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Service Corporation International

Provides funeral services, cemeteries, & cremation

Funeral Prearrangement Counselor - Sales Professional, Inside sales

Field SalesPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeRosemère, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school education or equivalent and 1–2 years of college or equivalent experience.
  • Sales experience or one to two years of industry experience, or equivalent education.
  • A current province-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Basic computer and technology skills in a sales environment.
  • Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work beyond standard hours as needed, including nights and weekends.
  • Previous experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is a plus.
  • Comfort presenting in front of others.
  • Ability to drive frequently and maintain an acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, sometimes up to 12 hours in a day.
  • Ability to work primarily indoors, sit for several hours, climb stairs frequently, and use documents, calculators, computers, and telephones with manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

  • Generate referrals and recommendations for at-need cemetery arrangements and pre-need arrangements through networking and company tools, processes, and standards.
  • Prospect at least one to two hours daily when working an eight-hour day, including approaching families at events, door knocking, or conducting group seminars.
  • Obtain referrals from families served by following up with visits after services.
  • Build community and civic relationships.
  • Explain and present Dignity Memorial Personal Planning Guide presentations to families served and referred families.
  • Track activity levels to ensure productivity.
  • Remain flexible with scheduling to achieve results, often working nights and weekends.
  • Establish and maintain business relationships with families by connecting with them, addressing concerns and needs, and following through.
  • Respond to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive, and professional manner.
  • Listen and communicate honestly with families and demonstrate genuine concern.
  • Understand each family’s needs and offer solutions that provide value.
  • Stay in contact with families to ensure satisfaction.
  • Prepare for appointments and perform procedures professionally and with attention to detail.
  • Provide service that supports satisfaction and long-term relationships for future sales.
  • Build trust with families to earn referrals and explain the benefits of pre-planning to protect relatives and friends.
  • Work cooperatively with funeral directors, location managers, and other funeral home or cemetery staff to provide continuous, high-quality service.
  • Maintain a link between at-need services, aftercare, and future family-protection services.
  • Review prior services and family contacts to prepare for current needs and sales.
  • Set continuation visits within two to three days after services.
  • Make at-need cemetery arrangements and sell pre-need arrangements.
  • Serve as the primary family contact and contribute to cemetery revenue.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of another language.
  • Previous experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.

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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