Inside Software Sales Consultant

Inside Software Sales Consultant – St. Louis, MO

Concordia Publishing House (CPH) | Concordia Technology Solutions (CTS)

Full‑Time | In‑Person

Earn a Competitive Base Salary + Commission - Full-Time Sales Role with a Mission

If you're a driven inside sales professional looking for a role where your paycheck grows with your performance and your work actually matters - this is it.

As a Software Sales Consultant with Concordia Technology Solutions (CTS), you'll work directly with pastors, church administrators, and ministry leaders to help them find software solutions that strengthen their operations and member care. This isn't cold-call quota grinding - it's consultative selling that makes a real difference for faith communities across the country.

This is a full-time position with a base salary plus commission, so you have stability from day one with real upside tied to your results. Your work supports Concordia Publishing House's broader mission of serving the Church with Christ-centered resources.

Why Join Us?

CTS offers a rare combination of sales skill‑building, purpose, and stability:

• Mission‑Driven Work – Your sales directly support LCMS congregations
• Professional Growth – Develop strong consultative and software sales skills
• Supportive Team Culture – Collaborative, respectful, and values‑based
• Clear Impact – Help churches solve real, meaningful challenges
• Strong Benefits & Work‑Life Balance – Competitive pay, benefits, and leadership support

What You'll Do (Day to Day)

You'll manage the full sales process for assigned leads and customers:

• Conduct inbound and outbound sales calls with pastors and church staff
• Ask thoughtful questions to assess ministry and technology needs
• Recommend the best CTS software solutions for each congregation
• Deliver live virtual product demonstrations and responsibly close sales
• Maintain accurate records in HubSpot (or similar CRM)
• Follow up with customers to support renewals and long‑term relationships
• Support sales and marketing initiatives as needed
• Provide initial product training during trial periods
• Maintain working knowledge of CTS software, including Church360°®, Shepherd's Staff®, Lutheran Service Builder®, and related tools

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a service‑oriented sales professional who is comfortable with both technology and ministry settings:

• 1+ year of telephone or inside sales experience
• Demonstrated ability to move prospects from interest to close
• Experience selling software or conducting live product demos preferred
• Strong communication skills (phone, video, and written)
• Comfort using CRM systems (HubSpot preferred)
• Solid organizational and follow‑up skills
• Willingness to learn church‑focused software and customer needs
• Comfort working in an LCMS / church‑serving environment (LCMS background is helpful but not required)

Benefits

CPH offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive hourly pay commensurate with experience, plus a performance-based commission plan.
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program and employee discounts
• Retirement plan and referral program

Be Part of Something Bigger

When you join Concordia Technology Solutions, you're joining a team that exists to serve the Church. Your work helps congregations operate more effectively freeing them to focus on ministry, service, and sharing the hope of Christ. This is sales work with purpose.