MINIMUM** **REQUIREMENT** **Education** + High School Diploma or GED + Associates degree in a related discipline preferred **Licenses** + Series 6 or 7 License, current in the operating state, or obtain within six months of employment + Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record **Experience** + At least four (4) years’ sales experience focusing in outside or inside direct sales to consumers with a proven record of exceeding sales goals and conversion ratio + Experience and proficient utilizing CRM databases and Saleforce.com preferred + Experience and proficient with electronic sales contracts + Experience in Funeral Services industry a plus **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Leadership qualities and skills + Professional written and verbal communication skills including influencing and public speaking + Comfortable with in-home sales and conducting group presentations + Ability to work with and communicate with remote stakeholders + Must have a positive attitude, a drive to continually advance your understanding of the industry and business, and is highly self-motivated + Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by removing obstacles and exploring alternatives + Cognitive Ability including reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, learn quickly, learn from experience, and appropriately apply learning to new situations. Supports change initiatives, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.