Cemetery Sales Family Service Advisor

This position sells cemetery services, property and merchandise, and pre-need funeral services and inventory in accordance with the goals established by sales management. Sales are made both at-need and preneed. **Overview & Responsibilities:** - Sells company pre-arranged funeral contracts, along with cemetery property and merchandise in accordance with established sales objectives and procedures - Makes sales in advance of need, funding mechanism for prearrangements, including cash and installment sales - Completes contracts and other documents as required to provide sales and customer service in accordance with company policies - Develops personal sales leads through personal contacts, telephone solicitation activity, family follow-ups, and group marketing activities such as direct mail, media, mall kiosks, or home show booths - Sets appointments and makes presentations in prospective client family homes to sell prearrangements - Attends visitations, funerals, and interment services of client families - Attends sales meetings and group sales activities as directed - Provides client family services supporting the primary outside sales responsibility - Maintains records of personal sales activity and performance results in the manner prescribed by the company - Refers to sales management on any deviation from prescribed policies or procedures including, but not limited to, prices, credit, discounts, contract terms, and conditions of sale **Requirements & Qualifications:** - High school diploma or equivalent - Strong preference for some formal training in business or business-related areas - Experience in commissioned sales is strongly preferred - Insurance license or the ability to obtain an insurance license (depending on the funding mechanism for the product sold) - Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record - Must have the ability to travel independently