Sales Professional - Inside Sales

Service Corporation International; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Miami, FL is seeking a Sales Professional - Inside Sales to serve families by delivering personalized service and generating revenue for the cemetery, acting as the primary contact for clients.

The role includes lead generation, relationship building, and collaborating with funeral directors to ensure seamless service. Strong communication, empathy, and a goal-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-2 years of customer service or sales experience preferred.
• Ability to pass internal presentation certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends and drive frequently.
• Knowledge of computers and some software.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation with daily prospecting and referrals.
• Build relationships with families and provide personalized service.
• Schedule and prepare for appointments, presenting solutions.
• Collaborate with funeral directors and location staff to ensure seamless service.
• Follow up on problems, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service skills

Empathy and respect

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of college or equivalent

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Accountable for serving client families by making at need cemetery arrangements, and selling pre-need arrangements. The Sales Professional - Inside Sales serves families by providing exemplary personalized service and plays an essential role in generating revenue for the cemetery as well as acting as the primary contact for families.Job ResponsibilitiesLead GenerationHolds self-accountable for prospecting a minimum of 1-2 hours each dayObtains referrals from families served by the locationNetworks and builds community and civic relationshipsExplains and presents presentations to families served and referred familiesMaintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivityBuild Relationships with FamiliesResponds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional mannerConnects with families through listening, honest communication and genuine concernDevelops an understanding of each family’s unique needs and offers solutions that provide value to themStays in touch with families to ensure satisfactionPrepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detailFollows through on all customer problems and requestsBuilds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referralsEarns the right to gain referrals to offer protection to protect family members, and the family’s relatives and friends, by educating them on the benefits of pre-planningTeamworkRepresents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in the futureCollaborates and teams with funeral directors, location managers, and other members of funeral home and or cemetery staff, to provide seamless, high quality serviceThoroughly and completely reviews previous services and contacts with families to prepare to support current needs and or salesShares family concerns with rest of the SCI teamMinimum RequirementsEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experienceExperienceHigh school equivalency and 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience1-2 years of customer service or sales industry experience preferredLicensesCurrent state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordInsurance license if required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state boardKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust be able to pass the Company’s internal presentation certification within thirty days of hireAbility to work a number of evenings and or weekends every monthAbility to drive frequentlyAbility to obtain and maintain an insurance license if required by state/provinceFlexible hours but, at times must have the ability to work up to 12 hours in a dayAbility to treat others with empathy and respectKnowledge of computers and some softwareCustomer service skillsCompensationTarget Compensation Range: $50,000 to $100,000 annually.The estimated total target compensation for this position in the first year typically ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 annually based on a strong commission-based incentive structure. In subsequent years, sales professionals commonly earn $100,000 to $150,000 or more annually. Actual compensation will vary based on individual performance, geographic location, and applicable business conditions. (Note: As part of the total compensation plan, this position pays no less than $15.00 per hour for all hours worked)Benefits:Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program#SCIPostal Code: 33186Category (Portal Searching): SalesJob Location: US-FL - Miami