Trainee Sales Manager

Sales Counselor

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Market Share Help develop marketing programs that complement the geography, demographics, ethnicity, or religions of the community. Analyze and be aware of competitor pricing. Plan and participate in community events designed to develop prospects and heighten awareness of the location.

Expense Management Review all pre-need contracts and at-need cemetery contracts to ensure compliance with HMIS, state/provincial and or federal laws. Approve all discounts offered to customers. Prepare reports that demonstrate compliance with financial controls.

Operations Support Maintain all marketing materials, training manuals, sales equipment and other sales supplies. Ensure that sales programs, incentives and awards, and sales presentations are budgeted, approved and conform to Company policies. Maintain all sales rooms and offices in a clean and orderly fashion to provide a professional atmosphere for Sales Counselors and the public.

Compliance Ensure that all sales counselors follow the Code of Conduct and obtain proper licensure. Ensure compliance of sales practices with federal, state/provincial and local regulations.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience: Sales experience not required. Sales Counselor and sales supervisory experience preferred. Experience presenting, training, coaching and motivating salespeople and sales forces a plus.

Licenses: Valid state/province driver's license with good driving record. Insurance license as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of Windows-based PC environment and MS office applications. Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management systems a plus. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work beyond standard business hours when necessary to service customers. Ability to set goals for employees that are challenging but achievable.

SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities. For any difficulties with the application process, please reach out to SCI.jobs@sci-us.com. *Based on eligibility requirements.

Compensation: $25.00 per hour plus commissions. Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) Health Savings Account with Company Contribution Sick Leave Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance Dependent Life Insurance SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match Employee Assistance Program.

Postal Code: 35124. Category (Portal Searching): Sales. Job Location: US-AL - Pelham.