Pre-Need Sales Manager & Growth Leader

sci; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

sci in Jefferson, LA is seeking an experienced Sales Manager responsible for achieving annual pre-need sales volume and margin goals. You will observe sales reps, provide feedback, and drive revenue growth while monitoring performance and applying market insights.

You will qualify leads, present pre-need offerings, close contracts, build community relationships, coach staff, and manage budgets. The role requires strong organizational skills, CRM experience, and the ability to work indoors at

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 0Advanced education strongly preferred for continued career advancement.
• Valid and current driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Sales Management experience of 1-2 years required.
• Prior revenue generating sales experience with a demonstrable record of exceeding annual sales goals required.
• Experience with in-home sales a plus.
• Experience giving presentations to consumer audiences or public speaking ability required.
• Experience in the Funeral Services Industry strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Qualifies sales leads by asking probing questions and providing information; schedules sales appointments.
• Applying sales skills presents pre-need services and products to consumers and influences the importance of pre-need. Completes electronic sales contract and closes the sales.
• Generates sales leads by presenting pre-need presentations or information at community or non-profit events and consumer homes.
• Ensures contracts and paperwork are accurately and thoroughly completed by Sales Representative in a timely manner.
• Builds positive business relationships within the community, non-profit, and civic organizations in order to build Brand presence.
• Developing and achieving AOR and individual sales goals
• Learning how to apply market demographics, share, and growth/decline rates to develop annual sales goals for sales team.
• Responsible for developing an annual financial budget, monitoring and approving expenses, and achieving financial budget in both revenue and expense.
• Approves time cards prior to deadline, initiates personnel change transactions.
• Coach revenue generators on techniques, technology, and influential personal style.
• Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team.
• Understand team members career aspirations and provide assignments to develop skills and/or close gaps.
• Discipline staff as necessary. Writes development plans to close behavior or skill gaps.
• Collaborates with Human Resources throughout discipline, development, and termination processes.

Skills

Sales leadership

Revenue generation

Public speaking

CRM software

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Advanced education preferred

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

sci in Jefferson, LA is seeking an experienced Sales Manager responsible for achieving annual pre-need sales volume and margin goals. You will observe sales reps, provide feedback, and drive revenue growth while monitoring performance and applying market insights.

You will qualify leads, present pre-need offerings, close contracts, build community relationships, coach staff, and manage budgets. The role requires strong organizational skills, CRM experience, and the ability to work indoors at