Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Deel operates in the HR and payroll SaaS category, where expansion revenue is tightly linked to product breadth and regulatory complexity. An SMB-focused Client Account Executive sits at the intersection of commercial growth and real customer usage, working within an established platform that spans payroll, HRIS, compliance, and adjacent workflows across many countries. That makes the role a useful lens on how modern SaaS companies drive account expansion when the product is both mission critical and multi module.
For a SaaS career, this kind of seat builds durable skills in land-and-expand mechanics: identifying adoption gaps, packaging cross-sell in a way that maps to customer processes, and forecasting expansion alongside renewals. It also develops fluency in selling outcomes rather than features, particularly in domains where switching costs and risk management shape buying decisions. Experience here tends to transfer well to other recurring revenue businesses with complex stakeholders and product led account growth.
This role fits professionals who prefer owning a defined book of business and improving results through structured outreach, business reviews, and disciplined pipeline management. It suits someone motivated by consultative conversations with decision makers and comfortable translating operational needs into commercial plans within a subscription model.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Who we are is what we do.
Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.
Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.
Why should you be part of our success story?
As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.
Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.
Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.
We are looking for an Account Executive, Expansion (SMB) to build strategic relationships with our existing clients to drive revenue, stimulate growth and maximize client lifetime value.
What you’ll do at Deel
Identify and generate revenue through upselling and cross-sell to existing customers
Proactively own and manage a book of accounts, including decision-maker relationships
Consult existing clients on their internal process to drive change and expand the use of Deel's product offerings
Lead business reviews, execute on plans to deliver maximum revenue potential, increase renewal rates.
Develop, manage, and forecast a sales pipeline through regular engagement, outreach, and partnership with customer success.
Meet or exceed monthly and yearly revenue quota
Some key qualifications
2+ years of experience in a sales closing role, with proven success selling payroll/HR products or services
Background in Tech or SaaS industry
Own a full sales cycle from identifying expansion opportunities, building relationships with decision-makers, negotiating, and closing contracts
Strong customer-facing and presentations skills to establish credibility with executives
Can breakdown complicated matters and explain them in simpler terms
Quick with numbers and obsess over delivering a world class service
Adaptable and comfortable with a fast-paced environment
Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
Some things you’ll enjoy
Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access
At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.
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