Advanced Planning Counselor - Outside Sales Representative

**Advanced Planning Sales Counselor \- Outside Sales Representative** At **Carriage Services**, we are united by our purpose of creating premier experiences through innovation, empowered partnership, and elevated service. As a member of our team, you'll join a dynamic community dedicated to setting new standards in the Funeral and Cemetery profession. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to shape the future of our industry. **Carriage Services** is an equal opportunity employer. The Outside Advanced Planning Representative is accountable for assisting families, who need to make pre\-need funeral and cremation arrangements, with the selection of services and merchandise, ensuring the expectations of client families and their guests are exceeded. Seeking an Advanced Planning Sales Counselor for **Lakeland Funeral Home located in Lakeland, Florida.** **MUST LIVE IN THE LOCAL AREA AND MUST HAVE SALES EXPERIENCE** **$250 a week bonus on top of regular pay during the training period** **Compensation potential: Commission/Bonus (Unlimited earning potential)** **Paid training \- 8 weeks** **Job\-Type:** Full\-Time **Location:** Lakeland Memorial Gardens located in Lakeland, Florida. **What we can offer: Extra Income Opportunity** **Make what you want:** Earn competitive compensation that you control by setting and closing appointments **Live Flexibly:** Enjoy the freedom of being your own boss, setting your schedule and balancing work and life priorities. **Advance your career:** A current life insurance license or ability to obtain one will give you professional credentials to use now and in the future. We promote from within! **Must have qualifications:** * **A desire to make money while helping people** * **Strong telephone, interpersonal, and communications skills** * **High level of compassion and integrity** * **Independent, self\-reliant, and self\-motivated.** * **Must be able to multi\-task, set priorities and manage appointments** * **Preferred insurance agent background** * **Strong networking ability** **Qualifications:** * High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or college degree preferred. * Proven track record of success in outside sales production strongly preferred. * May require the possession (or ability to obtain) an insurance license as required by applicable law. * Valid driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record. * Minimum of 2 years of sales experience * Ability to read, write and speak English fluently \- BI\-LINGUAL IS A PLUS. **Job Duties:** * Meets with client families on a pre\-need basis to ensure that they are presented with all options pertaining to funeral and cremation services and the related merchandise. * Works independently away from the location to solicit new leads, referrals, and sales opportunities. * Proactively creates and makes sales away from the location with little to no supervision. * Spends no more than 20% of time at location or in the office. * Establishes a professional relationship with client families to ensure that all needs are being met. * Represents the company in a professional and caring manner, maintaining a professional personal appearance and employing honesty, integrity, and ethical methods of performing duties. * Develops new prospects and community\-based contacts through various methods, including cold calling, telephone solicitation, seminar attendance, and referrals. * Maintains positive and proactive communication and cooperation with all departments to ensure a smooth service process for the family. * Actively participates in all required location and company training initiatives. * Reports all progress to the Sales Manager (or Unit Leader) as directed, completing and submitting all required reports in a timely manner. * Responsible for adhering to pricing structures, completing all paperwork accurately and timely, and for submitting all contracts, required documents, and payments to the business office within required deadlines.