Location Manager

AKRE-Associates; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Retention bonus structure

PTO and sick time

Job summary

AKRE-Associates in Colorado Springs is seeking a Location Manager to lead daily operations of a funeral home group serving approximately 500 families annually. Responsibilities include supporting the funeral director team and ensuring compassionate care for families.

The ideal candidate will possess strong funeral directing experience and operational leadership skills, willing to work within a cremation-heavy environment and handle on-call duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer preferred.
• Prior funeral home leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a cremation-heavy environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for the funeral home location.
• Lead, support, and develop the funeral director team.
• Meet with families and assist with funeral arrangements as needed.
• Coordinate funeral, memorial, and cremation services.

Skills

Funeral directing experience

Operational leadership

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer

Job description

Location Manager

A well-established funeral home group in Colorado Springs is seeking a Location Manager to help lead daily operations, support the funeral director team, and ensure families receive exceptional care. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced funeral service professional who is ready to step into a leadership role while remaining hands‑on in service to families.

The organization serves approximately 500 families annually across multiple locations, with the majority of cases being cremation. The ideal candidate will bring strong funeral directing experience, operational leadership, and the ability to support a busy, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for the funeral home location
• Lead, support, and develop the funeral director team
• Meet with families and assist with funeral arrangements as needed
• Coordinate funeral, memorial, and cremation services
• Ensure families receive compassionate, professional, and timely care
• Support embalming and preparation responsibilities as needed
• Help manage workflow, case volume, service schedules, and staff coverage
• Participate in and help coordinate the on‑call schedule
• Maintain compliance with company standards, state regulations, and professional best practices
• Work closely with ownership and leadership to improve operations and team performance
• Help create a positive, accountable, and service‑focused culture

Qualifications

• Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer preferred
• Prior funeral home leadership or management experience strongly preferred
• Strong funeral directing experience required
• Embalming experience preferred
• Comfortable working in a cremation‑heavy environment
• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands‑on
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Professional, compassionate, reliable, and team‑oriented
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a high‑volume environment
• Willingness to participate in an on‑call rotation

Work Environment

This role is based in Colorado Springs and supports a funeral home operation serving approximately 500 families per year. The company uses a third‑party removal service for most removals, with staff rarely required to perform removals except in emergency situations.

The current team is looking to grow its licensed funeral director staff and needs a leader who can help stabilize operations, support staff, and provide consistent care to families.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: $70-80K, depending on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Retention bonus structure may be considered
• PTO and sick time details to be provided

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced funeral service professional who is ready to lead a location while staying involved in day‑to‑day funeral home operations. This person should be confident with families, capable of supporting staff, comfortable in a cremation‑focused environment, and able to bring stability, accountability, and leadership to a busy funeral home team.