Sales Leadership Apprentice

Directors Investment Group•Abilene, TX

About The Position

Funeral Directors Life is seeking a high-energy, self-motivated Sales Leadership Apprentice for its Sales Leadership Development Academy. The Academy is a three-year learning pathway designed to build the foundational mindset and skillset needed to pursue a potential sales leadership position at DIG. The apprentice learns the DIG sales process, develops core sales capabilities, gains practical experience through job shadowing and other immersive activities, obtains licensing to sell preneed insurance products, and develops leadership skills with guidance from mentors and through projects and continued learning. The role supports the mission and core values of DIG and its subsidiaries. The program may require relocation to different regions up to three times over a two- to three-year period and travel outside Abilene for up to five consecutive days.

Requirements

Proven interest and aptitude for sales and leadership.
Ability to relocate to different regions up to three times over a two- to three-year period.
Ability to travel outside Abilene for up to five consecutive days.
Adeptness at cultivating meaningful professional relationships.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong ability to prioritize and manage tasks.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, marketing, communications, education, or a related field; a degree from an accredited mortuary science program; or at least two years of professional experience in funeral service, sales, marketing, or another role involving customer relationship management.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of professional experience in funeral service, sales, marketing, or another role involving customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

Learn the DIG sales process through comprehensive, practical training.
Demonstrate competence in essential sales skills, including prospecting, presentations, and resolving concerns.
Gain firsthand experience in full-time sales responsibilities through job shadowing, ride-alongs, meetings and events, and other immersive activities.
Obtain the necessary licensing to sell preneed insurance products.
Collaborate with sales management and relevant teams to align sales efforts with organizational objectives.
Develop a personal leadership style and voice by engaging with mentors, completing assigned readings, and coordinating special projects.
Pursue continuous learning about best practices and trends in the field.
Communicate and reinforce the mission of DIG and its subsidiaries.
Exemplify DIG core values of love, growth, and community.