Cemetery Sales Family Service Advisor (Expressions of Interest – Future Opportunities)

Foundation Partners Group•Edmonds, WA

1d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Krause Funeral Home is collecting expressions of interest from experienced, caring, and dedicated Family Service Advisors for future openings. The role sells cemetery services, property and merchandise, and pre-need funeral services and inventory according to sales-management goals. Sales are made both at need and in advance of need. Compensation is $17.13 per hour plus uncapped commission. Most successful sales counselors are expected to earn approximately $70,000–$80,000 annually from hourly pay and commissions; top performers may earn more. Actual earnings depend on sales performance and other factors. Candidates interested in future openings are encouraged to submit a resume and brief cover letter. Expressions of interest are reviewed regularly, and candidates will be contacted when a suitable role becomes available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record.
Ability to travel independently.
Insurance license or ability to obtain an insurance license, depending on the funding mechanism for the product sold.

Nice To Haves

Some formal training in business or a business-related area is strongly preferred.
Experience in commissioned sales is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Sell company pre-arranged funeral contracts, cemetery property, and merchandise in accordance with established sales objectives and procedures.
Make advance-of-need sales and arrange funding for prearrangements, including cash and installment sales.
Complete contracts and other documents required to provide sales and customer service in accordance with company policies.
Develop personal sales leads through personal contacts, telephone solicitation, family follow-ups, and group marketing activities such as direct mail, media, mall kiosks, or home show booths.
Set appointments and make presentations in prospective client family homes to sell prearrangements.
Attend visitations, funerals, and interment services of client families.
Attend sales meetings and group sales activities as directed.
Provide client family services that support the primary outside sales responsibility.
Maintain records of personal sales activity and performance results as prescribed by the company.
Refer deviations from prescribed policies or procedures to sales management, including deviations involving prices, credit, discounts, contract terms, and conditions of sale.