Independent Sales Contractor - Northstar Memorial Group

We are seeking an Independent Sales Representative for San Jacinto Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Houston, TX (Harris County). In this role, you will be responsible for generating pre-need sales for locations in your market.

Why should you consider this Opportunity?

1. You consider yourself a “one call closer” with the track record to back it up
2. You have 2+ years of direct sales experience and a reputation for consistently hitting the quota
3. Your high emotional intelligence and strong communication skills make you a natural presenter
4. You’re a tenacious, enthusiastic, and disciplined self-starter
5. You’re motivated by the opportunity to earn $70,000 or more a year

Responsibilities

• Actively builds relationships in the community to educate and guide families in their pre-planning decisions
• Excels in his/her ability to set an appointment, and give a preplanning guide presentation.
• Utilizes our proprietary software, Navigator, to complete contracts timely, neatly, and accurately.
• Actively tracks all sales activity and ratios to measure areas of strength and areas that need improvement
• Uses Velocify to track all contacts and ensure professional follow-up
• Prospects regularly use multiple methods including cold calling, door knocking, mailers, seminars, and outside events
• Provides world-class customer service, a positive attitude, and a willingness to do “Whatever it takes”
• Keeps current in areas as they relate to our profession (veteran’s benefits, social security benefits, end-of-life decisions, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct or in-home sales experience
• 2+ years of public speaking & presentation experience

Required Qualifications

• Discipline, high energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong people skills; high emotional intelligence
• Must be able to work independently and take minimal direction
• Strong ability to earn trust and use consultative selling techniques
• Ability to effectively present to groups of people
• Ability to build and maintain relationships within the community
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Experience handling difficult situations with confidence and compassion
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid state driver’s license, and a satisfactory driving record

Job Type: Independent Contractor. Commission-based pay only.