Sales Apprentice

Abilene, TX

Full Time

Sales

Entry Level

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Dedicated.
Disciplined.
Different.
Industry Leader.
Helper of People.

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We are currently seeking a high energy, self-motivated individual to join our team as a Sales Apprentice for our Sales Leadership Development Academy.

The Sales LDA is is a 3-year learning pathway that aims to empower people with the foundational mindset and skillset necessary for fast-tracking into a potential sales leadership position at DIG.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Proven interest and aptitude for sales and leadership.
Able to relocate to different regions up to 3 times over a 2- to 3-year period.
Able to travel outside of Abilene, for up to 5 consecutive days.
Adept at cultivating meaningful professional relationships.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong ability to prioritize and manage tasks.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Learn the DIG sales process through comprehensive, practical training.
Demonstrate competence in essential sales skills, including but not limited to prospecting, presentations, and resolving concerns.
Gain firsthand experience in full-time sales responsibilities through job shadowing, ride-alongs, meetings and events, and other immersive activities.
Obtain the necessary licensing to sell preneed insurance products.
Collaborate with sales management and other relevant teams to ensure alignment of sales efforts with organizational objectives.
Develop your unique leadership style and voice by engaging with mentors, completing assigned readings, and coordinating special projects.
Pursue continuous learning about best practices and trends in the field.
Communicate and reinforce the mission of DIG and its subsidiaries.
Exemplify DIG core values of love, growth, and community.

Education and Experience:
Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, marketing, communications, education, or a related field, or a degree from an accredited mortuary science program.

At least 2 years of professional experience in funeral service, sales, marketing, or other roles involving customer relationship management.

Preferred:

3-5 years of professional experience in funeral service, sales, marketing, or other roles involving customer relationship management.

About Funeral Directors Life

Funeral Directors Life offers an award-winning workplace that is truly one-of-a-kind. The company has been recognized with numerous workplace awards, including the prestigious FORTUNE magazine “Best Small & Medium Workplaces” List, the “Best Workplaces in Finance & Insurance” List, the “Best Workplaces for Millennials” List, and the “Best Workplaces in Texas” List. The company is also a winner of the top 100 “Best Companies to Work for in Texas,” published by Texas Monthly.

Based in Abilene, TX, Funeral Directors Life offers a unique corporate culture and benefits that our employees love! Founded on Christian principles of leadership through service, integrity, honesty, and respect, the company is dedicated to serving the funeral profession and helping funeral homes enhance their service to families in a rapidly changing marketplace. In fact, our mission is "to be known as the best, most-respected provider of service to the funeral industry."

So, what makes Funeral Directors Life such a great place to work? We apply these same principles to how we treat our employees: offering excellent compensation, a fun, friendly, and supportive work environment, and more benefits and perks than we can mention; including employer-paid health coverage, 401 (k) matching, life insurance, an on-site clinic, a 24-hour fitness center, free fresh fruit and beverages, a corporate university, book studies, and many personal growth opportunities for mind, body, and soul.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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