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Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

Sales Professional - Inside Sales

Account ExecutivePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeEl Paso, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least one year of customer service or direct sales work experience is required.
  • A current state-issued driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required to drive company vehicles.
  • A life insurance license is required as mandated by the state regulatory board.
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
  • Computer skills and professional verbal communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in the death industry.
  • The candidate must be available to work nights, weekends, and overtime.
  • The candidate must pass the company's internal presentation certification within thirty days of employment.
  • The role requires the ability to build professional and trusting business relationships; reason, plan, identify problems, comprehend ideas, learn quickly and from experience, and apply learning to new situations; keep projects moving by identifying obstacles to management; and comply with company policies for punctuality, attendance, and workplace safety while projecting a favorable company image.
  • Sophomore-level college coursework is preferred; an additional two years of directly related business administration, sales, or marketing experience may be considered in lieu of college courses.

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service to the Hispana community as the primary customer contact, selling at-need cemetery property and products and pre-need funeral and cemetery arrangements to walk-in and warm leads.
  • Connect with families by listening and communicating honestly and with genuine concern, and understand each family's needs, culture, and concerns.
  • Present electronic presentations explaining service, product, and property options; drive a company vehicle to show customers available cemetery plots or columbarium niches; discuss options and answer questions; enter selections into electronic contracts; obtain documents verifying customer authorization; review contract selections and obtain signatures; obtain life insurance policies or payments, or discuss payment options.
  • Follow up with families as arrangements progress, address changes or issues, resolve concerns, and collaborate with funeral and cemetery teams to provide service.
  • Take initiative to resolve customer concerns by discussing concerns and options with team members or management, obtaining authorizations, and following up in person, by phone, or by email.
  • Greet and escort immediate family, attend visitations, services, and receptions to answer guest questions and address or resolve issues, and obtain warm leads from guests interested in pre-need arrangements.
  • Review warm leads, which account for approximately 25% of the workweek; call warm leads to establish initial contact, listen to needs, and schedule formal appointments; provide prospective customers with industry marketing materials; confirm appointments at least 24 hours in advance, reschedule as needed, and prepare based on customers' disclosed needs.
  • Maintain leads in the Salesforce.com database and monitor progress toward a 4-to-1 close rate.
  • Use online training tools to develop knowledge and skills and rehearse presentations for continual improvement.
  • Learn to apply knowledge and skills in the business environment; complete routine work according to established procedures and regulations, seek assistance with non-routine issues, and take accountability for behaviors.
  • Comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Discuss assignments, expectations, priorities, and deadlines with the manager and seek guidance and coaching; adjust to new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

About the Company

Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

SCI is the leading provider of death care products and services in North America, operating funeral homes and cemeteries under the Dignity Memorial brand. It offers end-of-life services such as funeral planning, cremation, and cemetery property and services, delivering a consistent experience under Dignity Memorial. Its large, geographically diverse footprint with a mix of standalone and combined funeral-home/cemetery locations gives broad access and a standardized service offering. Its goal is to serve families with comprehensive, value-based death care and maintain market leadership in North America.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1962

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