Charlottesville, VA30+ days ago
Recruit, train, develop, and motivate top sales talent to achieve and exceed sales goals + Assist the PAAs and sales process by calling leads, setting appointments, and contributing to sales targets for the benefits of the office as needed to ensure monthly goals are met + Act as a resource to PAAs in support of sales opportunities, proposals, closing techniques, marketing plans, and community relations to increase sales + Monitor and manage sales performance, leads, conversion ratios, and compliance with Company policies of all ISRs + Design and recommend sales strategies, target segments, promotions, and programs based on market and competitive activity to increase market share + Coach and mentor PAAs on a variety of field sales concepts, techniques, practices, and procedures (in-home sales, seminar based sales, self-lead generation, etc.) + Coordinate and lead regularly scheduled meetings to ensure sales team is highly motivated, on target with sales goals, and market growth opportunities + Comply with the Funeral Industry (Cremation) State and Federal Laws. **Experience** + At least 2 years of managerial experience or 5 years of industry experience **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and time management skills + Ability to multitask in a self-directed, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines + Strong business acumen and knowledge of sales techniques required + Demonstrated problem solving, negotiation, coaching, mentoring, and people management skills + Proven ability to communicate, present, and credibly influence team to meet and exceed sales objectives + High level of compassion and integrity + Problem-solving skills + Ability to multi-task and set priorities + Must understand how to analyze financial reports to determine actions necessary to maintain or improve the location’s performance.