Outside Sales Advisor

Service Corporation International

$85K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • California Limited Life Individual Agent License required.
  • 2-5 years of business-to-consumer sales experience desired, particularly in remote or in-home settings.
  • Exceptional professionalism, compassion, and integrity in client interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and manage a network of customer leads provided by the company.
  • Identify and cultivate new sales opportunities through effective networking.
  • Communicate with clients to ascertain their specific product or service needs.
  • Demonstrate product functionality based on client requirements to drive sales.
  • Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution.
  • Utilize SalesForce or similar CRM for daily sales reporting and client management.
  • Complete prearrangements using an iPad and maintain documentation electronically.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan available for retirement savings.
  • Health insurance options to support employee wellbeing.
  • Health savings account for medical expenses.
  • Professional development assistance to enhance skills and career growth.
  • Referral program rewarding employee recommendations for new hires.
  • Retirement plan to help secure employees' financial futures.
Full Job Description
The California Prearrangement Advisors (CAPAA) play a pivotal role in generating sales through company-provided leads across various channels. The primary focus of CAPAAs involves in-person meetings with families and conducting preplanning seminars to discuss prearrangement options. CAPAAs also possess the capability to sell remotely when required, with the company providing necessary telecommunication platforms.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain a network of customers from Company-provided leads.
  • Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
  • Communicates with customers to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
  • Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
  • Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
  • Daily use of SalesForce or applicable CRM system.
  • Use of iPad to complete prearrangements electronically
  • Attend daily, weekly,monthly calls, training, call blocks, floor time in the office or home.
  • Report daily, weekly, monthly sales and appointments to Sales Manager.
  • Comply with industry compliance during the entire sales process.
  • Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity.
  • Remains flexible with schedule to achieve results; often works nights and weekends.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.


Build Relationships with customers
  • Establishes and maintains strong business relationships with client families.
  • Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner.
  • Stays in touch with customers to ensure satisfaction.
  • Prepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail.
  • Provides service beyond expectations to ensure satisfaction and to form the foundation for future sales based on long-term relationships.
  • Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education
  • High school education or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years of college or equivalent experience, preferred.


Certification/License
  • Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • First 30 days of employment complete PAA Curriculum Certification Dignity University.
  • California Limited Life Individual Agent License


Experience

  • 2-5 years of Business to Consumer, Inside Homes/Remote Sales experience (preferred but not required).
  • 1-2 years of industry experience (preferred but not required).
  • 3-5 years in transferable experience.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Exceptional level of professionalism.
  • Strong telephone, interpersonal, and communications skills.
  • High level of compassion and integrity.
  • Strong "one call/visit close" ability.
  • Must be able to multi-task, set priorities, and manage appointments.
  • Experience with in-home and/or seminar-based sales is preferred.
  • Proficient computer skills are required, with experience working on a tablet preferred.
  • Independent, self-reliant, and self-motivated.
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills.
  • Conveys information clearly and concisely in written and spoken communication.
  • Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently.
  • Resolves problems and provides solutions to customers in a timely manner.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Must be comfortable giving sales presentations to our target market, which is
  • Comprised of seniors, typically 65 +.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Own a cell phone.


Total Compensation: $85K to $100+ No cap on earnings potential - Full-time

If you are a hard-working individual with a proven track record of success, and if it is time to find your 'WHY,' please contact us to learn more.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan


Postal Code: 92126

Category (Portal Searching): Sales

Job Location: US-CA - San Diego

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