Cemetery Sales Family Service Advisor

Foundation Partners Group • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

We are seeking a Family Service Advisor to support Greenlawn Memorial Park in
Columbia, SC.

This position sells cemetery services, property and merchandise, and pre-need
funeral services and inventory in accordance with the goals established by sales
management. Sales are made both at-need and preneed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record
• Must have the ability to travel independently

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for some formal training in business or business-related areas
• Experience in commissioned sales is strongly preferred
• Insurance license or the ability to obtain an insurance license (depending on the funding mechanism for the product sold)

Responsibilities

• Sells company pre-arranged funeral contracts, along with cemetery property and merchandise in accordance with established sales objectives and procedures
• Makes sales in advance of need, funding mechanism for prearrangements, including cash and installment sales
• Completes contracts and other documents as required to provide sales and customer service in accordance with company policies
• Develops personal sales leads through personal contacts, telephone solicitation activity, family follow-ups, and group marketing activities such as direct mail, media, mall kiosks, or home show booths
• Sets appointments and makes presentations in prospective client family homes to sell prearrangements
• Attends visitations, funerals, and interment services of client families
• Attends sales meetings and group sales activities as directed
• Provides client family services supporting the primary outside sales responsibility
• Maintains records of personal sales activity and performance results in the manner prescribed by the company
• Refers to sales management on any deviation from prescribed policies or procedures including, but not limited to, prices, credit, discounts, contract terms, and conditions of sale

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED