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Outside Sales Advisor

Service Corporation International
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Chicago, IL 60678, US

Salary

$85,000 - $100,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan

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  • The Pre-Arrangement Advisor role focuses on generating sales through company-provided leads and maintaining customer relationships, primarily through in-person meetings and seminars.
  • Candidates should have 2-5 years of business-to-consumer sales experience, with a preference for those with industry experience.
  • The position offers a total compensation range of $85K to $100K, with no cap on earnings potential.
  • Applicants must possess a high school diploma and an appropriate funeral director license in specific states, along with completing the PAA Curriculum Certification within the first 30 days of employment.
  • This full-time role requires strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work independently while managing appointments and customer interactions.

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Pre-Arrangement Advisors are responsible for generating sales thru company-provided leads from multiple channels. Our primary focus is in-person meetings with families and preplanning seminars regarding prearranging. We also have the ability to sell remotely when necessary, and the Company will provide necessary telecommunication platforms to the Pre-Arrangement Advisors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Convert Company provided leads into sales.
  • Maintain a network of customers from Company provided leads.
  • Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
  • Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
  • Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
  • Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
  • Daily use of SalesForce or applicable CRM system.
  • Attend daily/ weekly/monthly calls, training, call blocks, floor time in the office or home.
  • Report daily, weekly, monthly sales and appointments to Sales Manager
  • Comply with industry compliance during the entire sales process
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM Requirements

Education

  • High school diploma or Equivalent

Certification/License

  • Appropriate Funeral Director License in Specific States Only
  • First 30 days of employment complete PAA Curriculum Certification Dignity University

Experience

  • 2-5 years of Business to Consumer, Inside Homes/Remote Sales experience (preferred but not required)
  • 1-2 years of industry experience (preferred but not required)
  • 3-5 years in transferable experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Exceptional level of professionalism
  • Strong telephone, interpersonal and communications skills
  • High level of compassion and integrity
  • Strong “one call/visit close” ability
  • Must be able to multi task, set priorities and manage appointments
  • Experience with in-home and/or seminar based sales preferred
  • Proficient computer skills required, with experience working on a tablet preferred
  • Independent, self-reliant, and self-motivated
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills.
  • Conveys information clearly and concisely in written and spoken communication
  • Resolves problems and provides solutions to customers in a timely manner
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Entry level Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Reliable transportation
  • Own a Cellphone

Total Compensation: $85K to $100+ No cap on earnings potential - Full-time

If you are a hard-working individual with a proven track record of success, and if it is time to find your 'WHY,' please contact us to learn more.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan

Work CONDITIONS

When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:

Work Environment

  • Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
  • Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling
  • Traveling to customer’s homes and local Business
  • Business casual attire is required when in contact with customers. 

Work Postures

  • Frequent, continuous periods of time standing
  • Sitting continuously for many hours per day
  • May required climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

  • Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers, IPads, and phone usage
  • Move, push and pull up to 25 lbs.
  • Driving to and from appointments

Work Hours

  • This outside sales position may require varied work hours depending on customer needs.
  • Travel locally with the distance varying depending on the market.

Postal Code: 60515

Category (Portal Searching): Sales

Job Location: US-IL - Downers Grove



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