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Professional Listener Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Provet

Professional Mover

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$16 - $25/hr

Building Leaders, Always Branding, Listen, Fulfill, and Delight, and Creating a Fun Enthusiastic ... of professional work like Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Customer Service, Equipment operations ...

Provet

Professional Mover

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$16 - $25/hr

Building Leaders, Always Branding, Listen, Fulfill, and Delight, and Creating a Fun Enthusiastic ... of professional work like Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Customer Service, Equipment operations ...

Provet

Professional Mover

Murrieta, CA · On-site

$16 - $25/hr

Building Leaders, Always Branding, Listen, Fulfill, and Delight, and Creating a Fun Enthusiastic ... of professional work like Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Customer Service, Equipment operations ...

Skyhop Global

DRIVER

Ontario, CA

$16.25 - $20/hr

Your ability to listen, speak plainly and communicate effectively will be necessary. Applicants must have a clean driving record and valid driver's license. Be at least 21 years old. Must be able to ...

Skyhop Global

DRIVER

Ontario, CA

$16.25 - $20/hr

Your ability to listen, speak plainly and communicate effectively will be necessary. Applicants must have a clean driving record and valid driver's license. Be at least 21 years old. Must be able to ...

Skyhop Global

DRIVER

Ontario, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

Your ability to listen, speak plainly and communicate effectively will be necessary. Applicants must have a clean driving record and valid driver's license. Be at least 21 years old. Must be able to ...

Skyhop Global

DRIVER

Ontario, CA · On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

Your ability to listen, speak plainly and communicate effectively will be necessary. Applicants must have a clean driving record and valid driver's license. Be at least 21 years old. Must be able to ...

Therakos

Sr. Specialty Sales Professional

Irvine, CA · Remote

$131K - $188K/yr

Job Title Sr. Specialty Sales Professional Requisition JR000015859 Sr. Specialty Sales Professional ... Actively Listens * Manages Emotions * Flexes Customer Approach * Builds Customer Trust Business ...

Mallinckrodt

Sr. Specialty Sales Professional

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$131K - $188K/yr

Job Title Sr. Specialty Sales Professional Requisition JR000015859 Sr. Specialty Sales Professional ... Actively Listens * Manages Emotions * Flexes Customer Approach * Builds Customer Trust Business ...

Aire Serv

Service Professional Technician

Upland, CA

$32 - $40/hr

You understand what a customer is going through and show that you care by listening to their ... Excellent communication skills with customers and office team Professional appearance and ...

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How much do professional listener jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional listener in Riverside, CA is $17.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.05 and $19.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Professional Listener job?

A Professional Listener is someone who provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for others to talk and be heard. They actively listen, offer emotional support, and help people process their thoughts without giving advice or therapy. This role is often sought by those who need to express themselves without fear of criticism. It can be used in personal, professional, or emotional contexts. Professional Listeners may work independently or through listening services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Professional Listener position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Professional Listener, one needs exceptional active listening abilities, strong interpersonal communication skills, and often a background in counseling, psychology, or social work. Familiarity with case management databases, note-taking tools, and sometimes certification in mental health first aid or peer support training are commonly beneficial. High emotional intelligence, patience, and the ability to maintain confidentiality help individuals stand out in this position. These skills ensure trust-building, effective support, and ethical practice while managing sensitive conversations.

What are some of the common challenges faced by Professional Listeners, and how are they typically addressed?

A common challenge for Professional Listeners is managing emotional fatigue or compassion fatigue, as the role involves regularly hearing about clients' stressful or distressing experiences. To address this, many organizations offer regular supervision, peer support groups, and access to mental health resources to support the listener’s well-being. Another challenge is maintaining clear boundaries and professionalism, for which ongoing training and adherence to established protocols are crucial. Emphasizing self-care and setting realistic expectations helps Professional Listeners sustain their effectiveness and avoid burnout in this rewarding but emotionally demanding role.

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Infographic showing various Professional Listener job openings in Riverside, CA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Locum Tenens, 68% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,371 per year, or $17.5 per hour.
Sales Professional - Outside Sales

Sales Professional - Outside Sales

Service Corporation International

Upland, CA • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 28 days ago

Service Corporation International rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 93 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 8 rated funeral services

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
The Sales Professional is a self-starter expected to achieve their quota (pacesetter) target by selling pre-need arrangements and services. They serves families in a professional, caring and timely manner. Follow-up and generation of referrals from client families are integral to success and to establish a strong service relationship with families. They also develops relationships with the community.
Job Responsibilities
Lead Generation
  • Consistently networks and builds relationships to generate recommendations for gaining referrals for both at-need cemetery arrangements and pre-need arrangements using company tools, processes and standards
  • Holds self accountable for prospecting a minimum of 4 hours every day (if working 8 hours) such as approaching families face-to-face during events, door knocking or group seminars
  • Obtains referrals from families served by the location by following up through visits with families after the service
  • Networks and builds community and civic relationships
  • Explains and presents Dignity Memorial® Personal Planning Guide presentations to families served and referred families
  • Maintains and tracks activity levels to ensure productivity
  • Remains flexible with schedule to achieve results; often works nights and weekends

Build Relationships with Families
  • Establishes and maintains strong business relationships with families by connecting with the family, relating to them, resolving their concerns and needs, and committing to follow through
  • Responds to client inquiries in a timely, respectful, sensitive and professional manner
  • Supports families in time of grief with acts of kindness
  • 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
  • Provides service beyond expectations to ensure satisfaction and to form the foundation for future sales based on long-term relationships
  • 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
  • Consistently builds relationships and works cooperatively with the Funeral Director and other funeral home and/or cemetery staff
  • Collaborates and teams with funeral directors, location managers, and other members of funeral home and or cemetery staff, to provide seamless, high-quality service
  • Represents a continuous link from services provided at need, through aftercare, to providing services to protect families in future
  • Thoroughly and completely reviews previous services and contacts with families to prepare to support current needs and or sales
  • Acts as one team, setting arrangement continuation visits within two to three days after the service
  • Shares family concerns with rest of the SCI team

Minimum Requirements
Education
  • High school education or equivalent
  • 1-2 years of college or equivalent experience

License
  • Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • In states/provinces where required, must hold a Funeral Directors License to perform this role

Experience
  • Sales experience or one to two years industry experience or equivalent education
  • Previous experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Basic computer and technology skills within a sales environment
  • Ability to work well in a team, as well as independently
  • Ability to work beyond "standard" hours as the need arises
  • Good driving record
  • Good work ethic
  • High-level of integrity
  • Creative, outgoing and energetic
  • Comfortable presenting in front of others
  • Desire to help others
  • Bilingual, knowledge of another language is a plus

Work Conditions
Work Environment
  • Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
  • Local and/or multiple location traveling required
  • Comply with dress code policy

Work Postures
  • Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
  • May climb stairs to access buildings

Physical Demands
  • Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Work Hours
  • Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises

#SCI
Target Compensation Range: $70,000 to $100,000 annually. The estimated total target compensation for this position in the first year typically ranges from $70,000 to $100,000 annually, based on a strong commission-based incentive structure. In subsequent years, sales professionals commonly earn $100,000 to $150,000 or more annually. Actual compensation will vary based on individual performance, geographic location, and applicable business conditions.
(Note: As part of the total compensation plan, this position pays no less than $16.90 per hour for all hours worked)
Benefits:
Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)*Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance Program
Postal Code: 91786
Category (Portal Searching): Sales
Job Location: US-CA - Upland

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