NorthStar is seeking a dynamic Community Development Advisor (Sales) at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Leesburg FL. (Lake County). Our sales teams redefine the way families honor their loved ones. We dont just sell; we guide inspire and innovate. We prioritize financially stable roles ensuring individual efforts are rewarded and recognized. Our Sales team is driven focused and determined; we lead the industry with personalized options for families to honor their loved ones.
About the Role: Are you passionate about making a difference in your community As a Community Development Advisor you will play a crucial role in helping families plan for the future. In your assigned market area you will generate preneed sales for cemetery property merchandise services and prearranged funeral/cremation plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Community Engagement & Partnerships: Build meaningful relationships with community groups (churches civic groups veteran organizations hospice senior living etc.) to educate and guide families preplanning decisions. Schedule and conduct preplanning seminars
- Sales & Customer Outreach: Set appointments deliver compelling preplanning guides and product presentations and provide professional park tours. Contact new and existing customers to discuss how our products and services can meet their needs
- Prospecting & Sales Strategies: Prospect daily using multiple methods (cold calling door knocking mailers seminars outside events web leads park patrolling file reviews direct mail) following NorthStars sales playbook. Schedule 1012 preneed appointments each week tracked in the CRM
- Customer Service & Inquiry Response: Provide worldclass customer service with a positive attitude and a willingness to do Whatever it takes. Answer telephone inquiries about cemetery products and services preneed planning
- Administrative & Performance Tracking: Complete paperwork timely neatly and accurately ensuring all contract processing requirements are met. Actively track all sales activity and ratios to measure areas of strength and improvement. Use CRM to track all contacts and ensure professional followup
- Professional Development: Stay current on topics related to our profession (veterans benefits social security benefits endoflife decisions etc.). Attend training programs scheduled with sales leaders and regional leadership
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
- Must have reliable transportation
- Knowledge of current federal state and local regulations related to the cemetery and funeral industry
Why Join the Hillcrest Memorial Team
NorthStar has proudly earned a spot on USA Todays Top Employers to Work For list for four consecutive years. Were also consistently ranked among Selling Powers Top 50 Companies to Sell For. At NorthStar we dont just offer sales careerswe provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact on others while unlocking lifechanging income potential for yourself.
- Impactful Work: Make a difference in your community by helping families plan for the future
- Uncapped Commissions: We do not cap the amount of commission you can make; you decide your compensation and we provide you with the training and tools to make it happen
- Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning and professional development
- Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values compassion respect and excellence
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority