General Manager in Training

Service Corporation International; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading funeral service provider seeks an experienced Funeral Director in Skokie, Illinois. The role involves assisting management in operations, conducting funeral services, and staff development. Candidates should possess five years of relevant experience and a Funeral Director license. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and financial acumen. The company offers a competitive salary of $70,000 annually along with benefits like health, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Five years industry experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Desire to learn financial and business acumen.
• Ability to interact with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Location Manager in daily operations and exceed client expectations.
• Conduct funeral services in line with family desires and laws.
• Develop staff through screening, training, and constructive feedback.

Skills

Professional interpersonal skills

Financial and Business acumen

Cultural sensitivity

Proficient in MS Office

Industry software proficiency (HMIS, CarePoint, Becan)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Applicable state Funeral Director Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science

Technical schooling diploma in Funeral Services/Mortuary Science

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

CURRENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS LICENSE REQUIRED

As a seasoned practicing Funeral Director, under the guidance of a Location Manager, learn the responsibilities of a Location Manager for the opportunity of career advancement. Assist the Location Manager with the daily operations of a Funeral Home including planning, achieving annual sales revenue and production targets, encourage profitable case volume growth, Profit & Loss (P&L) goals, manage expenses, developing a professional and effective staff, and exceeding client family expectations. Assist and direct the business operations as if it were your own.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Location Management, at least 70%

Financial Management

• Work with Location Manager to develop annual business plan and budget as well as financial, production and revenue goals.
• Run reports, analyze, identify trends, and make observations or improvement recommendations to Location Management.
• Understand industry finances, how daily activities affects financial outcomes. May approve expenditures and invoices including overtime.

Operations

• Assist the Location Manager with the day-to-day activities ensuring on-time services that exceed client family expectation. Identify barriers, encourage ideas, and recommend improvements. Assure the location’s operating practices comply with applicable federal & state regulations and Company policies.
• Manage frontline supervisor’s responsibilities, expectations, and accountabilities. Make decisions that support and reinforce the company’s market strategies, values, and goals.
• In absence of the Location Manager, full‑fil appropriate daily responsibilities and decision‑making.
• Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

People Development

• Screen, interview, and assess candidates (internal and external) for hiring or promoting a skilled and effective staff.
• Develop a strong, trusting, and reliable team through influence and leading by example, having indirect responsible for staff. Constructively address issues and provide tangible and appropriate feedback to develop skills and/or close gaps. Monitor training and licensing requirements ensuring staff is re‑trained/licensed prior to expiration.

Funeral Director, up to 30%

• Arranges and conducts funeral services in accordance with the family’s desires, expectations, and spiritual beliefs.
• Discusses family’s wishes, funeral options, services, products, and pricing with deceased family. Identifies and communicates special veteran or recognition benefits. Executes funeral services contracts and documents in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Through community and non-profit involvement, retains heritage, increases good will, and indirectly increases market share.
• Additional responsibilities associated with Funeral documents, arrangements, services, and post family care.

Education, experience & Skills

Education, Certifications, and Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Applicable state Funeral Director Licensure is required; Technical schooling diploma Funeral Services/ Mortuary Science preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science where required by state law

Experience & Skills

• At least five (5) years industry experience in the applicable discipline with progressively increasing responsibilities with an understanding of industry competitive pricing, demographic patterns, and market competition
• Desire to learn, understand and apply Financial and Business acumen
• Professional interpersonal skills as well as cultural sensitivity and tactfulness to interact with a variety of cultures and language barriers
• Proficient in MS Office suite including mail, word, excel, & power point as well as proprietary industry software (HMIS, CarePoint, Becan)

Working Conditions

• Environment: Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions; Care Center personnel may have exposure to various chemicals and fluids; cemetery personnel may have exposure to chemicals and equipment.
• Attire: Business attire is required. Personal safety equipment or appropriate attire may be required for cemetery or crematory environment
• Physical Demands: Sitting continuously for multiple hours or standing continuously for multiple hours. Manual dexterity to operate standardized office equipment, telephone, calculator, copier, and computer. Ability to lift up to 50lbs to assist with moving bodies
• Extenuating Schedule: Typically required to work several evenings or weekends each month
• Travel: minimal local

Compensation

$70,000 annual salary

Benefits

Medical * Dental * Vision * Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) * 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

Job Location: US-IL - Skokie

Location Name: Memorial Park Cemetery - Memorial Park Greenhouse