Territory Sales Manager - Payroll/ HR

Acrisure•Grand Rapids, MI

47d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 Territory Manager (PTM), you will report to the Payroll Division Manager (PDM). Activities include explaining our value proposition to clients via Atlas CRM, upselling current clients on other Auris products and services, and maintaining regular communication with the PDM. Additionally, the PTM is responsible for training and coaching Senior Product Advisors (SPAs), who report to them. Your role as the PTM is to close sales of our business solutions with clients throughout the area. You will work closely with your local PDM to set appointments with business owners over the phone, face to face, through your network, and via referral partnerships that you build. You will then run scheduled appointments, uncover needs and present Heartland payroll solutions to close sales in small to mid-sized businesses. During the training period, your PDM 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 the spot client financial analysis and paperless contract processing. You will also accompany SPA's on their initial appointments to train. After training you will have the opportunity to set up your own work schedule to maximize the upside of the residuals on the business you bring in. Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership. 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.

Requirements

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 50% of the time

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED
At least 6 years of relevant experience
At least 1-2 years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for prospecting new clients into our Payroll/HCM services realm
Maintain existing/prospective client records, in accordance with company policies, to include call notes, scheduled client interactions, contact information, and other relevant client information, in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system; currently Atlas.
Responsible for achieving 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 meeting and weekly one-on-one with leader
Responsible for training and coaching Senior Product Advisors (SPAs), who report to them
Provide status updates to reporting PDM
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Benefits

It's W2!
Medical, Dental, Life, & Disability benefits to keep you healthy and happy.
We're not messing around with compensation. A first-year professional may expect an average of $90,000 - $105,000+ if you are in the top 25% in the form of uncapped weekly commissions, lifetime residuals, and portfolio equity. Full commission, residuals and vesting.
We know you're thinking about the future, so we've got a 401(k) and matching program to help you save up for your retirement.
Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

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