We are looking for a motivated Independent Sales Representative to drive pre-need sales in your local market for Smart Spokane in Spokane, WA. If you have a passion for helping families and a proven sales track record, we want to hear from you!
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Proven Closer: You excel as a “one call closer” and have the results to prove it
- Sales Experience: You bring 2+ years of direct sales experience and consistently meet or exceed quotas
- Communication Skills: Your high emotional intelligence and strong communication abilities make you an engaging presenter
- Self-Starter: You are tenacious, enthusiastic, and disciplined, thriving in an independent work environment
- Earning Potential: You are motivated by the opportunity to earn $70,000 or more annually
Key Responsibilities:
- Community Engagement: Build relationships within the community to educate families on pre-planning decisions
- Appointment Setting: Master the art of setting appointments and delivering impactful pre-planning presentations
- Contract Management: Use our proprietary software, Navigator, to complete contracts accurately and efficiently
- Sales Tracking: Monitor all sales activities and performance metrics to identify strengths and areas for improvement
- Follow-Up: Utilize Velocify to track contacts and ensure timely, professional follow-ups
- Prospecting: Employ various methods such as cold calling, door knocking, mailers, seminars, and community events to generate leads
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service with a positive attitude and a commitment to doing “whatever it takes”
- Industry Knowledge: Stay informed about relevant topics, including veterans’ benefits, social security, and end-of-life decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of direct or in-home sales experience
- 2+ years of public speaking and presentation experience
Required Qualifications:
- High energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficient in consultative selling techniques and building trust
- Capable of presenting effectively to groups
- Strong relationship-building skills within the community
- Basic mathematical skills
- Experience handling challenging situations with confidence and compassion
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid state driver’s license, and a satisfactory driving record
Job Type: Independent Contractor (Commission-based pay only)
Skills Required
- High energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficient in consultative selling techniques and building trust
- Capable of presenting effectively to groups
- Strong relationship-building skills within the community
- Basic mathematical skills
- Experience handling challenging situations with confidence and compassion
- Must have reliable transportation, a valid state driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record
- Use proprietary contract software (Navigator) to complete contracts accurately
- Use Velocify to track contacts and ensure timely follow-ups
- 2+ years of direct or in-home sales experience
- 2+ years of public speaking and presentation experience
- Proven ability as a one-call closer and consistent quota attainment
What We Do
Passion. Professionalism. Personal growth. What we do is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to change lives and unleash your talent. Since 2004, NorthStar Memorial Group has grown, evolved and led the funeral and cemetery profession with a fresh perspective and without ever losing sight of what we do best: celebrating life and passionately supporting the families we serve. What began as a single property in Decatur, Illinois has now expanded to include more than 85 funeral, cremation and cemetery locations serving thousands of families across the United States. Here, we understand the power of legacies, and we’ve made it our life’s work to honor them. At NorthStar Memorial Group, we choose collaboration over bureaucracy. Here, everyone has a chance to lead. We encourage & empower our people at every level to speak up, be heard, and watch their ideas become realities. Degreed & non-degreed professionals, labor workers, industry experts – people from all career and experiential backgrounds have the opportunity to find a home here. Sound too good to be true? Apply today to see why our employees have voted NSMG one of the best companies to work for 8 years in a row and one of Selling Power's 2021 Top 50 Companies To Sell For! For more information about career opportunities with NorthStar, visit www.nsmg.com/careers/ or Join our Talent Network @ https://nsmg.jobs.net/en-US/ As a member of our Talent Network, you'll: - Receive alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests - Receive relevant communications and updates from our organization - Share job opportunities with family and friends through Social Media or email Whether you choose to apply or just leave your information, we look forward to staying connected with you
