Sales Manager - Trainee

Service Corporation International

2d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Open doors you never realized existed. We’ll change everything you might have ever thought about working in the funeral services industry. This isn’t your typical job. But we’re not your typical company either. SCI was ranked on Selling Power’s “50 Best Companies to Sell For” list for 2015! This ranking was determined by our compensation, training, reputation, and consumer growth. We are growing our sales team by 30% this year to meet the increasing demand for our products and services. This opportunity represents unlimited potential for income, leads, and career advancement! This is not just a job. It’s a meaningful career in sales that makes a difference in the lives of people we serve while providing you an opportunity you will love. If you qualify, the position offers: Outstanding Compensation and Bonus Potential (base salary + bonus) Best in class Professional Training and Materials Full Benefit Package Advancement Opportunities We are currently seeking a Sales Manager in Training located in (San Antonio, TX). As a Sales Manager in Training, you will be trained in every aspect of the Sales Manager position by shadowing the Sales Director, other Sales Managers, as well as other key personnel. The Sales Manager Trainee is responsible for coaching our Sales Staff – acting as their primary reference regarding customer service and satisfaction, prospecting, product knowledge, sales presentations, closing skills, prices, terms, paperwork, and sales guideline interpretation. This position will equip you with the tools and training necessary to become a successful Sales Manager. Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following: Promote Sales Be an active member of the selling team to learn the sales process Ensure that location sales quotas are achieved Recruit sales representatives Provide sales staff with proper training regarding sales techniques, legal requirements, and company products, policies, and procedures Review and evaluate sales staff performance Handle personnel issues and problems Conduct weekly sales meetings Ensure all contracts/paperwork are completed and returned accurately and in a timely manner Work in the field with the sales team (ride with staff on presentations) Local travel to other locations may be required Do you want to make a difference? Are you looking for a high earning sales career? If so, don’t just make a move. Let us help you take your career to the next level.

Requirements

Sales Management Trainee experience of 1-2 years required
Experience in the Funeral or cemetery Services Industry strongly desired
Bilingual Spanish required
High level of comfort using computer systems within a sales environment
Previous experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is a plus
High level of integrity, dedication, and desire to succeed
Desire to help others and earn a competitive income
Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
Creative, outgoing, and energetic
Comfortable with in-home sales and conducting group presentations
A good driving record and valid driver’s license
Solid work history
This position may require the associate to obtain and maintain an insurance license in any state in which he/she conducts sales. To obtain the insurance license, the candidate must meet the requirements of Assurant’s background check process which includes, but is not limited to, a criminal history and credit check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Funeral or cemetery Services Industry strongly desired
Previous experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Promote Sales
Be an active member of the selling team to learn the sales process
Ensure that location sales quotas are achieved
Recruit sales representatives
Provide sales staff with proper training regarding sales techniques, legal requirements, and company products, policies, and procedures
Review and evaluate sales staff performance
Handle personnel issues and problems
Conduct weekly sales meetings
Ensure all contracts/paperwork are completed and returned accurately and in a timely manner
Work in the field with the sales team (ride with staff on presentations)
Local travel to other locations may be required