Pre-Arranged Funeral Counselor

Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home & Crematory; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home & Crematory in Natchitoches, LA seeks a Pre-Arranged Funeral Counselor to drive personal monthly and annual sales targets using account management and new business development skills.

The role involves in-home sales, group presentations, and maintaining relationships with client families. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with strong sales experience in funeral or life insurance sectors preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A valid insurance license may be required in some states.
• Strong sales experience in the Funeral or Life Insurance industry is preferred.
• High level of comfort using computer systems within a sales environment.
• Desire to help others and earn a competitive income.
• A good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Meet monthly and annual sales targets by targeting clients in your region.
• Maximize opportunities to gain client family business.
• Develop new business and increase spend by all new and existing clients, in line with targets.
• Respond to quote requests in adherence with company procedures.
• New business development from leads, referrals or own knowledge base.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing company clients with outstanding service.

Skills

Account management

New business

Sales skills

In-home sales

Group presentations

Client relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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Pre-Arranged Funeral Counselor

Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home Sales Full-Time Sales Natchitoches, LA, US

The Pre-Arranged Funeral Counselor will be responsible for meeting personal monthly and annual sales targets by utilizing your account management, new business development and sales skills. All duties must be performed consistent with company mission and values and in adherence to company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions and Competencies

• Ensure monthly and annual sales budget is achieved by targeting clients in your region
• Maximize opportunities to gain client family business
• Develop new business and increase spend by all new and existing clients, in line with targets.
• Must be able to demonstrate and uphold our Company Values: Respect, Understanding, Creativity and Professionalism
• Responding to quote requests in adherence with company procedures.
• New business development, from either leads, referrals or own knowledge base.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing company clients by providing outstanding service and support.
• Creative, outgoing, and energetic
• Comfortable with in-home sales and conducting group presentations

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• A valid insurance license may be required in some states
• Strong sales experience in the Funeral or Life Insurance industry is preferred
• High level of comfort using computer systems within a sales environment
• Previous experience with Customer Relationship Management systems is a plus High level of integrity, dedication, and desire to succeed
• Desire to help others and earn a competitive income
• A good driving record and valid driver’s license

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veterans and/or any other status or condition protected by law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.