• Kokomo, IN
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

    Develops a well-trained sales staff that meets or exceed all sales quotas, increases market share and customer base within established budgetary levels while maintaining the highest ethical standards and observing Company policies and procedures.

    • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Staff Management and LeadershipMeet and exceed established location sales quotasEnsure that Sales Counselors utilize methods as set forth in training manuals while observing Company policies and proceduresProvide initial and ongoing sales instruction to ensure that all Sales Counselors meet or exceed the needs of the customersManage Sales Counselors acting as their primary reference regarding the aftercare process, prospecting, product knowledge, sales presentations, closing skills, prices, terms, paperwork, sales guideline questions, compliance issues, and delivery of customer serviceMarket ShareDevelop marketing programs that compliment the geography, demographics, ethnicity, or religions of the community Analyze and be aware of competitor pricingPlan and participate in community events designed to develop prospects and heighten awareness of the locationExpense ManagementReview all pre-need contracts and at-need cemetery contracts to ensure compliance with HMIS, state/provincial and or federal lawsApprove all discounts offered to customersPrepare reports that demonstrate compliance with financial controlsOperations SupportMaintain all marketing materials, training manuals, sales equipment and other sales suppliesEnsure that sales programs, incentives and awards, and sales presentations are budgeted, approved and conform to Company policiesMaintain all sales rooms and offices in a clean and orderly fashion to provide a professional atmosphere for Sales Counselors and the publicComplianceEnsure that all sales counselors follow the Code of Conduct and obtain proper licensureEnsure compliance of sales practices with federal, state/provincial and local regulationsMINIMUM RequirementsEducationHigh school or equivalentBachelor's degree preferredExperienceSales Management experience of 3-5 years requiredSales Counselor and sales supervisory experience preferredExperience presenting, training, coaching and motivating salespeople and sales forces a plusLicensesValid state/province driver's license with good driving recordInsurance license as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state boardKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of Windows-based PC environment and MS office applicationsKnowledge of Customer Relationship Management systems a plusAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to work beyond standard business hours when necessary to service customersAbility to set goals for employees that are challenging but achievable
    • Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job DescriptionLife's not about a job, it's about purpose.

    Postal Code: 46902

    Category (Portal Searching): Sales

    Job Location: US-IN - Kokomo

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKokomo, IN
    IndustryHealth Care and Social Assistance
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1962

    About Company

    We're more than North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters who are devoted to the communities where we live and work. We are more than 20,000 dedicated individuals who provide caring assistance to families in need, honor veterans and public servants and deliver lifesaving programs to help keep children and seniors safe. We operate under the umbrella of the Dignity Memorial network of 1,800 funeral homes and cemeteries. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one's life.

    Skills

    • Aftercareunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Consumer Market Shareunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
    • Demographicsunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
    • Financial Complianceunmatched
    • Geographyunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Incentive Programsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Outbound Marketingunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Provincial Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Presentationunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Sales Trainingunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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