Outside Sales Counselor: Pre-Need Planning & High Earnings

Carriage Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Paid training (8 weeks)

Potential of 6-figures earnings

Flexible schedule

Life insurance license opportunity

Job summary

Carriage Services is seeking an Advanced Planning Counselor - Outside Sales Representative to assist families with pre-need funeral and cemetery arrangements. This role involves soliciting new leads away from the location, presenting options, and closing appointments with a focus on compassionate, ethical service.

The position offers a commission-based compensation potential with training, and a pathway to develop professional credentials, including life insurance licensing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong telephone, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• High level of compassion and integrity.
• Independent, self-reliant, and self-motivated.
• Must be able to multi-task, set priorities and manage appointments.
• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Meets with client families on a pre-need basis to present funeral and cremation options.
• Works independently away from the location to solicit new leads, referrals, 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, with integrity and ethical practices.

Skills

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Sales experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Carriage Services is seeking an Advanced Planning Counselor - Outside Sales Representative to assist families with pre-need funeral and cemetery arrangements. This role involves soliciting new leads away from the location, presenting options, and closing appointments with a focus on compassionate, ethical service.

The position offers a commission-based compensation potential with training, and a pathway to develop professional credentials, including life insurance licensing opportunities.