Outside Sales Counselor – Pre-Need Planning

Carriage Services; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training (12 weeks)

Commission-based pay

Unlimited earning potential

Job summary

Carriage Services in Metairie, LA seeks an Advanced Planning Counselor - Outside Sales Representative to assist families with pre-need cemetery, funeral, and cremation options, delivering compassionate, informed guidance and building lasting relationships. You will travel to meet client families, prospect new leads, and close appointments, with paid training for 12 weeks then commission-based pay.

A life insurance license is preferred and internal advancement is available.

Qualifications

• Must have sales experience
• Strong telephone and interpersonal skills
• Bi-lingual is a plus

Responsibilities

• Meets with client families on a pre-need basis to present cemetery, funeral, and cremation options and related merchandise.
• Works independently away from the location to solicit new leads and sales opportunities.
• Proactively creates and makes sales away from the location with little to no supervision.
• Establishes professional relationships with client families to ensure needs are met.
• Represents the company professionally and ethically, maintaining appearance and integrity.
• Develops prospects and community contacts through cold calling, seminars, and referrals.
• Maintains communication with all departments for a smooth service process.
• Reports progress to Sales Manager and submits required reports timely.
• Adheres to pricing structures and submits contracts and payments on time.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Bi-lingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Carriage Services in Metairie, LA seeks an Advanced Planning Counselor - Outside Sales Representative to assist families with pre-need cemetery, funeral, and cremation options, delivering compassionate, informed guidance and building lasting relationships. You will travel to meet client families, prospect new leads, and close appointments, with paid training for 12 weeks then commission-based pay.

A life insurance license is preferred and internal advancement is available.