
• Licensing support provided for required insurance or benefits certifications
• Access to multiple national benefit carriers (not limitedto one)
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Flexible PTO and remote flexibility where applicable

Why Amplify HR

At Amplify, you’re part of a winning culture built on service, innovation, and trust. We don’t just respond to client needs, we anticipate them. Our strategic, year-round benefits engagement model ensures our clients stay ahead of market trends while controlling costs.

Apply today and take your sales career to the next level with Amplify HR.

Base Salary: $60K - $100K Depending on Experience

OTE Year 1: $125K - $175K

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Commission pay