AFP Position Available at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes

We are looking for a dynamic community leader to join our team as an Advance Funeral Planner (AFP). Benefits & Compensation: • 50,000 - $75,000++ with uncapped earning potential • Yearly leadership vacations to recognize success • On site expert support for new funeral professionals • Extensive lead generation and marketing support programs • Activity and referral-based leads programs • Quarterly strategy meetings at the Breslin Center at Michigan State University • Flexible scheduling with client families

AFP’s are community leaders who use their interpersonal skills to build relationships and market the services of the funeral home. This outside sales representative and community liaison is responsible for helping families prearrange and prefund final arrangements with Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes.

This team member will have a meaningful career helping community members plan for a very important event, while having a strong income opportunity. The ideal candidate will be professional, self-motivated, outgoing and looking to help families in their community.

Qualified Candidates:

• Must possess an upstanding reputation

• Strong interpersonal sales abilities

• Easily develops relationships and consistently networks in community • Ability to effectively finalize a buying decision with client families

• Ability to maintain a routine to generate sales activity

• Professional Attire Required

• Comfortable with commission-based position

• Current life insurance license or the ability to obtain one

• The ideal candidate must be able to successfully close
appointments, possess a self-motivated attitude, and be able to generate leads.

Job Type: Full-time Compensation (Commission Based): $50,000 to $75,000++/year, depending on experience

Experience: Outside or Inside Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

License: Life or Limited Life Insurance License (or ability to obtain)

The funeral home seeking this dynamic individual is Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes. Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes is one of the area’s most respected funeral care providers with locations in Owosso, Durand, Perry, Laingsburg, Corunna, and Bancroft.

Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes has partnered with Great Lakes Partnership (www.greatlakespartnership.com), a Michigan-based funeral home marketing company specializing in proactive and progressive marketing and lead generation. Great Lakes Partnership also provides personalized onsite coaching and support to ensure success.

Please do not contact the funeral home about this position. Send resume and cover letter to Jon O’Hara at Great Lakes Partnership. johara@greatlakespartnership.com

Job Type: Full-time Compensation (Commission-Based): $50,000.00 to $75,000.00++ /year