Sales Professional - Inside Sales

Service Corporation International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in individual and family services seeks a Sales Professional for inside sales in Houston. This role involves actively engaging potential clients for pre-planned funeral services and cemetery property. The successful candidate will build relationships, provide empathetic service, and leverage technology for sales excellence. Ideal for a results-driven individual eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Sales or customer experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain insurance license.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with prospective clients to generate sales leads.
• Schedule sales appointments, including evenings and weekends.
• Assist clients through the pre-planning process and explain product features.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Professional demeanor

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

MS Office suite

Job description

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As a sales trainee, learn the industry, products, product finance / insurance options, services as well as use of Customer Relationship Management software and proprietary contracting software. Throughout the training program, successfully complete course work, pass exams, and demonstrate appropriate skills to begin fulfilling the following responsibilities.

Compassionate and results-driven sales representative to actively seek out and engage prospective clients with purchasing pre-planned funeral services as well as pre-planned and at-need cemetery/mausoleum property. Meet with client families, at the Funeral Home or virtually, to discuss ‘Celebrating a Life Well Lived’. Present service, product, and property solutions to meet their personal and cultural needs. Take pride in service excellence and a technology rich company to support revenue quota achievement.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with prospective and existing client families in order to generate sales leads. Input prospective client contact information in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Take initiative to contact prospective clients and schedule sales appointments to meet prospective client’s schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Applying listening and empathy skills facilitates prospective client through the pre-planning process and selection of services and property that most appropriately meet their needs. Shows property and property features to prospective families for both pre and at-need sales. Explains insurance product features. Completes sales and insurance contracts ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize CRM software to continually source leads from campaigns, prospective clients, and prior client sales to develop sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with Funeral Director and family on pre-need property or mausoleum sales. Coordinates sales efforts with team members and other departments as appropriate.
• Seek out manager’s coaching to improve sales cycle, sales techniques, software proficiency, and product knowledge.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  

Licenses

• Ability to obtain and maintain insurance license as required by state/province
• Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
  
  

Experience

• Sales or Customer experience preferred
• Previous experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems preferred
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient computer skills including MS office suite
• Proficient computer skills with CRM and Social Networking Apps preferred
• Professional demeanor and communication skills
• Bilingual, knowledge of another language preferred
• Professional attire required when meeting with clients or representing the company
• Available to work evenings and weekends
  
  

Compensation

$50,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)

Postal Code: 77030

Category (Portal Searching): Sales

Job Location: US-TX - Houston

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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