What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Vertin?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where your impact is felt every day — in your team, your community, and the families you serve. As a General Manager at Vertin, you'll lead a group of funeral home locations in the Mankato and surrounding areas, develop talented associates, and carry a mission that has mattered since 1904.
You'll split your time between the big picture and the work that matters most. About 60% of your time is spent serving families directly as a licensed Funeral Director. The rest is focused on leading your operating group — coaching location managers, tracking performance, and building the community presence that drives long-term growth.
- Lead and develop associates across multiple locations with clear expectations and consistent feedback
- Own financial performance and market share goals for your operating group
- Arrange and direct funeral services with professionalism and genuine care
- Build lasting relationships within the communities your locations serve
- Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and company standards across your group
- Active Minnesota Funeral Director / Mortician license, or dual licensure that supports Minnesota reciprocity eligibility
- 5 years in funeral service, including direct oversight of others
- Experience leading operations across multiple funeral home locations
- Ability to read financial reports and translate results into action
- Experience managing budgets and accountability for market share
- Strong communicator who builds trust at every level
- Experience building relationships in the local community
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) as required for licensure preferred
- Associate's degree in Mortuary Science is a plus
- Annual salary: USD 95,000-150,000 per year
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources