Funeral Services Consultant

Job Description

Applications are invited to fill in the vacant position of Funeral Services Consultant.

Reporting to: The Business Development Executive

The main purpose of this role is to set up a funeral services ecosystem and achieve funeral sales targets for the department.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this role will include:

• Assist the Funeral services Sales teams with competitor information to assist Sales.
• Engage Service providers as Distribution agents for funeral cash and services products.
• Develop tailor-made funeral service products for distribution through the Funeral service provider network.
• Enhancement of current funeral services product to increase appeal across all market segments.
• Ensure client needs are met satisfactorily at all times.
• Develop product distribution strategies through multiple sales channels.
• Engage Service providers and distributors in regular discussions to transfer knowledge about insurance, company’s product offerings and understand their issues/concerns about selling insurance.

The ideal position holder should possess the following competencies, skills & experience:

• At least 3 years experience in Insurance or Funeral Services sales.
• Funeral services experience is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more project management tools.
• A Diploma or first degree in a Business-related field.
• Be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing with an energetic charismatic, and approachable style.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage through organizational change

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters together with CV’s, clearly stating position applied for in the subject field to: [email protected] not later than 5 August 2022

Being an equal opportunity employer applications are encouraged from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, sex or disabilities.