Payroll Client Advisor

Auris; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life benefits

401(k) with matching program

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Auris in Detroit is looking for a Payroll Client Advisor to prospect and present payroll solutions to small and mid-sized businesses. The role involves working closely with the Payroll Division Manager and requires strong sales skills and client relationship management.

With a focus on independent work alongside team collaboration, the ideal candidate will thrive in a commission-driven environment, earning an average of $90,000 – $105,000+ in their first year.

Auris offers robust benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Two years of relevant experience in sales with strong prospecting skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new clients and maintain existing client records.
• Achieve production requirements and conduct sales presentations.
• Attend weekly team meetings and develop knowledge of products.

Skills

Prospecting skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Networking skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Atlas CRM

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

About Auris

Auris is the payroll and HR partner built for small and medium‑sized business who can’t afford to get it wrong. Trusted by over 50,000 business 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.

Job Summary

Responsible for prospecting and running Auris Payroll presentations both in person and over the phone to small and mid‑sized merchants and businesses to ultimately close deals within a fast sales cycle. As a Payroll Client Advisor you will report to a Payroll Division Manager and receive coaching from a Territory Manager. Activities include explaining our value proposition to clients via Atlas CRM, upselling current clients on other Heartland products and services, and maintaining regular communication with the Payroll Territory (PTM) and/or Payroll Division Manager (PDM).

Your role as a Payroll Client Advisor is to close sales of our business solutions with merchants throughout the area. You will work closely with your local PDM or PTM to set appointments with business owners in person or face to face via your network and referral partnerships that you build. You will then run scheduled appointments, uncover needs, and present Auris solutions to close sales in small to mid‑sized businesses.

During the training period, your PDM or PTM will accompany you on your initial appointments to train you on our short‑cycle sales process using our tablet‑based CRM platform, Atlas, used for lead generation, sales presentations, on‑spot client financial analysis and paperless contract processing. After training you will have the opportunity to set your own work schedule to maximize the upside of 100% commission and the residuals on the business you bring in.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for prospecting new clients
• Maintain existing/prospective client records in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system; currently Atlas
• Achieve minimum production requirements, including setting first‑time appointments, to secure a win
• Continuously build and develop knowledge of current product/service portfolio as well as changes and developments within the financial technology industry to remain up to date
• Attend weekly team meetings and weekly one‑on‑one meetings with a leader
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver’s License and valid automobile insurance
• Successful completion of pre‑employment background check
• Must live in area relative to job posting location
• At least two years of relevant experience
• Excellent prospecting, communication, presentation, and networking skills
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Incentive‑driven sales “hunter”
• Professional demeanor and impeccable integrity
• High sense of urgency and innate sales talent
• Enjoys cold‑calling and speaking with people face to face
• Accountable for measurable, high‑quality, timely results
• Ability to be in the field, a minimum of 50 % of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Prior experience in a B2B Sales role
• Prior experience with a CRM tool such as Salesforce or HubSpot

Competencies

• Awareness
• Driven
• Resilient
• Respectful
• Committedness

Compensation and Benefits

• It’s W‑2. Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability benefits
• First‑year professional may expect an average of $90,000 – $105,000+ in uncapped weekly commissions, lifetime residuals, and portfolio equity
• 401(k) with matching program

Employee Benefits

• Physical wellness: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, fertility benefits, wellness resources, and paid sick time
• Mental wellness: generous paid time off, holidays, Employee Assistance Program, and complimentary Calm app subscription
• Financial wellness: immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, and employee discount programs
• Family care: paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave including for adoptive parents, legal plan options, and pet insurance coverage
• … and so much more (eligibility and waiting periods may apply; benefits may vary by 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 [e-mail].