Service Corporation International · 22 hours ago
Assistant Sales Manager
Service Corporation International celebrates lives and their associates. The Assistant Sales Manager is responsible for achieving annual pre-need sales volume and margin goals, providing feedback to sales representatives, and developing a strong sales team.
CommercialFamilyFuneralsService Industry
Responsibilities
Qualifies sales leads by asking probing questions and providing information; schedules sales appointments
Applying sales skills presents pre-need services and products to consumers and influences the importance of pre-need. Completes electronic sales contract and closes the sales
Generates sales leads by presenting pre-need presentations or information at community or non-profit events and consumer homes
Ensures contracts and paperwork are accurately and thoroughly completed by Sales Representative in a timely manner
Builds positive business relationships within the community, non-profit, and civic organizations in order to build Brand presence
Developing and achieving AOR and individual sales goals
Learning how to apply market demographics, share, and growth/decline rates to develop annual sales goals for sales team
Responsible for developing an annual financial budget, monitoring and approving expenses, and achieving financial budget in both revenue and expense
Approves time cards prior to deadline, initiates personnel change transactions
Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned
Coach revenue generators on techniques, technology, and influential personal style. Provide timely constructive feedback; may recommend re-training. Facilitates answers to sales and commissions questions
Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team. Understand team members career aspirations and provide assignments to develop skills and/or close gaps. Constructively address issues and provide tangible and appropriate feedback. Apply a proactive and collaborative management style in order to increase employee engagement and minimize turnover. Monitor training requirements ensuring staff is current
Responsible for screening candidates (internal and external) and hiring or promoting a skilled and effective staff. Collaborates with Field Management on Associate Performance, pay increases, special pays, and career advancements
Discipline staff as necessary. Writes development plans to close behavior or skill gaps. Collaborates with Human Resources throughout discipline, development, and termination processes. Initiates discussions to terminate underperforming staff. Recommends and discusses terminations with Leadership
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent required
Valid and current driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required
Sales Management experience of 1-2 years required
Prior revenue generating sales experience with a demonstrable record of exceeding annual sales goals required
Experience giving presentations to consumer audiences or public speaking ability required
Administrative skills necessary to manage work force, administrative transactions, and planning / forecasting responsibilities
Ability to present products and service information with compassion and influence to consumers one-on-one or in a group/public setting
Computer literate and proficient with MS Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point
Ability to use computerized databases for sales presentations and electronic contracts
Preferred
Advanced education strongly preferred for continued career advancement
Experience with in-home sales a plus
Experience in the Funeral Services Industry strongly desired
Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
Sick Leave
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Service Corporation International
Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI), headquartered in Houston, Texas, is North America’s leading provider of death care products and services.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6B2024-09-12Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2021-05-24Post Ipo Debt· $800M
1974-05-14IPO
Recent News
2025-11-05
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