Sales Support Specialist

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Dedicated.
Disciplined.
Different.
Helper of People.
If so, let's talk!!

We are currently seeking a high energy, self-motivated individual to join our team as a Sales Support Specialist.

The Sales Support Specialist works closely to assist the Sales Executive team, Active Sales Managers, Sales Management team, and the Funeral Directors Life Marketing team to support lead generation activities, CRM coordination, reporting, and process improvement to help Sales teams operate efficiently and effectively.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or coursework in business, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in sales support, administrative support, customer service, or a related role preferred.
• Strong verbal, phone, and digital communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong data entry and typing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Customer-focused mindset with a service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and personalities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and processes.

• Communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of DIG and its subsidiaries.
• Exemplify DIG core values of love, growth, and community.
• Assist Sales Management and Active Sales Managers with reporting, organization, and administrative support.
• Schedule, maintain, and distribute sales reports using Online Access and CRM systems.
• Onboard agents and users into CRM platforms and related sales tools.
• Create and maintain CRM list views for Sales Managers and Select Producers.
• Coordinate and manage leads through the CRM system.
• Perform routine data entry, record maintenance, and general office support tasks.
• Provide support to Funeral Homes and Sales teams for various products and services.
• Maintain positive working relationships with Sales Managers, Producers, and internal partners.
• Use sound judgment to provide quality service to funeral home clients.
• Identify process gaps and develop creative solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.

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 Millennia ls” 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.