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The California Prearrangement Advisors (CAPAA) play a pivotal role in generating sales through company-provided leads across various channels. The primary focus of CAPAAs involves in-person meetings with families and conducting preplanning seminars to discuss prearrangement options. CAPAAs also possess the capability to sell remotely when required, with the company providing necessary telecommunication platforms.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a network of customers from Company-provided leads.
- Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
- Communicates with customers to identify and understand their product or service needs; identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs.
- Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs.
- Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale.
- Daily use of SalesForce or applicable CRM system.
- Use of iPad to complete prearrangements electronically
- Attend daily, weekly,monthly calls, training, call blocks, floor time in the office or home.
- Report daily, weekly, monthly sales and appointments to Sales Manager.
- Comply with industry compliance during the entire sales process.
- Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity.
- Remains flexible with schedule to achieve results; often works nights and weekends.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Build Relationships with customers
- Establishes and maintains strong business relationships with client families.
- Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner.
- Stays in touch with customers to ensure satisfaction.
- Prepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail.
- Provides service beyond expectations to ensure satisfaction and to form the foundation for future sales based on long-term relationships.
- Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
- High school education or equivalent.
- 1-2 years of college or equivalent experience, preferred.
Certification/License
- Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- First 30 days of employment complete PAA Curriculum Certification Dignity University.
- California Limited Life Individual Agent License
Experience
- 2-5 years of Business to Consumer, Inside Homes/Remote Sales experience (preferred but not required).
- 1-2 years of industry experience (preferred but not required).
- 3-5 years in transferable experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional level of professionalism.
- Strong telephone, interpersonal, and communications skills.
- High level of compassion and integrity.
- Strong “one call/visit close” ability.
- Must be able to multi-task, set priorities, and manage appointments.
- Experience with in-home and/or seminar-based sales is preferred.
- Proficient computer skills are required, with experience working on a tablet preferred.
- Independent, self-reliant, and self-motivated.
- Excellent Customer Service Skills.
- Conveys information clearly and concisely in written and spoken communication.
- Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently.
- Resolves problems and provides solutions to customers in a timely manner.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Must be comfortable giving sales presentations to our target market, which is
- Comprised of seniors, typically 65 +.
- Reliable transportation.
- Own a cell phone.
WORK CONDITIONS
When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:
Work Environment
- Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions.
- Limited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling.
- Traveling to customer’s homes and local Business.
- Business casual attire is required when in contact with customers.
Total Compensation: $85K to $100+ No cap on earnings potential - Full-time
If you are a hard-working individual with a proven track record of success, and if it is time to find your 'WHY,' please contact us to learn more.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Postal Code: 92637
Category (Portal Searching): Sales
Job Location: US-CA - Laguna Woods