Company

FuneralHomeManager

$85–115k Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Funeral Home Manager. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor management, Stakeholder management. Manage daily operations. Foster ownership and pride”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve annual sales revenue targets; Achieve production targets; Achieve Profit & Loss goals; Exceed client family expectations; Improve efficiencies

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem analysis; Reasoning; Planning; Abstract thinking; Analytical thinking; Comprehend complex ideas; Learn quickly; Learn from experience; Apply learning to new situations; Remove obstacles; Explore alternatives

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work evenings, Ability to work weekends, Ability to work nights

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent, At least five (5) years’ industry experience, At least two (2) years’ experience guiding staff, Funeral Director license as required

Nice to Have

Technical diploma in Funeral Services, Bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science, Prior experience managing people, Budgeting and expense control experience

What You'll Do.

Manage daily operations

Foster ownership and pride

Encourage profitable case volume growth

Achieve annual sales revenue targets

Achieve production targets

Achieve Profit & Loss goals

Develop professional staff

Exceed client family expectations

Develop annual business plan

Develop financial goals

Develop production goals

Develop revenue goals

Prepare operational budgets

Prepare personnel budgets

Communicate Company strategies to staff

Communicate Market strategies to staff

Communicate values to staff

Communicate goals to staff

Interpret goals into local plans

Monitor financial trend

Understand financial trend

Drive financial goals

Communicate expectations

Ensure annual goal achievement

Ensure on-time services

Exceed customer expectations

Resolve escalated customer issues

Assure operations comply with regulations

Assure operations comply with procedures

Assure operations comply with policies

Share resources with local Management

Share ideas with local Management

Work on product needs

Work on process needs

Work on technology needs

Participate in community organizations

Ensure maintenance of facilities

Ensure maintenance of grounds

Keep facilities clean

Keep facilities manicured

Keep grounds manicured

Plan annual initiatives

Implement annual initiatives

Collaborate with stakeholders

Understand business needs

Understand resource constraints

Identify innovative solutions

Implement innovative solutions

Support change initiatives

Maintain effectiveness during changes

Adjust to new work structures

Adjust to new processes

Adjust to new requirements

Adjust to new cultures

Receive call to next of kin

Initiate call to next of kin

Facilitate Arrangements Conference

Summarize desired outcomes

Discuss available life insurance

Discuss available benefits

Promote funeral services

Promote cemetery services

Promote crematory services

Preside as Master of Ceremonies

Conduct visitation services

Conduct funeral services

Conduct graveside services

Confirm authorization to proceed

Be present when casket is placed

Verify personal belongings removed

Develop trusting team

Develop reliable team

Provide regular feedback

Identify developmental needs

Understand team members career aspirations

Provide assignments to develop skills

Provide assignments to close gaps

Increase employee engagement

Promote skilled staff

Promote effective staff

Recommend pay increases

Recommend special pays

Recommend career advancements

Build effective business relationships

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Market Leadership; Finance Field Manager; local Management; Corporate Departments; stakeholders

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Public speaking; Collaboration; Negotiation

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