Family Service Counselor (Sales)

Carlisle Chapel • Albuquerque, NM

13d

About The Position

This position will be responsible for establishing a professional relationship with the client families to ensure all needs are met at the time of need or on a pre-need basis and all options pertaining to interment, cemetery property, and related merchandise and services exceeds the families’ expectations.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
• Prefer college degree or some college required.
• Proven track record of success in outside sales production strongly preferred.
• May require the possession (or ability to obtain) an insurance license as required by applicable state law.
• Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred
• Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.
• Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in a professional and caring manner with personal appearance, honesty, integrity and ethical business acumen.
• Provides tours and guides families to the cemetery lot location.
• Builds relationships, ensures excellent service and develops potential referrals while attending services and visitations for client families; schedules and conducts aftercare appointments to ensure client family satisfaction and obtain referrals.
• Ensures compliance within state and industry regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures by accurately completing required documents, insuring proper interment verification process and conducting random audits.
• Maintains strict adherence to pricing structures, meeting required timelines by submitting all contracts, required documents and payments to the Business Office.
• Reports to the Sales Manager all progress, completes and submits all required reports timely.
• Actively pursues the development of new prospects and community-based contacts by conducting presentations that highlight merchandise, services and the benefits of pre-need arranging at business locations, client family homes and public community events.
• Sustains positive communication and cooperation with all funeral homes, departments and team members to ensure a service that exceeds the family expectations.
• Consistently meets or exceeds company standards in revenue generation to maintain employment and benefits eligibility status.
• Protects confidentiality of company and client family information, including but not limited to sales and marketing programs, materials, names and addresses of client families and any additional related information.
• Participates in all required specific location and company training initiatives.
• Identifies and responds to all hazards at location and on grounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees