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Pre-Arranged Funeral Counselor (Outside Sales Representative)

Carriage Services
  • Indian Trail, NC
  • $85,000–$125,000 Per Hour
  • Quick Apply
9 days ago

Job Description

Pre-Arranged Funeral Counselor (Outside Sales)

Step into a role where your drive directly fuels your success. As a Pre-Arranged Funeral Counselor, you’ll build powerful relationships, lead meaningful conversations, and help families make important decisions with confidence. This is more than a sales job; it’s where purpose meets performance. If you’re competitive, self-motivated, and ready to own your results, you’ll thrive in a commission-driven environment with targeted first-year earnings of $85,000 to $125,000—with higher income potential for top performers. You’ll have the freedom to work independently, build your own pipeline, and make a real impact in the lives of the families you serve.

Compensation: $85,000 - $125,000 (hourly rate + commission/bonus included)

Job Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday with some weekends as needed)

Location: Heritage Funeral Homes in North Carolina

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • Must have a Funeral Director license in the state of North Carolina.

  • Minimum of 2 years of sales experience. Outside sales experience is strongly preferred.

  • Must be licensed or willing to quickly obtain an insurance license—as required by state regulations.

  • Valid good standing driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently strong preferred but not required

  • Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Meet with families to present pre-need funeral and cremation options.

  • Generate new business through leads, referrals, and community outreach.

  • Work independently in the field with minimal supervision.

  • Build and maintain trusted, professional relationships with families.

  • Represent the company with professionalism, compassion, and integrity.

  • Develop community connections through networking, events, and outreach.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth customer experience.

  • Participate in training and ongoing development.

  • Track activity utilizing company CRM and report results to leadership.

  • Complete contracts, paperwork, and payments accurately and on time.

Numbers & Facts

LocationIndian Trail, NC
IndustryHealth Care and Social Assistance
Salary$85,000–$125,000 Per Hour
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1991
Websitehttp://www.carriageservices.com/

About Company

At Carriage Services we believe in the concept of “First Who, Then What.” We have learned that leaders, who attract and surround themselves with the best people, achieve great things. Carriage Services is not for everyone. We believe in the Four E’s of Leadership—Energy, Energize, Edge, and Execute. Our high performance culture is demanding. If you can compete at this level, then our Company is for you!

Carriage Services is a leading provider of professional funeral and cemetery services and products in the United States. At Carriage Services we believe in “Being the Best”. We are committed to being the most professional, ethical, and highest quality funeral and cemetery service organization in our industry. It is our belief that the right quality of staff provides the necessary foundation to fuel our high performance culture. Carriage Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills

  • Community Developmentunmatched
  • Customer Experienceunmatched
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Field Salesunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Network Connectivityunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched

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