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Carley Ellis

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Head of Sales - Mid Market at Paychex
📍 United States

Carley Ellis is the Head of Sales for the Mid-Market division at Paychex, where she has progressively advanced through roles in GTM strategy and sales direction. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, she is described by colleagues as an inspirational, optimistic, and tenacious leader with a laser focus on success.

Outside of her direct sales responsibilities, Carley demonstrates a strong interest in business and leadership principles, actively following publications like the Harvard Business Review. She is focused on understanding what drives employee satisfaction and success within a corporate environment.

In her first year as a sales representative, she achieved the prestigious "Circle of Excellence, " placing her in the top 10% of the companys salesforce.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Head of Sales - Mid Market
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
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Priorities

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Employee Retention
Actively shares content about improving employee retention, such as the use of "stay interviews" to understand why top employees remain with a company.
Mid-Market Growth
Her entire career at Paychex has been focused on the Mid-Market segment, from strategy to her current role as Head of Sales for the division.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Head of Sales - Mid Market
Paychex
9-2025 - 1-2026
Head of GTM Strategy - Mid Market
Paychex
6-2021 - 9-2025
Director of Sales - Mid Market Sales
Paychex
7-2012 - 6-2013
Account Executive
Cumulus Media
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Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
University of Mississippi
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