Sales Associate Job Opening

Employer: Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Inc.

Locations: Bloomfield, CT

Position Summary

Sales Associates (Family Service Advisors) serve families with care and compassion, educating and guiding them through the process of making informed decisions for advanced planning of cemetery needs, sudden loss of a loved one’s cemetery needs, and memorialization products and services. Family Service Advisors will demonstrate by example the value of the Catholic Church’s teachings on the Rite of Christian Burial in all their dealings with families, staff, and internal/external contacts.

We offer excellent compensation for motivated individuals, which includes a base salary plus commissions and incentives. Benefits include medical, dental, paid vacation and sick days, and retirement plans.

Reporting to the Family Service Director, Family Service Advisors interact with families, Cemetery Managers, and other personnel/departments. This is a performance-based sales and ministry position.

Education and Experience

• College degree preferred with 2-4 years working in a performance-based sales environment having face-to-face contact with the customer

Position Requirements Include, but are not limited to:

• Record of accomplishment in networking, developing leads, contacting referrals, setting appointments, and meeting monthly sales goals
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both in person and on the telephone, along with being an active listener
• Knowledge of the Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions
• Able to assist families with a “Family First” approach
• Knowledge of processes, principles, and methods for selling products and services
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work and make decisions under pressure and tight deadlines
• Proficient in the use of computers, software, and technology
• Valid state issued driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance is required.

About the Employer

Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford Inc. serves the living in life's most precious moments. Providing immediate and advanced planning cemetery services, Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Inc. assists in sharing this meaningful experience with family and friends through education and advising. Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Inc. is a charitable organization founded in faith and is an open source provider of information for end of life services. Local candidates only

Job Type: Full-time

License:

• Connecticut Driver's (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Sales cycle:

• Less than 90 days

Typical deal size:

• $6-24k

Onboarding time:

• Less than 1 month

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Other types of insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts