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We are a Certified Great Place to Work! 90% of the employees surveyed said "My work has special
meaning: This is not just a job."

This is not just a job. It is a meaningful career in sales that make a difference in the lives of people we serve while providing you an opportunity you will love.

Open doors you never realized existed. We’ll change everything you ever might have thought about
working in the funeral services industry. This isn’t your typical job. But we’re not your typical company, either.

Our Sales Manager Trainee 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 Leadership

Meet and exceed established location sales quotasEnsure that Sales Counselors utilize methods as set forth in training manuals while observing

Company policies and procedures

Provide 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 service

Market Share

Develop marketing programs that compliment the geography, demographics, ethnicity, or religions of the communityAnalyze and be aware of competitor pricingPlan and participate in community events designed to develop prospects and heighten awareness of the location

Expense Management

Review 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 controls

Operations Support

Maintain 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 public

Compliance

Ensure that all sales counselors follow the Code of Conduct and obtain proper licensureEnsure compliance of sales practices with federal, state/provincial and local regulations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education

High school or equivalentBachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

Sales experience not requiredSales Counselor and sales supervisory experience preferredExperience presenting, training, coaching and motivating salespeople and sales forces a plus

Licenses

Valid state/province driver’s license with good driving recordInsurance license as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working 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

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Postal Code: 75050

Category (Portal Searching): Sales

Job Location: US-TX - Grand Prairie