Trainee Sales Manager

SCI Shared Resources, LLC - Trainee Sales Manager

Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors

1350 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302, USA

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Staff Management and Leadership
   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.
2. Market Share
   Develop marketing programs that complement 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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

1. Education
   High school or equivalent.
2. Experience
   Sales experience not required.
   Sales Counselor and sales supervisory experience preferred.
   Experience presenting, training, coaching and motivating salespeople and sales forces a plus.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Postal Code: 97302-4205

Category (Portal Searching): Sales

Job Location: US-OR - Salem

Job Profile ID: S00107

Time Type: Full time

Location Name: Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors