Now Hiring - Peter Troost Monument Company - Sales Manager in Chicago, IL

Full description of the position

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven sales manager to oversee our Kornick & Berliner Monument location in Chicago on Devon Ave. Serving the Chicago community and families since 1929, we are proud to be the largest family-owned cemetery headstone/monument company in the nation! The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing and cultivating relationships with area funeral homes, cemetery sextons and families in order to provide customized products and services to meet our customers' needs. This role requires exceptional entrepreneurship skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. Join our company and be part of something that generations will cherish for a lifetime! What will you do in this position as Sales Manager?

• Based at our Chicago location on Devon Ave, you will sell our products and services skillfully and successfully to help families while also assisting funeral directors and cemetery sextons with their sales orders.
• Provide superior customer service addressing customer inquiries with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Create/Design personalized cemetery headstone designs following cemetery regulations and customer input.
• Accurately process sales orders, including specifying all necessary details of materials, style, measurement, finish, and design in our customized state-of-the-art ERP system.
• Follow up on the status of sales orders, take customer payments; correspond to prospective customers, and finalize orders.
• Visit area cemeteries in designated areas to identify granite to be matched, verify inscriptions, take rubbings and photos in order to complete a sales order.
• Maintain a friendly, professional relationship with funeral directors, their staffs and cemetery personnel.
• This position manages one full-time office support person. What are we looking for in a Sales Manager?
• Previous retail or commission sales required.
• Entrepreneurship mentality taking ownership of the overall success of the location.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and precision in completing tasks.
• Ability to work independently with reliable attendance.
• Strong computer skills (SAP/ERP experience helpful).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. What do we offer?
• A comprehensive training program like no other to ensure your success!
• Competitive salary plus commission and bonus with no cap on commission. First year earnings between $55k - $75K.
• Schedule will consist of working 9:00am - 5:00pm five days a week Monday - Thursday and Friday 9:00am -4:00pm.
• Full-time employment at a stable, growing company with a stellar 135-year reputation.

Benefits

include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Plus, matching 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more.
• Opportunity to work at a company where individuals are recognized and contribute significantly and directly to our success. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends Experience:
• Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)
• commission sales: 3 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person