Cemetery Sales Family Service Advisor

Foundation Partners Group; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Partners Group is seeking a motivated sales professional to promote cemetery services, property and merchandise, and preneed funeral arrangements. You will work with at-need and preneed clients in Edmonds, WA, building relationships, presenting solutions, and closing contracts.

The role emphasizes lead development, home presentations, and meticulous contract administration while upholding company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in commissioned sales preferred.
• Ability to obtain an insurance license if required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Sells cemetery services, property and merchandise, and pre-need funeral services according to sales objectives.
• Develops personal sales leads through contacts, calls, and events.
• Sets appointments and makes presentations in client homes.
• Completes contracts and documents per company policies.
• Maintains records of sales activity and performance.

Skills

Commissioned sales

Communication

Travel ability

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Business training

Tools

Insurance license

Job description

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

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