Sales Manager – ADP Lyric HCM (New Business)
Sales Manager – ADP Lyric HCM (New Business)
ADP is a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax, and benefits administration and is a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We have received recognition from many esteemed organizations. ADP Awards and Recognition .
Job Purpose
In this newly created position, you will manage an EMEA Overlay Sales team representing ADP's Lyric HCM solution. This solution is launching in the market and is poised to be a disruptive force. Built in the public cloud, leveraging low‑code technology, ADP developers have new tools to create a more dynamic and engaging HCM experience for our clients.
In this sales role, you will work with your direct reports to articulate the value of the ADP technology platform, solution differentiators, and the potential business impact to the large addressable market. You will oversee your team to ensure they are successfully working closely with both the sales and service organizations to find the best prospects that fit specific requirements and then execute a sales process to close new deals.
With a world‑class induction programme and a leadership team offering best‑in‑breed expertise built from within ADP and the wider industry, this role offers the perfect platform for sales professionals to succeed and develop.
This will involve being able to collaborate and orchestrate a leading team of expertise and resources to identify and address client needs in an evolving landscape of people management.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall management, performance and development of the EMEA Lyric HCM pursuit team in line with agreed sales strategy and overall business plan.
- Responsible for development and maintenance of a comprehensive plan for team sales activity including pipeline and productivity. Will also manage both quota and non‑commercial objectives for all individuals/teams.
- To liaise closely with the DVP of Sales, Sales Managers, ASMs and colleagues within the EMEA Business in pursuance of a consistent approach to sales/product/commercial strategy.
- Provide feedback to ADP's Lyric HCM product team, including competitive intelligence, client/prospect/sales input, etc.
- Ensuring correct monthly reporting following the designated format established by the Divisional Vice President of Sales, as well as establish an accurate forecasting for the current month, quarter and rest of the year.
- Responsible for the direction of the sales team with regard to training, compensation, motivation, development and resourcing.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven track record of sales experience, specifically working within the HCM space.
- Substantial experience leading a remote team of sales high‑performers, focused specifically on winning HCM projects across EMEA.
- A proven formula for consistent revenue generation, pipeline and deal management (such as Challenger Sales, MEDDPICC).
- Experience working across EMEA, with an ability to coordinate internal support and resources to deliver across the region.
- Must be able to delegate and coordinate workloads to achieve overall objectives within specified time and budget.
- Based in either the UK, France, Netherlands or Germany with the right to work.
- Outstanding sales skills, broad management knowledge and ability to manage, communicate, create and provide leadership without line authority. Proven proficiency in both oral and written communication is essential.
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, personal integrity and a positive attitude in all dealings with colleagues/clients.
What We Offer
- Highly competitive salary and compensation plan.
- An ongoing, individualized, world‑class induction programme—offering both local and international training and development.
- Realistic targets and valuable offerings for real earnings. We like to see our associates overachieving and celebrate this regularly with early starts, quarterly and annual awards, clubs and trips. Recent ones include:
- A luxury cruise around Greece.
- Excellent support teams to help you get there.
- A strong sales support team and presence – you are not alone.
- Flexible benefits program.