Company

Funeral Services

AreaSalesManager

$160–160k Memphis, Tennessee, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Area Sales Manager. Skills: Sales Management, Staff Management, Revenue Generation, Market Share Development. Meet sales quotas. Exceed sales quotas”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet or exceed all sales quotas; Increase market share; Increase customer base

Industry & Context.

Funeral Services
Eligibility Requirements

Work beyond standard business hours

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school or equivalent, Sales Management experience, 5+ years within Cemetery/Funeral Industry, Valid state/province driver’s license, Good driving record, Insurance license as required

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree, Sales Counselor experience, Sales supervisory experience, Experience presenting, Experience training, Experience coaching, Experience motivating salespeople, Knowledge of CRM systems

What You'll Do.

Ensure Sales Counselors utilize methods

Observe Company policies

Provide sales instruction

Ensure Sales Counselors meet customer needs

Manage Sales Counselors

Act as primary reference for aftercare process

Act as primary reference for prospecting

Act as primary reference for product knowledge

Act as primary reference for sales presentations

Act as primary reference for closing skills

Act as primary reference for prices

Act as primary reference for terms

Act as primary reference for paperwork

Act as primary reference for sales guideline questions

Act as primary reference for compliance issues

Act as primary reference for delivery of customer

Develop marketing programs

Analyze competitor pricing

Be aware of competitor pricing

Plan community events

Participate in community events

Review pre-need contracts

Review at-need cemetery contracts

Ensure contract compliance

Approve discounts offered to customers

Demonstrate compliance with financial controls

Maintain marketing materials

Maintain training manuals

Maintain sales equipment

Maintain sales supplies

Ensure sales programs are budgeted

Ensure sales programs are approved

Ensure sales programs conform to Company policies

Ensure sales incentives are budgeted

Ensure sales incentives are approved

Ensure sales incentives conform to Company policies

Ensure sales awards are budgeted

Ensure sales awards are approved

Ensure sales awards conform to Company policies

Ensure sales presentations are budgeted

Ensure sales presentations are approved

Ensure sales presentations conform to Company policies

Ensure sales counselors follow Code of Conduct

Obtain proper licensure

Ensure compliance of sales practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Sales Counselors; Sales staff

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