Sales Manager - Topeka, KS

Newcomer Funeral Service Group • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

Newcomer Funeral Service Group is seeking a Sales Manager to lead its Topeka, Kansas sales team, supporting four community funeral homes and two cemeteries. The team’s advance planning specialists help families and individuals plan cremation, funeral, and cemetery arrangements. The Sales Manager will understand the needs of client families and team members, provide solutions, coach and direct sales professionals, and implement programs to drive revenue and improve location performance. The role involves sales leadership across funeral homes and cemeteries and calls for sensitivity and empathy when assisting people during difficult times. Minimal travel is required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of sales management experience.
• Insurance license required, or ability to acquire one within the allotted time.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and a customer relationship management database system.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a sales team.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong execution skills and perseverance.
• Solid work ethic and creative energy.
• Ability to travel by standard methods of transportation.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift laptop computers, projectors, displays, and printed materials.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or communications.
• Proven track record of success in cemetery and funeral sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, coach, and direct the sales team.
• Understand the needs of client families and team members and offer appropriate solutions.
• Implement revenue-driving programs.
• Analyze financial reports and determine actions to maintain or improve location performance.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the funeral industry and use proven best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed