What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Manager - Topeka, KS position at Newcomer Funeral Service Group?
Sales managers, are you ready for a new adventure? We are looking for a talented leader to support the ongoing success of our Topeka, Kansas team of sales professionals. We are honored to serve Topeka through four community funeral homes and two cemeteries. Advance planning specialists at each property assist families and individuals with cremation, funeral and cemetery preplanning, helping them gain peace of mind over their final arrangements.
Established in 1854 as a Free-State town, Topeka is a medium-sized city of over 125,000 situated in northeast Kansas. Home to the Kansas State Capitol and Washburn University, Topeka boasts museums, botanical gardens, a vibrant downtown and an eclectic arts and entertainment district. Topeka enjoys a strong sporting tradition of supporting community leagues, city clubs and nearby university and professional teams in nearby Manhattan, Lawrence and Kansas City. Community parks in the heart of the city, by the Kansas River and on the city’s eastern edge at Lake Shawnee, along with annual festivals such as the Huff & Puff Hot Air Balloon Festival, Go Fourth, the Fiesta Mexicana and Cider Days provide a year-round lineup of activities and amenities.
At Newcomer Funeral Service Group, as a Sales Manager, you won't just manage – you'll inspire, coach, and direct your team to success. Your mission? Understand the needs of client families and your team, offer solutions, and implement revenue-driving programs that leave a lasting impact.This isn't your run-of-the-mill sales management role. It's an opportunity for a seasoned, motivated leader to elevate their career and cultivate a territory ripe with potential, gaining tremendous personal satisfaction alongside excellent income potential.
Managing sales across funeral homes and cemeteries requires sensitivity, empathy, and the ability to provide solutions during difficult times. If you have experience in sales leadership and are excited about making a difference in people's lives, this role could be a great fit.
Qualifications
Education and Skill Requirements
The Sales Manager will be a leader with at least 5 years of sales management experience.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, preferably in business or communications
• Proven track record of success in cemetery and funeral sales preferred.
• Insurance license required, or ability to acquire within allotted time.
• Advanced computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and customer relationship management database system.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven sales team leadership, ability to motivate others
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong execution skills and perseverance
• Solid work ethic and creative energy
• Ability to analyze financial reports to determine actions necessary to maintain/improve location performance
• Ability to develop a detailed understanding of the funeral industry, using proven best practices
• Minimal travel required.
Essential Physical Responsibilities
• Ability to travel by standard methods of transportation.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift laptop computers, projectors, displays and printed materials.
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to create a lasting difference, Topeka awaits you! To learn more about this rewarding position, click here. Join our compassionate team and grow with us!