Foundation Partners Group · 5 months ago
Pre-Planning Advisor
Foundation Partners Group is revolutionizing the funeral industry and is seeking a Pre-Planning Advisor to join their team. This role involves selling pre-arranged funeral contracts and cemetery property while developing personal sales leads and providing client family services.
ConsumerHome DecorService Industry
Responsibilities
Sells company pre-arranged funeral contracts, along with cemetery property and merchandise in accordance with established sales objectives and procedures
Sales are made in advance of need. Funding mechanisms for prearrangements include cash sales and installment sales
Completes contracts and other documents as required to provide sales and customer service in accordance with company policies
Develops personal sales leads through personal contacts, telephone solicitation activity, family follow-ups, and group marketing activities such as direct mail, media, mall kiosks, or home show booths
Sets appointments and makes presentations in prospective client family homes to sell prearrangements
Attends visitations, funerals, and interment services of client families. This serves the dual purpose of expressing personal interest and concern for the family and strengthening relationships for follow-up calls and appointments with extended family, friends, and associates directed to preneed sales presentations
Attends sales meetings and group sales activities as directed
Provides client family services in support of the primary outside sales responsibility. Services include answering questions, escorting visitors, researching client family files and records, and assisting client families as needed
Maintains records of personal sales activity and performance results in the manner prescribed by the company
Reviews any deviation from prescribed policies or procedures including, but not limited to, prices, credit, discounts, contract terms, and conditions of sale and refers them to sales management
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong preference for some formal training in business or business-related areas
Insurance license or the ability to obtain an insurance license (depending on the funding mechanism for the product sold)
Must have the ability to travel independently
Valid state-issued driver's license with a clear driving record
Preferred
Experience in commissioned sales is preferred
Benefits
Entry-level and experienced professionals; students, and veterans – we offer complete career paths regardless of your career and life stage
Unique ShareLife® technology lets you create one-of-a-kind life celebrations for the families you serve
Competitive salaries and performance incentives
Team member referral program
Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance
Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
401k with company match
Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability
Company
Foundation Partners Group
Foundation Partners Group is a portfolio company that owns and operates funeral homes and cemeteries.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-06-25Acquired
2015-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Recent News
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