Aftercare, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Coaching, Consumer Market Share, Corporate Policies, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Demographics, Driver's License, Exceeded Sales Goal, Expense Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Geography, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Incentive Programs, Insurance, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Market Share, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Operational Support, Outbound Marketing, People Management, Pricing, Provincial Laws and Regulations, Reporting Skills, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Sales Prospecting, Sales Training, Set Goals, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Akron, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago
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 Leadership
Meet and exceed established location sales quotas
Ensure 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 customers
Manage 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 community
Analyze and be aware of competitor pricing
Plan 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 laws
Approve all discounts offered to customers
Prepare reports that demonstrate compliance with financial controls
Operations Support
Maintain all marketing materials, training manuals, sales equipment and other sales supplies
Ensure that sales programs, incentives and awards, and sales presentations are budgeted, approved and conform to Company policies
Maintain 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 licensure
Ensure compliance of sales practices with federal, state/provincial and local regulations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
High school or equivalent
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience
Sales experience not required
Sales Counselor and sales supervisory experience preferred
Experience presenting, training, coaching and motivating salespeople and sales forces a plus
Licenses
Valid state/province driver's license with good driving record
Insurance 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 applications
Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management systems a plus
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work beyond standard business hours when necessary to service customers
Ability to set goals for employees that are challenging but achievable
Compensation: $89,800 to $149,500 earnings potential
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care), Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, Sick Leave, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match, Employee Assistance Program
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Postal Code: 44333
Category (Portal Searching): Sales
Job Location: US-OH - Akron
About the Company
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Service Corporation International
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.