SDR - Canada

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

  • We are Mission First – everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
  • We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
  • We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
  • We are Apolitical – we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
  • We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time
  • We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average.

This role

We’re seeking motivated and competitive Sales Development Representatives who thrive in fast-paced sales environments with quick sales cycles. This role offers comprehensive training, collaboration with an experienced sales team, and a clear path to becoming an Account Executive. We’re committed to promoting from within, providing ample opportunities for career growth. Join us, and set your sales career on an exciting trajectory!

As a Sales Development Representative, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Initiating contact with potential customers through inbound and outbound inquiries to source new sales opportunities
  • Conducting discovery calls to effectively understand customer needs and requirements
  • Routing promising opportunities to the appropriate Account Executives for further development and closure
  • Conducting thorough account research, identifying key decision-makers, and generating interest in our offerings
  • Maintaining and growing your prospect database within your assigned segment
  • Collaborating on delivering engaging online demos to prospects as needed.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. What we are looking for in a Sales Development Representative:

  • Proven experience in high-volume inside sales (B2B)
  • A track record of consistently exceeding targets
  • Familiarity with tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Lusha, ZoomInfo, and Outreach
  • Strong phone presence and resilience, comfortable with spending significant time on the phone
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong listening and presentation abilities
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Bilingual in French and English (verbal and written) is an asset.

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:

  • You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact.
  • You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs.
  • You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life.
  • You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies.
  • You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidized egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, outstanding learning & development opportunities.
  • Reward and recognition programs, including Lightning Awards and Values Champion Awards.
  • Cashback offers and discounts on hundreds of your favorite brands via Swag.
  • Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Dubai and are excited to meet in Australia in 2026!

Are we a match? Think we’re the right match for you? Fantastic! Click ‘Apply’ and our Talent Team will reach out with the next steps.

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

Employment Hero is one Australia’s fastest-growing SaaS companies. Our platform helps small and medium-sized businesses manage all of their HR, payroll, recruitment and employee benefit needs via one beautiful, cloud-based platform. Over the past 6 years, we’ve had enormous growth. After taking Australia by storm, we set out to take on the rest of the world, launching internationally in New Zealand, The United Kingdom, Malaysia and Singapore -- with many more to come. We’re now home to more than 140 members of staff in Australia, and 110 further employees throughout our international hubs.At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious group of people on a mission to make employment easier and more rewarding for everyone. We like to stay ahead of the curve and provide our team with tools to innovate. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, innovative culture that rewards and recognises our team for great work. If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you'll be challenged every day and supported on your journey, we could be just the place you’ve been looking for! We’re a passionate bunch who are tirelessly working to help SMEs. We’re mission-driven and never lose sight of our goal.Oh, and we don’t want to toot our own horn (actually yes, we do), but others think we’re pretty cool too – we’ve received many awards for smashing some seriously ambitious goals including:* LinkedIn Top 10 Startups 2020* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2019, ranked #20 in Australia* GetApp Category Leader Q1 2019* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2018, ranked #12 in Australia* HRD Gold Medalist - Human Capital Management Systems 2018* HRD Gold Medalist - Rewards and Recognition Service Provider 2018* HRD Rewards and Recognition Employer of Choice 2018* LinkedIn Top 25 Startups 2018* EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Finalist 2018* Dynamic Business Top 10 Entrepreneurs, our CEO Ben Thompson ranked #2* BRW Most Innovative Companies 2015* Anthill Smart 100 List 2015* Startup Daily Top 50 Emerging Leaders 2015* HRD Employer of Choice Award 2015* Aon Hewitt Best Employers 2013

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