Sales Manager Trainee

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Develops a well-trained sales staff that meets or exceeds all sales quotas, increases market share and customer base within established budgetary levels while maintaining the highest ethical standards and observing Company policies and procedures. **Staff Management and Leadership** + Meet and exceed established location sales quotas + Ensure that Sales Counselors utilize methods as outlined in training manuals while observing Company policies and procedures + Provide initial and ongoing sales instruction to ensure that all Sales Counselors meet or exceed the needs of the customers + Manage Sales Counselors acting as their primary reference regarding the aftercare process, prospecting, product knowledge, sales presentations, closing skills, prices, terms, paperwork, sales guideline questions, compliance issues, and delivery of customer service **Market Share** + Develop marketing programs that complement the geography, demographics, ethnicity, or religions of the community + Analyze and be aware of competitor pricing + Plan and participate in community events designed to develop prospects and heighten awareness of the location **Expense Management** + Review all pre-need contracts and at-need cemetery contracts to ensure compliance with HMIS, state/provincial, and or federal laws + Approve all discounts offered to customers + Prepare reports that demonstrate compliance with financial controls **Operations Support** + Maintain all marketing materials, training manuals, sales equipment, and other sales supplies + Ensure that sales programs, incentives and awards, and sales presentations are budgeted, approved, and conform to Company policies + Maintain all sales rooms and offices in a clean and orderly fashion to provide a professional atmosphere for Sales Counselors and the public **Compliance** + Ensure that all sales counselors follow the Code of Conduct and obtain proper licensure + Ensure compliance of sales practices with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + Sales experience is helpful but not mandatory + Bilingual Spanish required + High level of comfort using computer systems within a sales environment + Previous experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is a plus + High level of integrity, dedication, and desire to succeed + Desire to help others and earn a competitive income + Ability to work well as part of a team and independently + Creative, outgoing, and energetic + Comfortable with in-home sales and conducting group presentations + A good driving record and a valid driver's license + Experience presenting, training, coaching, and motivating salespeople and sales forces a plus **Licenses** + Valid state/province driver's license with good driving record + Insurance license as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** + Working knowledge of Windows-based PC environment and MS Office applications + Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management systems is a plus + Ability to maintain confidentiality + Ability to work beyond standard business hours when necessary to service customers + Ability to set goals for employees that are challenging but achievable **Compensation:** $22-$30.80/hr. **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 As part of your pre-employment background check, your criminal conviction history will be verified, given that this role requires the following material job duties: Working with or around client families, colleagues, and working with confidential information. Convictions creating a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the identified job duties may result in the withdrawal of a conditional job offer. Postal Code: 91204 Category (Portal Searching): Sales Job Location: US-CA - Glendale Job Profile ID: S00133 Time Type: Full time Location Name: Callanan & Woods Scovern Mortuary