What are the responsibilities and job description for the Funeral Planning Specialist position at Directors Investment Group?
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Funeral Planning Specialist to join our team at Funeral Directors Life. As a member of our sales team, you will be responsible for meeting with families in the Baker, LA area to discuss their funeral wishes and provide guidance on planning ahead.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping others and have a strong desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients.
Main Responsibilities:
- Meet with families to discuss their funeral wishes and provide guidance on planning ahead
- Work closely with funeral homes to ensure seamless execution of preneed plans
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with funeral directors and other stakeholders
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and developments to continuously improve services
Requirements:
- Louisiana Life Insurance License (highly preferred)
- Funeral industry experience (highly preferred)
- Highly ethical approach to sales
- Proven track record of sales success
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Excellent problem identification and resolution skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office
- Comfortable working with user-friendly sales software and CRM software
- Able to collaborate with others and work as part of a team
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Creative and innovative - someone who will take initiative and ownership in their role
- Valid driver's license
Benefits:
- Base salary and uncapped commissions
- Generous volume bonuses
- Ongoing training and development from our supportive sales management team
- Opportunity to qualify for fun, amazing, all-expenses paid annual incentive trips
- Participation in sales contests for the opportunity to earn cash prizes
