Sales Counselor

Everstory Partners

Posted 15 days ago

Full Time

Milton, Delaware

In Person

Smart Summary

This position involves selling pre-need and at-need funeral services, inventory, cemetery services, property, and merchandise while assisting families with funeral selections and attending services. Leads are sourced from walk-ins, inbound calls, proactive generation, and prospecting activities.

This role requires a high school diploma and prefers some additional education in a related area such as Business, Marketing, and/or Sales. Candidates should have at least one year of sales experience and proficiency in MS Office, along with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Sales

Lead Generation

Prospecting

Problem Solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Planning Skills

Discretion

Confidentiality

MS Office Proficiency

CRM Experience

Job Description

Description

About the Role

  • Estimated first-year earnings range: $50,000 per year
  • Uncapped commission and earnings.
  • Training Pay of $18.00 per hour for 6 weeks.
  • This position sells pre-need and at-need funeral services and inventory as well as cemetery services, property and merchandise.
  • The Sales Counselor assists families with funeral selections and attends services.
  • Leads are generated through a combination of walk-ins, inbound calls and proactive lead generation and prospecting.

Why Everstory

At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person’s journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support. 

We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural and beautiful part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength and our local partners’ role is to be a steady presence, a source of comfort and guidance, and a partner in celebrating the life and legacy of the person who has passed.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required with some additional education preferred in a related area such as Business, Marketing, and/or Sales.
  • 1 year of sales experience preferred.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. Offsite appointments will occur in this role including meetings with clients and community events. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel associated with job duties.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Microsoft Excel and Outlook) required.
  • Experience working in a CRM (lead management system preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail with problem solving skills.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
  • This position requires availability to work some holidays, evenings and weekends as needed. 

Our Investment in You

Everstory Partners is proud to provide our employees with a quality work environment and opportunity for both personal and professional growth. As part of our ongoing commitment, we offer a competitive benefits package for our Full-Time Employees including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and STD Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Career Advancement and Training
  • Funeral and Cemetery Benefits
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401k with Company Match

Everstory Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

The pay range for this role is based on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions regardless of race, gender, age, religion, or any other protected characteristic. They include skill set, experience and training, licensure and certification, and other business and organizational needs. This range estimate has been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. 

Everstory Partners

At Everstory Partners, our mission is to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss. Everstory is our brand promise, created in April 2023, to destigmatize death care. Everstory is a unique blend of long-standing traditions of caring for the deceased with a fresh perspective that death is a natural and beautiful part of the human experience that should be planned and celebrated. Since 1999, the company has grown to include 469 cemetery, funeral, and cremation locations serving more than 50,000 families a year across the United States and Puerto Rico. At the heart of our mission is a deep understanding of the profound and complex nature of grief. Every person's journey through loss is unique, and we are committed to providing compassionate and personalized support. We also believe that grief is not a problem to be solved or a burden to manage alone, but rather a natural part of the human experience. Backed by our national strength, our local team's role is to be a steady presence that provides comfort and guidance, while partnering with families to celebrate the life and legacy of the person who has passed.

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