Sales Professional Jobs in Ohio
Sales Professional jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where major employers like Nationwide Insurance, Sherwin-Williams, and Cardinal Health maintain large sales organizations and hire across every level of experience. Demand is especially strong in insurance, medical devices, and B2B technology sales, reflecting Ohio's role as a headquarters state for Fortune 500 companies. Roles range from entry-level account development to senior enterprise sales and regional management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Accountable for serving client families by making at need cemetery arrangements and selling pre-need arrangements. The Sales Professional serves families by providing exemplary personalized service and plays an essential role in generating revenue for the cemetery as well as acting as the primary contact for families.Job Responsibilities
Lead Generation
- Holds self-accountable for prospecting a minimum of 1-2 hours each day
- Obtains referrals from families served by the location
- Networks and builds community and civic relationships
- Explains and presents presentations to families served and referred families
- Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity
Build Relationships with Families
- Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner
- Connects with families through listening, honest communication and genuine concern
- Develops an understanding of each family’s unique needs and offers solutions that provide value to them
- Stays in touch with families to ensure satisfaction
- Prepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail
- Follows through on all customer problems and requests
- Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals
- Earns the right to gain referrals to offer protection to protect family members, and the family’s relatives and friends, by educating them on the benefits of pre-planning
Teamwork
- Represents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in the future
- Collaborates and teams with funeral directors, location managers, and other members of funeral home and or cemetery staff, to provide seamless, high quality service
- Thoroughly and completely reviews previous services and contacts with families to prepare to support current needs and or sales
- Shares family concerns with rest of the SCI team
Minimum Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
Experience
- High school equivalency and 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
- 1-2 years of customer service or sales industry experience preferred
Licenses
- Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Insurance license if required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to pass the Company’s internal presentation certification within thirty days of hire
- Ability to work a number of evenings and or weekends every month
- Ability to drive frequently
- Ability to obtain and maintain an insurance license if required by state/province
- Flexible hours but, at times must have the ability to work up to 12 hours in a day
- Ability to treat others with empathy and respect
- Knowledge of computers and some software
- Customer service skills
Compensation: $50,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
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Postal Code: 44026 Category (Portal Searching): Sales Job Location: US-OH - ChesterlandOur associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Accountable for serving client families by making at need cemetery arrangements and selling pre-need arrangements. The Sales Professional serves families by providing exemplary personalized service and plays an essential role in generating revenue for the cemetery as well as acting as the primary contact for families.Job Responsibilities
Lead Generation
- Holds self-accountable for prospecting a minimum of 1-2 hours each day
- Obtains referrals from families served by the location
- Networks and builds community and civic relationships
- Explains and presents presentations to families served and referred families
- Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity
Build Relationships with Families
- Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner
- Connects with families through listening, honest communication and genuine concern
- Develops an understanding of each family’s unique needs and offers solutions that provide value to them
- Stays in touch with families to ensure satisfaction
- Prepares for all appointments and performs all procedures with professionalism and attention to detail
- Follows through on all customer problems and requests
- Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals
- Earns the right to gain referrals to offer protection to protect family members, and the family’s relatives and friends, by educating them on the benefits of pre-planning
Teamwork
- Represents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in the future
- Collaborates and teams with funeral directors, location managers, and other members of funeral home and or cemetery staff, to provide seamless, high quality service
- Thoroughly and completely reviews previous services and contacts with families to prepare to support current needs and or sales
- Shares family concerns with rest of the SCI team
Minimum Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
Experience
- High school equivalency and 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and experience
- 1-2 years of customer service or sales industry experience preferred
Licenses
- Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Insurance license if required by state/province law and as prescribed by each state board
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to pass the Company’s internal presentation certification within thirty days of hire
- Ability to work a number of evenings and or weekends every month
- Ability to drive frequently
- Ability to obtain and maintain an insurance license if required by state/province
- Flexible hours but, at times must have the ability to work up to 12 hours in a day
- Ability to treat others with empathy and respect
- Knowledge of computers and some software
- Customer service skills
Compensation: $50,000 to $100,000 targeted compensation (with higher earnings potential based on exceptional performance)
#SCI
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Sales Professional Job Market in Ohio
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales professional jobs across Ohio.
- Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue targets in a quota-carrying role
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Active Ohio insurance license for roles in property, casualty, life, or health sales
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot for pipeline management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client presentations and negotiations
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within an assigned Ohio territory
Sales Professional Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sales professional in Ohio?
Most sales professional roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree and, for insurance or financial products, a state-issued license from the Ohio Department of Insurance. Candidates pursuing insurance sales must pass the relevant Ohio licensing exam and complete required pre-licensing education. For medical device, technology, or B2B sales, hiring managers prioritize demonstrated sales experience or a degree in business, life sciences, or engineering over formal licensure.
Which companies hire sales professionals in Ohio?
Employers hiring sales professionals in Ohio right now include Service Corporation International, Grupo Bimbo, and Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of insurance carriers, healthcare companies, and industrial manufacturers makes it one of the more active states for consistent, year-round sales hiring.
Which Ohio cities have the most sales professional jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton account for the largest share of sales professional openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the most volume as the state capital and a hub for insurance, financial services, and technology companies, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw hiring from healthcare systems, industrial distributors, and consumer goods firms with deep roots in those metros.
Are there remote sales professional jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than many fields, since sales work focused on phone, email, and video outreach translates well to remote environments. About 29% of sales professional openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how common inside sales and account management roles have become. Territory-based and field sales roles, by contrast, still require regular travel within Ohio.
How can I get hired as a sales professional in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an inside sales or sales development representative role, which large Ohio employers like Nationwide, Progressive, and AEP use as structured entry points for candidates without direct sales experience. Many Ohio universities and community colleges partner with local employers on internship pipelines that convert to full-time offers. Obtaining an Ohio insurance pre-license certification, even before being hired, signals commitment and can move an application ahead of other entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to sales professional jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to sales professional jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is required to see the listings.
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