Business Development Representative

Job TitleOur associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.Job DescriptionSources prospects, builds network, and initiates calls to people, businesses, and clients with the goal of selling products or services. Applies a variety of sales techniques to accomplish goals. Enters sales in computer and follows up on product/service customer issues.Job ResponsibilitiesLead Generating and SalesInitiate, develop and follow up on business leads. Cold call, direct email, and perform other lead generation activities. Obtain names and numbers of potential customers from telephone directors or purchased lists. Schedule appointments for sales representatives to meet with potential clients.Persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation. Explain products or services in detail. Answer questions from customers. Explain or negotiate prices.Enter customer and sales information into database. Obtain or verify customer information, including address, phone number, and payments methods. Record various system transactions and confidential recordkeeping.Follow up on orders to ensure product satisfaction. Resolve customer issues about orders or payment information.Conduct customer surveys to ascertain level of customer service and product/service satisfaction.Educational/Experience/Minimum RequirementsEducation:High school educationExperience:One (1) year of sales or customer service experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Persistent, motivated to close sales, handles rejection well, results drivenTime management skillsCustomer service skillsTelephone and lead prospecting skillsProfessionalismKnowledge of the products being soldWork EnvironmentWhen considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors may apply:Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditionsLimited amount of local and/or multiple location traveling requiredProfessional Dress is required when in contact with families.Work PosturesWhen considering the work postures associated with this job, the following factors may apply:Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per daySitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per dayClimbing stairs to access buildings frequentlyPhysical DemandsWhen considering the physical demands associated with this job, the following factors may apply:Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usageWork HoursWhen considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply:Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arisesCompensation: $17.00 - $18.00 per hourAn individual's pay within the scale is based on several factors that may include one or more of the following: background, skills, relevant experience, performance, education and work location.Benefits: Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance ProgramPostal Code: 92683 Category (Portal Searching): Sales Job Location: US-CA - Westminster