Caren Guidry
Houston
Summary
Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record at Everest Funeral Concierge Services, excelling in strategic sales planning and relationship management. Expert in driving operational optimization and team development, consistently surpassing sales growth metrics. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, fostering high-performance cultures, and delivering impactful training programs to enhance productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director, North American Sales
Everest Funeral Concierge Services
01.2020 - Current
- Serve as the primary liaison between sales teams, executive leadership, and product carriers.
- Lead national sales strategies, operational workflows, and product implementation plans.
- Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for field and corporate sales teams.
- Resolve high-level issues within sales channels and maintain agent engagement.
- Generate and distribute detailed sales reports to support performance monitoring.
- Recruit, hire, and develop new sales personnel to support organizational growth.
- Provide national field coverage and support, driving retention and productivity.
Regional Sales Director / Executive National Coordinator
Everest Funeral Concierge Services
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Built and nurtured productive relationships regionally and nationally to boost visibility and adoption of funeral concierge services.
- Conducted in-depth product training and onboarding for regional sales offices.
- Consistently exceeded sales growth metrics and enhanced regional performance.
- Managed and supported operational and account management activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments and external carriers to align strategy and improve outcomes.
- Traveled extensively to ensure effective relationship management and training delivery.
Business Development & Recruitment Specialist
Rilo Engineering Services
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Developed and executed recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Built and maintained candidate pipelines for technical and professional roles.
- Ensured compliance in recruitment documentation and candidate communications.
- Focused on creating value-based relationships with clients and candidates to improve retention and engagement.
Education
M.B.A. - Business Administration
University of St. Thomas
01.2012
B.B.A. - Finance
University of Houston
01.2005
Skills
- Strategic Sales Planning
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Training & Development
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Operational Optimization
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Presentation & Communication
- Goal-Oriented Execution
- Training development
Timeline
Executive Director, North American Sales
Everest Funeral Concierge Services
01.2020 - Current
Regional Sales Director / Executive National Coordinator
Everest Funeral Concierge Services
01.2014 - 01.2020
Business Development & Recruitment Specialist
Rilo Engineering Services
01.2012 - 01.2014
M.B.A. - Business Administration
University of St. Thomas
B.B.A. - Finance
University of Houston
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