Trainee Sales Manager

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!Assist Sales Manager in developing a well-trained sales staff that meets or exceed 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.Assist with staff management and leadershipMeet and exceed established location sales quotasAssist Sales Counselors with utilizing methods as set forth in training manuals while observing Company policies and proceduresAssist Sales Manager by providing initial and ongoing sales instruction to ensure that all Sales Counselors meet or exceed the needs of the customersHelp 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 serviceMarket ShareHelp develop marketing programs that complement the geography, demographics, ethnicity, or religions of the communityAnalyze and be aware of competitor pricingPlan and participate in community events designed to develop prospects and heighten awareness of the locationExpense ManagementReview all pre-need contracts and at-need cemetery contracts to ensure compliance with HMIS, state/provincial and or federal lawsApprove all discounts offered to customersPrepare reports that demonstrate compliance with financial controlsOperations SupportMaintain all marketing materials, training manuals, sales equipment and other sales suppliesEnsure that sales programs, incentives and awards, and sales presentations are budgeted, approved and conform to Company policiesMaintain all sales rooms and offices in a clean and orderly fashion to provide a professional atmosphere for Sales Counselors and the publicComplianceEnsure that all sales counselors follow the Code of Conduct and obtain proper licensureEnsure compliance of sales practices with federal, state/provincial and local regulationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh school or equivalentBachelor’s degree preferredExperienceSales experience not requiredSales Counselor and sales supervisory experience preferredExperience presenting, training, coaching and motivating salespeople and sales forces a plusLicensesValid state/province driver’s license with good driving recordInsurance license as required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state boardKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of Windows-based PC environment and MS office applicationsKnowledge of Customer Relationship Management systems a plusAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to work beyond standard business hours when necessary to service customersAbility to set goals for employees that are challenging but achievable#SCIPostal Code: 53005Category (Portal Searching): SalesJob Location: US-WI - BrookfieldJob Profile ID: S00133Time Type: Full timeLocation Name: Wisconsin Memorial Park Inc