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Sales Professional - Inside Sales

The Family Service Counselor is responsible for generating leads, networking, and conducting presentations to assist families with cemetery and pre-need arrangements. They act as the primary point of contact, building trust-based relationships to ensure high-quality service and family satisfaction.

  • On-site
  • Victoria, BC
  • Posted Aug 25, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Accountable for serving client families by making at need cemetery arrangements, and selling pre-need arrangements. The Family Service Counselor serves families by providing exemplary personalized service and plays an essential role in generating revenue for the cemetery as well as acting as the primary contact for families. Job Responsibilities Lead Generation Holds self-accountable for prospecting each day Obtains referrals from families served by the location Networks and builds community and civic relationships Explains and presents presentations to families served and referred families Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity Build Relationships with Families Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner Connects with families through listening, honest communication and genuine concern Develops an understanding of each family’s unique needs and offers solutions that provide value to them Stays in touch with families to ensure satisfaction Prepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail Follows through on all customer problems and requests Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals Earns the right to gain referrals to offer protection to protect family members, and the family’s relatives and friends, by educating them on the benefits of pre-planning Teamwork Represents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in the future Collaborates and teams with funeral directors, location managers, and other members of funeral home and or cemetery staff, to provide seamless, high quality service Thoroughly and completely reviews previous services and contacts with families to prepare to support current needs and or sales Shares family concerns with rest of the SCI team Minimum Requirements Education 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience Experience 1-2 years of customer service or sales industry experience preferred Licenses Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to drive frequently Ability to treat others with empathy and respect Knowledge of computers and some software Customer service skills Compensation The estimated total target for this position in the first year typically ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 annually, consisting of a strong commission-based incentive structure and base pay. In subsequent years, sales professionals commonly earn 100,000 to 150,000 or more annually. Actual compensation will vary based on individual performance, geographic location, and applicable business conditions. The position includes an hourly rate of $18.25/hr as part of the total compensation structure. Benefits include - Medical, Dental, AD&D Insurance and more RRSP Matching and Deferred Profit Sharing company programs 2 weeks vacation is paid out each paycheck #SCI Postal Code: V8Y 1B4 Category (Portal Searching): Sales Job Location: CA-BC - Victoria

What you’ll do

The Family Service Counselor is responsible for generating leads, networking, and conducting presentations to assist families with cemetery and pre-need arrangements. They act as the primary point of contact, building trust-based relationships to ensure high-quality service and family satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates should have 1-2 years of college education or equivalent experience, along with 1-2 years in sales or customer service. A valid driver's license and the ability to treat families with empathy and respect are required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • AD&D insurance • RRSP matching • Deferred profit sharing • Paid vacation

Listed skills

  • Time managementPreferred
  • Customer servicePreferred
  • Problem solvingPreferred
  • SalesPreferred
  • CommunicationPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Lead generation
  • Sales
  • Customer service
  • Networking
  • Relationship building
  • Presentation skills
  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Computer literacy
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Active listening
  • Good Driving Record
  • Professionalism
  • Sales Prospecting
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Personalized Service
  • Selling Techniques
  • Lead Generation
  • Presentations
  • Relationship Building
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Honesty

Job areas

  • Sales
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Inside Sales Professional
  • Inside Sales Representative
  • Commercial Sales Representatives
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

Additional details

Minimum education
College diploma
Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week