Outside Sales Advisor

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Pre-Arrangement Advisors are responsible for generating sales thru company-provided leads from multiple channels. Our primary focus is in-person meetings with families and preplanning seminars regarding prearranging. We also have the ability to sell remotely when necessary, and the Company will provide necessary telecommunication platforms to the Pre-Arrangement Advisors.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Convert Company provided leads into sales.* Maintain a network of customers from Company provided leads.* Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.* Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.* Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.* Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.* Daily use of SalesForce or applicable CRM system.* Attend daily/ weekly/monthly calls, training, call blocks, floor time in the office or home.* Report daily, weekly, monthly sales and appointments to Sales Manager* Comply with industry compliance during the entire sales process* Other responsibilities as assigned.**MINIMUM Requirements****Education*** High school diploma or Equivalent**Certification/License*** Appropriate Funeral Director License in Specific States Only* First 30 days of employment complete PAA Curriculum Certification Dignity University**Experience*** 2-5 years of Business to Consumer, Inside Homes/Remote Sales experience (preferred but not required)* 1-2 years of industry experience (preferred but not required)* 3-5 years in transferable experience**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Exceptional level of professionalism* Strong telephone, interpersonal and communications skills* High level of compassion and integrity* Strong “one call/visit close” ability* Must be able to multi task, set priorities and manage appointments* Experience with in-home and/or seminar based sales preferred* Proficient computer skills required, with experience working on a tablet preferred* Independent, self-reliant, and self-motivated* Excellent Customer Service Skills.* Conveys information clearly and concisely in written and spoken communication* Resolves problems and provides solutions to customers in a timely manner* Time management and organizational skills* Entry level Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)* Reliable transportation* Own a Cellphone**Work CONDITIONS**When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:## ## Work Environment* Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions* Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling* Traveling to customer’s homes and local Business* Business casual attire is required when in contact with customers.## Work Postures* Frequent, continuous periods of time standing* Sitting continuously for many hours per day* May required climbing stairs to access buildings frequently## ## Physical Demands* Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers, IPads, and phone usage* Move, push and pull up to 25 lbs.* Driving to and from appointments## ## Work Hours* This outside sales position may require varied work hours depending on customer needs.* Travel locally with the distance varying depending on the market.Postal Code: 32163Category (Portal Searching): SalesJob Location: US-FL - The Villages #J-18808-Ljbffr