Sales Manager — Lead, Train & Grow the Team

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a team of Sales Counselors, drive location quotas, and implement market programs.

The role requires oversight of training, coaching, compliance, and customer service, with a focus on relationship-building and community engagement. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in sales management, experience in presenting and coaching, and a valid driver’s license; a state Insurance license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Sales Management experience of 3-5 years required
• Sales Counselor and sales supervisory experience preferred
• Experience presenting, training, coaching and motivating salespeople and sales forces a plus
• Valid state/province driver license with good driving record
• Insurance license as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
• Knowledge of Windows-based PC environment and MS Office applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work beyond standard business hours when necessary to service customers
• Ability to set goals for employees that are challenging but achievable

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed established location sales quotas
• Provide initial and ongoing sales instruction to ensure that all Sales Counselors meet or exceed the needs of the customers
• Manage Sales Counselors acting as their primary reference regarding aftercare, prospecting, product knowledge, sales presentations, closing skills, prices, terms, paperwork, training on sales guidelines, compliance and customer service
• Develop marketing programs that compliment geography, demographics, ethnicity, or religions of the community
• Plan and participate in community events designed to develop prospects and heighten awareness of the location
• Review all pre-need contracts and at-need cemetery contracts to ensure compliance with HMIS, state/provincial and federal laws
• Approve all discounts offered to customers
• Prepare reports that demonstrate compliance with financial controls
• Maintain all marketing materials, training manuals, sales equipment and other sales supplies
• Ensure that sales programs, incentives and awards, and sales presentations are budgeted, approved and conform to Company policies
• Maintain all sales rooms and offices in a clean and orderly fashion to provide a professional atmosphere for Sales Counselors and the public
• Ensure that all sales counselors follow the Code of Conduct and obtain proper licensure
• Ensure compliance of sales practices with federal, state/provincial and local regulations
• High school or equivalent education and Bachelor's degree preferred
• Sales Management experience of 3-5 years required
• Valid driver's license and Insurance license as required by state law

Skills

Sales leadership

Coaching & training

Presentation skills

Customer service orientation

MS Office

CRM systems

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

High school or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a team of Sales Counselors, drive location quotas, and implement market programs.

The role requires oversight of training, coaching, compliance, and customer service, with a focus on relationship-building and community engagement. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in sales management, experience in presenting and coaching, and a valid driver’s license; a state Insurance license is preferred.