About Auris
Auris is the payroll and HR partner built for small and medium-sized businesses who can’t afford to get it wrong. Trusted by over 50,000 businesses nationwide, Auris pairs easy-to-use technology with real human services to give leaders the confidence that every detail is done right - so they can focus on growing their team and their business. Acquired by Acrisure in 2025, Auris formerly Heartland Payroll is accelerating its vision to deliver seamless human-centered technology to help small businesses thrive.
Summary of This Role
What You’ll Do
Auris is seeking to grow a Sales Development team as a strategic part of our fast-growing sales organization. This team is responsible for positioning our acquisitions offerings to the markets we serve and delivering highly qualified leads to the Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions team.
As a Auris Sales Development Representative (SDR), it is your role to seek new business opportunities by engaging with potential clients to open discussions for future acquisition negotiations. In your role as a SDR, you are a major driving force for the company’s growth by increasing sales and contributing to the long-term success of Auris by creating highly qualified opportunities for the M&A team.
Generate highly predictable sales pipeline growth for the M&A team, by prospecting and establishing opportunity with high potential clients.
Use advanced tools and technology to identify and capture opportunity.
Provide and create a world-class customer experience for every potential client you engage with.
Balance your time and activity efficiently and effectively.
Live out and embrace the vision and principles that Auris lives by.
Be a positive cultivator of Auris’s rich culture.
What Are We Looking for in this Role?
The most effective SDR is a self-starter, who is driven to succeed and contribute to the overall success of their team and the organization. Success is earned by working hard, being thoughtful and embracing creativity. You will be trained, coached and developed as an SDR and, as you perform at a high level, there will be multiple areas to grow into through your career at Auris, with unlimited earning potential.
Qualifications
Proven B2B Sales Development & Appointment-Setting Experience: Demonstrated success in outbound prospecting and qualifying high-value targets in a professional services or financial-adjacent space.
CPA/Payroll Portfolio Market Knowledge: Familiarity with CPA practices, payroll portfolios, and what drives value in an acquisition (revenue mix, client retention, staff integration.
Advanced Discovery, Qualification, and Early-Stage Qualification Skills: Strong ability to uncover need, timing, and buying criteria; proficient with qualification frameworks.
Exceptional Communication & Relationship-Building: Highly polished written and verbal communication; credible, trust-building dialogue with CPA owners and partners.
Organizational Discipline, CRM & Tech Fluency: Systematic, data-driven approach to prospecting, pipeline management, and scheduling; proficient with CRM and sales automation tools.
What are our Desired Skills and Capabilities?
Familiar with platforms such as Salesforce.com, and Outreach
History of success in a high-volume sales role
Determination and grit - these traits are not only required in this role but are traits that will propel you to success as an SDR.
Ability to build trust and value in phone and email engagements.
High attention to detail.
Coachability and the understanding that your leadership is shoulder to shoulder with you to help you develop into the best self that you can be as a professional and person.
Results oriented and focused on meeting/exceeding performance metrics given to you by your leadership team.
Have a flexible and adaptable mindset that allows you to handle changes efficiently.
What we offer
Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Collaborative, mission-driven culture with high visibility and impact.
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
Why Join Us:
At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
Employee Benefits
We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:
Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
… and so much more!
This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.
Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting leaves@acrisure.com.
Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.
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Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.